The Way of Christ Blog
Breakfast with the Resurrected Jesus
Jesus cooks breakfast of fish and bread over a charcoal fire revealing the hope of the resurrection, the fullness of forgiveness, and the friendship God offers everyone who pledges their love to him.
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.
Creating a New Culture
In order to create a culture of disciple-making, we must resist our instinct to start with designing programs and begin with creating a different culture.
A Table in the Middle
The earliest Christian gatherings were not around a stage, they were around a table.
The Church’s Name
Our decision to use a different name is not about distancing ourselves from our roots. It is about removing barriers so people can encounter Jesus first.
Every Sunday at the Table
For the early Christians, every Sunday was time at the table. Communion is central for us too.
Kingdom Not Competition
Instead of competing, let’s focus on expanding God’s kingdom through disciple-making.
How to Be Filled with the Spirit
How can we position our hearts to be filled more with the Spirit’s presence?