We believe that God has made each one of us unique and for relationship with Him and other people. Whether you have been closely following Jesus for years or are doubting the very existence of God, we all have a "next step" to connect with God and others, serve the world and make an impact.
DEEPEN
We deepen our relationship with Christ by nurturing a private life of prayer and Bible study that transforms our character to be conformed to the image of Christ. We live a life of integrity and accountability, and are marked by a growing demonstration of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Our identity is rooted in Christ and the Gospel is forming all areas of life​
Mind
Body
Spirit
DEVELOP
We develop genuine relationships by actively pursuing relationships with others that not only allow us to invest into their lives, but also welcomes their input in our life. Discipleship happens in the context of relationships, so the deeper the relationship the deeper the impact. These relationships form strategically in Growth Groups, Serve Teams, and one-on-one discipling relationships, as well as organically through casual friendships. We each have someone discipline us, a peer accountability relationship, and someone we are discipling.
DEPLOY
We deploy our individual gifts for service by discovering and using our spiritual gifts, becoming generous with all our resources (finances, time, and talents), following the servant leader example of Jesus, and in humility putting others' needs above our own. This service happens both inside and outside the programming of The Avenue Church.
Explore
Commit
Lead
DISCOVER
We discover our calling by identifying and acting on God's unique path for each of us to reproduce our faith in the lives of others. Disciple-makers see the various spheres of our lives: Bed (where we live, family & close friends), Buck (where we work/go to school), and Burden (needs, issues and causes that break our heart) - as key areas to influence others for the Gospel. (also known as live, work & play). This happens in a variety of ways and ultimately is how each of us are called to make an eternal difference in the lives of others and bring glory to God.
Live
Work
Play