The Journey
An Intentional Discipleship Tool
What is Intentional Discipleship?
Christianity is an active faith. It is one of growing and stumbling and searching and transforming and facing challenges. It is a living faith, and faith is a journey.
While the journey isn’t always easy, we know as Christians we are called to be intentional about our discipleship. We are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, to pray, to read and study Scripture, be in fellowship with one another, to worship, to give, and to serve.
We know it’s hard to know where you are going unless you know where to start. We know it’s hard to grow without knowing where some good next steps might be. No matter where you are in your journey of faith, this intentional discipleship tool can help you discern where are you starting and where are you headed.
Where are you on the Journey?
These opportunities are recommended if you are seeking to know more about God but don't know where to begin. Consider these opportunities for preparing for the journey and use the button below to learn more about how you can deepen your faith in this stage of The Journey:
- Attend worship online or in-person
- Visit a Sunday School class
These opportunities are recommended if you are seeking a connection with God and are ready to begin your own personal journey of faith. Consider these opportunities for setting out on the journey and use the button below to learn more about how you can deepen your faith in this stage of The Journey:
- Become a member of BUMC
- Join a Sunday School class
- Read the Daily Field Guide devotional
- Learn your spiritual gifts
- Connect with specific ministries like Student Ministry, BUMC Women, Point Men, or BUMC Kids
- Volunteer with Congregational Care
- Find a seasonal serving opportunity
These opportunities are designed for people who are ready to identify and use their gifts for service in the church and world. Consider these opportunities for navigating the path and use the button below to learn more about how you can deepen your faith in this stage of The Journey:
- Join a Sunday School class
- Read the Daily Field Guide devotional
- Join the Welcome Ministry
- Connect with specific ministries like Student Ministry, BUMC Women, Point Men, or BUMC Kids
- Volunteer with Congregational Care
- Find a local or global serving opportunity
These opportunities are recommended for people who are constantly seeking ways to grow deeper in their faith and serve others in a deeply committed way that constantly takes them beyond their own comfort zone. Consider these opportunities for forging ahead and use the button below to learn more about how you can deepen your faith in this stage of The Journey:
- Read the Daily Field Guide devotional
- Join a small group for students, adults, men, or women
- Volunteer with Congregational Care
- Become a Stephen Minister
- Become a Visitation Minister
- Serve with Healing Housing long term
- Serve with Harvest Hands long term
- Serve with Room In The Inn long term
The opportunities recommended for this stage are for those who are seeking to use their own spiritual gifts, personal talents, and skills to share their faith with others and be a leader of faith in the church and world. Use the button below to learn more about how you can deepen your faith in this stage of The Journey:
At various points along the Journey, you might feel the need to take a break and find some rest. Our Congregational Care team has resources to help you receive the rest and care you need to restore your soul and continue on your Journey. We also have compiled a list of suggested readings that might be helpful to consider at this stage in The Journey. Click the button below to view the list.