next steps

How to
grow at flc

YOU’RE HERE.
NOW WHAT?

We all come to church from different backgrounds. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for a long time or this is all new to you, we’re all “finding freedom in Jesus Christ.” 

Though every person’s journey is unique, we follow a similar process for connecting with God and others. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1:
Say Yes

The whole point of Christianity is to regain what was lost in the Garden of Eden, the relationship between God and man. God loves each of us and wants to welcome us into his family. We just need to say “yes”. If you’re curious about what that means, here are some steps to take:

1) Every Sunday morning, we have a team of people available to help you start your journey with Jesus. They will pray with you, give you a Bible, and share some other resources that will help you get started.

2) Water Baptism – Being baptized is a powerful, spiritual moment where we leave our old life behind and begin our new life. To find out more information, click here.

Step 2: 

Get Connected

Once we’ve given our lives to Jesus, he begins the process of transforming us into his own image (Romans 8:29). This process involves breaking away from our old lifestyles and perspectives and growing into the new life that God has for us. We can’t do it alone. Here are some opportunities to connect with other believers who are on the same journey:

 

Small Groups: Find a group you want to care, connect, and grow with. To see our available Small Groups, click here: https://freedomlifeny.com/small-groups/ 

Freedom Care: We all face seasons and situations that feel too big for us. Freedom Care offers short-term support for spiritual and emotional needs, including counseling, support groups, and more. For more information, click here: https://freedomlifeny.com/freedomcare/ 

Freedom Class: Freedom Class is a 12 week small group experience focused on three essential elements of living in the freedom that Jesus died to give us:

-Viewing God from the proper perspective

-Identifying things in your life that are holding you back

-Allowing the Holy Spirit to bring healing and empowerment to live free

For more information, click here: https://freedomlifeny.com/freedom/ 

Step 3: 

Get Involved

Regardless of how far you are in our spiritual journey, there is a place for you at Freedom Life. Our FLC family is passionate about serving each other and our communities, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. Here are some great ways to make a difference:

  • Serving – A disciple is one that follows and imitates their master. Being a disciple of Jesus requires action, and serving is one of the purest responses to His way of life. When we serve, we look like Jesus. There are many opportunities to use your gifts and talents to serve here at FLC and around the world. To find out how, click here.
  • Giving – Jesus said that our heart will go where our money goes (Luke 12:34). If you want your heart to go deeper into serving God and others, try giving of your time, talents, and treasures to build his kingdom. You’ll be amazed to see the fruit that grows in your life following a commitment to faithful giving.

what about membership?

FLC doesn’t have traditional “church membership” because we don’t see it modeled anywhere in the Bible. In the early church, believers showed that they were “ALL IN” by their actions, and we believe the same is true today. Instead of signing a piece of paper, we encourage you to get involved in what God is doing here in the following ways:

Time and time again, we’ve seen people, that do these four things, grow steadily and consistently over time. Deep roots bring significant growth. We would love for you to grow with us here at FLC!