Gathering of the Saints Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) The gathering of the saints is a vital lifeline of encouragement in a world…
Acknowledging God’s Majesty Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. – Psalm 93:1 (KJV) Before we bring our requests to God, we must bring our recognition of who…
Worship through Arts Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. – Psalm 150:4 (KJV) God is the Creator of all beauty, and He has instilled within us a desire to express our devotion through the arts. Whether it is through music, writing, painting,…
Liturgy and Tradition Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. – 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (KJV) In a world obsessed with the ‘new,’ the historic traditions and liturgies of the Church serve as a sturdy anchor, connecting us to…
Sacrifice of Praise Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. – Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) Praise is easiest when life is going well, but it becomes a ‘sacrifice’ when we offer it in…
Multigenerational Worship Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. – Psalm 145:4 (KJV) The church is a multi-generational tapestry, intended by God to be a place where wisdom is passed down and faith is fueled by the experiences of others. Too often, we…
Unity in the Body Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! – Psalm 133:1 (KJV) Unity in the body of Christ is ‘good and pleasant,’ but it is also a powerful witness to the world. We are not called to be a…
Honoring Spiritual Leaders Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. – 1 Timothy 5:17 (KJV) Spiritual leaders are gifts to the church, tasked with the heavy responsibility of ‘labouring in the word and doctrine’ to feed…
Worship in Spirit and Truth Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. – John 4:24 (KJV) Worship that is acceptable to God must be rooted in both spirit and truth; it is a heart-level engagement with the reality of who…
Quarterly Growth Reflection Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalm 139:23-24 (KJV) Reflection is the discipline of looking back so we can walk forward…