Next Steps

Jesus first calls seekers to “come and see” (John 1:39) and to “come to me” (Matthew 11:28).  It’s an invitation to explore what faith is like and to get to know Jesus, His followers, and His mission.  How? When we gather with other believers, explore the truth of God’s Word personally and corporately, and learn to worship God not only with our words and songs, but also with our heart and the way we live.  This and more happens when we SEEK God’s plans for our lives.  Why do we seek? Because, just as one of our core values states, we value God’s plans more than our plans.

Here are some ways to SEEK at Grand Point:

• Participate in events and worship experiences.
• Find help for your questions, hurts, and more through Starting Point, Counseling, and Celebrate Recovery.
• Commit as parents to raise your children to seek Jesus:
  • 2020 GPC-Chambersburg Child Dedication: October 24-25.

Next, Jesus says to “follow me” (John 1:43) and to “remain in me,” (John 15:1-4). As followers of Jesus it is vital to cultivate a close and authentic relationship with Him, which becomes our motivation to make any kind of difference we can for Him in our world. We do this by engaging in spiritual formation, learning to do life together in Biblical community, and encouraging each other in our journey with Jesus. This is what it means to GROW in God’s truth.  Why take a step to grow?  Because, we believe to our core that God’s truth is more important than our opinions.

Here are some ways to GROW at Grand Point:

• Make a commitment to follow Jesus and let us know about your decision. 
• Join or start a Circle.
• Participate in FirstSteps, or meet with a mentor to learn the next steps pathway & how to engage in spiritual growth.

• Celebrate your relationship with Jesus through Baptism:
  • 2020 Baptism Dates: October 24-25 at GPC-Chambersburg or October 25 at GPC-Shippensburg.

As we grow in our relationship with Christ we will begin to realize that God has us here to make a difference, and in fact, to change the world.  We’re not here for ourselves, and Jesus teaches us how to “fish” for people (Matthew 4:19) as we “serve” and “give” our lives for others, just as Jesus modeled for us (Matthew 20:24-28). It’s our love for others, demonstrated through extravagant generosity, that helps others see what Jesus is all about.  The best part is we don’t have to go at it alone! As we SERVE with God’s people, the world will see God’s love in us.  Why take a step to serve? Because, we value God’s people more than our programs.

Here are some ways to SERVE at Grand Point:

• Discover God’s dream for your life and volunteer within the church and community personally, with your family, or your Circle;
• Develop your leadership potential at the Grand Point Leadership Network each month; 
• Give toward GPC ministries

Once we begin to grasp a lifestyle of selfless service, Jesus then challenges his followers to “bear much fruit” (John 15:1-8) and gives us the command to “make disciples” wherever we go (Matthew 28:18-20). First of all, this involves influencing others for Christ where we live, in our neighborhoods and communities.  Then, as God expands our heart, we become willing to help start new campuses or ministries, or perhaps further the cause in other places around the world. This is all captured in taking the step to GO into God’s mission to rescue and redeem His world.  Why do we go? Because, we believe God’s mission is more important than our comfort.

Here are some ways to GO at Grand Point:

• Influence others in your world for Christ;
• Engage in a local/global 12:24 Vision initiative individually, with your family, or with your Circle;
• You, your family, and your Circle can help launch a new GPC Campus.