Discipleship.

It's a buzzword in churches these days, but what does it really mean? We believe that every follower of Jesus is called into the life of being a disciple. One of the most accurate ways to define a disciple is an apprentice. A disciple is someone who follows their master closely, learns from them, becomes like them, and does what they do. As disciples of Jesus, we have a responsibility to become more and more like Him. That's why we've developed The Discipleship Pathway at gracespring. Our desire is to provide contextualized resources for our body that will help you to continue to step closer to Jesus. The Discipleship Pathway is a journey of continual growth that will challenge disciples of Jesus to grow through interacting with resources, attending courses and groups, and taking concrete steps in their faith journey. We can't wait for you to join us on the Pathway and take the next step of growth that Jesus has for you.

Discipleship isn’t linear - it’s something that is a long and slow process and looks different for every single person. Eugene Peterson famously equated discipleship with the idea of, “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.” That’s why our pathway at gracespring is built intentionally to offer opportunities that are broad reaching and intentionally specific. There’s no silver bullet that will help you to grow, but as you approach the concepts laid out through these resources, we believe that God will meet you where you are. We have organized the pathway into three distinct sections: Head, Heart, and Hands.