The Way of Christ Blog
Why Plant a New Church?
Starting new churches is one of the most effective ways to share the gospel, serve changing communities, and advance God's kingdom.
Following the Way of Christ
The Way of Christ reflects the truth that following Jesus is more than believing—it is walking in His way of life.
Men and Women in the Life of the Church
We believe men and women are equal partners in God’s Kingdom, with both called to active ministry while Scripture reserves the roles of elder and the preaching role for men.
Consumer to Contributor
Consumer Christianity turns believers into spectators who critique the church from the sidelines, while biblical discipleship calls them to become active contributors in the mission and life of the body of Christ.
Where Outsiders Feel Like Family
It’s easy to say “everyone is welcome,” but creating a church where outsiders truly feel they belong requires intentionality.
Fishing for People of Peace
Jesus calls every follower to become “fishers of people” by learning to recognize and invest in the “people of peace” God is already preparing in our everyday lives.
Simple Church
Our ministry philosophy is built around a simple conviction: the church is not meant to be a place people merely attend, but a community where people are genuinely transformed by Jesus together.
Culture as Outreach Strategy
One of the most powerful forms of outreach is creating a church culture that authentically reflects Jesus through love, humility, grace, authenticity, and joyful mission so that people experience the gospel through the life of the community.
How’s The Way Different?
We are building a church culture of relational discipleship instead of programs to produce spiritually formed, mission-minded followers of Jesus.
How God Brings Spiritual Revival
God brings spiritual renewal to dry and weary people through the life-giving power of His word—revealed in Jesus, proclaimed through preaching, experienced in worship, applied in discipleship, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Don’t We Have Enough Churches?
New churches are essential because they consistently reach unchurched people and renew the church’s mission to evangelize growing communities.
What is Revival?
Revival happens when the Holy Spirit intensifies His ordinary work— making believers awaken, nominal Christians become truly converted, and outsiders are drawn to faith.
Killing Sacred Cows
Jesus shows that when churches elevate human traditions to untouchable status, they risk hindering the mission of God—so healthy churches continually evaluate and release anything that is sacred to them but not commanded by God.
What is a disciple?
Spiritual renewal begins when we stop settling for being Christians in name and start practicing the way of Jesus as true disciples.
Redefining Church Success
Healthy churches focus less on attendance and budgets and more on forming mature disciples, welcoming outsiders into community, and aligning every ministry with the mission and methods of Jesus.
From Gatekeepers to Guides
Church leadership flourishes when it moves from guarding traditions to guiding people into deep formation in Christ and active participation in His mission to make disciples.
A Blueprint for Renewal
Revival begins when God’s people, awakened to their need, encounter His grace anew and are restored to vibrant spiritual life by His Spirit.
Walking the Gospel Center
Our church seeks to faithfully live in the gospel’s tension, avoiding both legalism and cultural compromise, by offering a community where grace transforms hearts and truth guides lives.
From Programs to People
We are seeking to recover a simpler, more biblical expression of church life where spiritual growth happens through shared relationships, everyday discipleship, and genuine community—so that structure serves people, not the other way around.
What Does the Bible Say about Baptism?
What does the Bible say about baptism? Baptism is immersion in water which expresses repentance from sinful lifestyles and saving faith in Jesus.