Several of the people who attended our latest membership class made similar statements. They felt blessed because I Church made an effort to help them take their next steps in faith.

Our Church seeks to connect with everyone who comes through the door. We have greeters stationed as they enter. We have a table where people can stop and talk if they are new. We have a welcome to our worship and special closing announcements. We coach everyone to be friendly and welcoming. And if they choose to return, we have regular classes to help people connect even further.

We believe the most significant question everyone should be asking is “What is my next step of faith?” This emphasis has led us to change my associate pastor’s title from “Discipleship Pastor” to “Next Steps Pastor.”

Too often, the Church treats everyone as if they fall into two hard categories. They are either non-Christians or committed believers. Frequently, they skip the steps that lead a new person in faith to greater commitment.

Few are those who come to Jesus and, overnight, go from lost to radically transformed into a mature believer. There are dozens of little steps to make that journey. And as a Church, we are committed to helping people make those steps.

Wherever you are on your journey of faith, it is possible to become a committed follower of Christ, but it only happens one little step at a time. So ask yourself, “What is my next step?” and then take it.