Growing in Christ
This step invites you into ongoing spiritual growth and active participation in the life of the church. You’ll discover how God works through your gifts, relationships, and daily work, develop life-giving spiritual practices, and engage in service and ministry. Faith becomes not just something you believe, but something you live.
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You may work through materials, attend classes as they become available (see below) and find a small group. Don't see a small group for you? Email Deaconess Anna to start one!
Additional Resources
Discovering Your Gifts
Discipleship Challenge:​
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Attend "Ignition: Welcome to Grace" session (offered in October, February, June).
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Luther’s Doctrine of Vocation: Martin Luther’s doctrine of vocation asserts that all human roles are divinely ordained “callings” where Christians serve God by serving their neighbors, dignifying ordinary life as holy work.
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Practice of Reading & Reflecting
Discipleship Challenge:
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Luther’s OMT: In 1539, Martin Luther wrote about understanding spiritual truth. As spiritual discipline, he describes the use of three rules based on Psalm 119.
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Oratio (pray)
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Meditatio (meditate)
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Tentatio (testing)
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Reflective Bible Reading
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Read: Luther’s OMT: ‘The Cycle of the Christian Life’ found in ‘Impassion Your Faith’ Kit.
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YouTube Video: 17 minutes
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YouTube Video: 21 minutes
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YouTube Video: 18 minutes
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Pray daily: Use spiritual devotion regularly, participate in worship every week.
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Memorize: Commit to memorizing 1 or 2 verses of phrase
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Read: Reflective Bible Reading: A step-by-step approach
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Workbook: Reflective Bible Reading Journal example found in ‘Impassion Your Faith’ Kit.
Radical Generosity
Discipleship Challenge:
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Pastor Brooks' 3 Sermon Series on ‘Building a Foundation of Generosity’
October 12, 19, 26, 2025-
Emphasizes that God is the first and most generous giver and the Holy Spirit is the ongoing expression of God’s generosity in us.
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Explore More:​
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Read: Sermon series ‘Building a Foundation of Generosity'
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Read: God and Your Money found in ‘Impassion Your Faith’ Kit.
Lutheran Theology
Discipleship Challenge:
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“Lutheranism 101” New Class
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Self-study – The LCMS website provides overview of the Lutheran Confessions, beliefs and values
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Class starts Sunday January 11, 2026 at 8:30am
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Online: The Lutheran Confessions
Small Groups and Ministries
Discipleship Challenge:
Self-exploration –
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Review your Clifton Strength Results with a wellness coach
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Commit to join a small group or ministry as a volunteer for 1-3 months
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Explore More:
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Contact Chris Wethman, CCLC (Certified Christian Leadership Coach)
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Speak with our Director of Christian Outreach, Deaconess Anna Voelker
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Attend church gatherings/celebrations – found in the weekly newsletter, website calendar and video “What’s Up at Grace”.
Step 4
Coming in February