Spiritual Growth

Following the way of Jesus (being Christian) is not a static experience. It begins on the day of our baptism and lasts until our physical life comes to an end – and beyond! Christians are able to grow and develop their spiritual selves, just as they can learn and grow in other areas of life. This involves the promises made at our baptism: the study of scripture and other elements of our faith; persisting in prayer for ourselves, our community, and even our enemies; learning about the unjust systems of our world (and pushing back against them); and learning to be good stewards of the earth. 

Each of these elements requires a commitment to prayer and study, as well as challenging ourselves to move out of our comfort zone. Our churches are spiritual communities. If we want them to thrive and develop, we must be willing to do the same ourselves.