Here are some next steps for you as you follow Christ
Step One: Come to Jesus for forgiveness and life.
If you have, then you are already experiencing the wonderful peace and joy that comes with knowing that your sins are forgiven and that you are connected with the One who created you and designed you to live a full and wonderfully rich kind of life! (John 10:10)
If you haven't done this yet, please go to the page, "How to Become a Christ Follower". Go through that page, and then come back here for your next steps.
Step Two: GROW
GROW stands for this: go to church, read your Bible, obey God, and witness.
Go To Church
If you are from Sterling, there are many, wonderful Bible teaching and believing churches in our area. If you would like, we would love to have you join us at Sterling First Foursquare Church.
The key here is to find a church that believes the Bible, it's truth about who Jesus is and teaches it.
In a Bible believing church, you will find other people who are growing just like you are in their walk with God. Here you will find support, people to pray with and invaluable teaching that will help you grow!
Read the Bible
So many people ask, "How can I hear God?" The main way is to learn what He has already said in His word, the Bible. There you will find sixty six books that are centered around one theme, how to know and grow in relationship with God.
We also suggest that you attend a "Life Journal: Meeting With God" class. There you will learn how to read the Bible and study it daily, record things that God is showing you and begin to keep a list of things you are praying about.
Obey God
When you see something in the scriptures, do it. This is a huge catalyst on how to grow in the Lord. One of the first points of obedience is to follow the Lord by obeying His command to be baptized. (Matthew 28:18-20)
At Sterling First Foursquare, we ask you to take the course, "Yes, Going Deeper". This is a short course (over six weeks or a Saturday seminar) that helps you understand what the basics of the faith are and what water baptism is. You can take this course prior to or after you are baptized. (Go to our Celebrate Baptism page for more information.)
Witness
Witnessing means to share the good news about what has happened to you with others. You have many friends, relatives, acquaintances and neighbors who would have new life just like you if you would share your story! Think of witnessing as introducing your old friends to your new One, Jesus.
We have structured our church so that we can support you in your telling your story to others. Why not invite your friends to a Sterling First Foursquare Church weekend celebration. There, they will hear the gospel every week and be given an opportunity to say "Yes!" to Jesus.
Step Three: Discover why God created you!
In this next step, we encourage you to find places to serve others and God, because you were saved to serve! When we serve others, we find that God works through us. As we team up together, amazing things happen and God touches more and more people.
There are several ways we do this:
First, we encourage you to "roll up your sleeves" and just do it! Volunteer at the church, find a dream and help fulfill it, a need and fill it, and a hurt and help heal it.
Second, there is a one day seminar called, "Growing Deeper, Growing Stronger" that will introduce you to spiritual gifts, powerful aids that God gives to every person so that they can serve Him better.
Third, discover the wonderful joy of a Spirit filled life! God has sent His Holy Spirit to empower you and help you serve Him and others. Why not sign up for the next Holy Spirit Seminar?
A final word...
We hope this helps you as you begin to follow the Lord. If you need any assistance, we would love to serve you. Please feel free to call us at (970) 522-1154 or email us at info@sterlingfoursquare.com.