We desire to be formed into way of Jesus.
We desire to be the people God is forming - out of the image of the world and into the image of His Son. This happens as we live out our faith in community: grow in truth, share our lives, pursue the way of Jesus for the renewal of the city.
Formation is the whole life process of receiving the love of God. Therefore we desire to embrace the teachings of Jesus, live out the rhythms of Jesus, in the community of Jesus all by the power of the Spirit of Jesus.
Theory of Transformation
Rule of Life
To close the gap between the words we say and the confessions we profess, we are trying on a Rule of Life to deepen our discipleship to Jesus. A Rule of Life is a set of rhythms or practices that help us cultivate space for remaining with Jesus (what Jesus calls abiding in John 15).
When we consider Jesus' life and ministry, we see a man whose source of power, teaching, and vision all extend from a life in prayer.
Jesus desired, then and now, for His disciples to share in this deep life of prayer. He, therefore, called the church to prayer before he ascended to the right hand of the Father. As a result, prayer emerged as one of the defining features of the early church (Acts 2:42-47).
Paul likewise followed Jesus, calling the church to worship and prayer as the foundation of Christian ministry. (Ephesians 6:18-20, Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 2:1).
As we look through church history, we see a church that was at her best when she sought God in humble, desperate, and passionate prayer.
We desire to keep in step with Jesus. We want to pray. More so, we're asking for God to catalyze a fresh hunger for prayer in our hearts, our church, and our city.
Read Scripture
We are all being formed. This is not an opinion of religious folk, it is a fact. We are being shaped into who we will be by what we give ourselves (our time, energy, attention) to today. We desire to see Jesus' personal presence form us more and more into people of love. It is, for this reason, we invite you to join us as we Read Scripture. Here's how you can join in:
