The Discipleship
Pathway
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, through the moments and marathons of life.
How we organize our church around spiritual formation, so that everyone can take a next step toward Jesus.
Becoming like Jesus, peace by piece.
Being formed by Jesus, together, for others doesn't happen all at once. It happens peace by piece. At Passion Creek, we believe God forms us into the likeness of Jesus through five pieces.
These five pieces represent every way we've built the church to help you become more like Jesus, and you'll find all five embedded throughout the Pathway.
Along the way, the Pathway is also designed to help you discern and develop the gifts God has given you for building up the church (Ephesians 4:11–13).
No matter where you're starting, there's a place for you in our discipleship pathway.
The Five Pieces
- Teaching that renews our minds
- Community that encourages and challenges us
- Practice that shapes our attitudes and habits
- Holy Spirit who does in us what we can never do ourselves
- Moments & Marathons: breakthrough encounters and the long obedience in the same direction
We want to equip you in three environments.
Each environment has entry points for every season, from exploring faith for the first time to going deeper than you ever have.
To mend, to restore, to prepare. It's the word used for mending fishing nets and setting broken bones. God doesn't just call people; He restores what has been torn before sending them out.
Teaching
Learning the way of Jesus from Scripture, together.
- SundaysOur weekly gathering around Scripture, worship, and Communion. Join us →
- ConferencesOne or two days focused on a single theme.
- Workshops3–4 weeks of high-level teaching with roundtable discussion.
- Courses5+ weeks, more intensive and collaborative.
Community
Sharing life with others who are being formed by Jesus.
- HangoutsRelational spaces to connect with men, women, families, and youth. Check events →
- BasicsAn introduction to the Christian faith, in a workshop or with a mentor. Learn more →
- Together GroupsMeet weekly to share a meal, pray, and practice together. Find a group →
- TriadsGroups of 3 committed to confession, discernment & accountability. Learn more →
Practice
Integrating the way of Jesus into everyday life.
- Sunday TeamsThe first step of practicing love: serving others. Serve Here →
- 9 Core PracticesThe practices of Jesus, woven through our life together. Explore →
- Formation RetreatA weekend away to refresh and review your rule of life.
- School of FormationA 9-month covenant integrating the practices.
How to walk the Pathway.
It's a pathway, not a platter.
Take one step at a time. Don't pile everything onto your plate, because doing all of these at once isn't wise.
There's an order, but it isn't rigid.
You don't have to finish one row before starting the next. Formation isn't a ladder you climb; it's a life you live.
There's a place for you.
Whether you're exploring faith or have followed Jesus for decades, there's a place for you on the Pathway.
What's your next step?
Pray about it, then take one. Our prayer is that this pathway deepens your discipleship to Jesus and develops the gifts God has given you.
New to Passion Creek? Start Here is the best first step.