Next Steps
TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS OF FAITH WITH ANTIOCH
At Antioch, we believe that faith is not a program—it’s a pathway. It’s a journey of becoming the person God created you to be, rooted in community, shaped by grace, and lived with purpose.
That journey isn’t meant to be walked alone. Whether you're just beginning or seeking a fresh start, we’ve created a clear path to help you move forward in faith. It’s called the Antioch Discipleship Pathway—and it’s for you.
This pathway includes three key phases:
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CONNECT – Discover community and experience God through relationship and engagement.
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DECIDE – Make meaningful commitments to Christ, baptism, and church membership.
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GROW – Engage in guided discipleship tracks designed to support your growth.
You can move through the pathway at your own pace, but you’ll never walk alone. Each phase is supported by personal touchpoints, intentional tools, and a church family that’s committed to walking with you.
Let’s take your next step—together.
🟦 CONNECT
Begin a relationship—with people, with community, and with God.
The Connect phase is your first step in engaging with Antioch—whether through a personal relationship, a digital connection, or simply showing up on a Sunday.
This is where you’ll begin to experience God through community, and start discovering what it means to follow Jesus with others around you.
STEP 1: Connect with a Member or Discover Us on Your Own
• Through a personal connection with a member
• Or by discovering us online or visiting independently
STEP 2: Experience God and Antioch through Engagement
• Worship, groups, service opportunities, etc.
• Individual gospel conversations
• Complete digital connection card (receive additional information and engagement opportunities)
STEP 3: Deepen the Connection Through Intentional Follow-Up
• Church Presentation (formal introduction to Antioch)
• Leader’s Reception (informal fellowship dinner)
• Additional Follow-Up (digital and personal)
➡️ Outcome: You feel spiritually seen, relationally connected, and ready to explore deeper commitment.
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🔶 DECIDE
Make intentional decisions to follow Jesus and join His family.
The Decide phase is where you make key commitments—to Christ, to baptism, and to the Antioch family.
These moments mark your desire to follow Jesus, go public with your faith, and walk in covenant with our church.
STEP 1: Salvation – Commit Your Life to Christ
• Trust in Jesus and begin a new life of faith
• Encouraged in worship, gospel conversations, or personal reflection
STEP 2: Baptism – Publicly Declare Your Faith
• Take the next step of obedience and celebration
• Mark your identity in Christ and your connection to the church
STEP 3: Membership – Join the Antioch Family
• Express your desire to join
• Complete 3 orientation sessions (Foundations, Beliefs, Integration)
• Celebrate your decision with a formal welcome during worship
➡️ Outcome: You are committed to Christ, connected to the church, and ready to grow.
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🟢 GROW
Live out your faith, grow with others, and multiply the mission.
The Grow phase is where you deepen your walk with Jesus through intentional discipleship. You'll find guidance, community, and next steps to help you mature and multiply as a follower of Christ.
WHAT DOES SPIRITUAL MATURITY LOOK LIKE?
At Antioch, we believe discipleship is about becoming—not just doing. That’s why the Grow phase centers on a clear framework called Describing Maturity, which outlines what a mature disciple of Jesus looks like in practical terms through four dimensions.
🧠 HEAD – What Should Mature Disciples Know and Understand?
- God: The existence and character of God
- The Bible: The structure, storyline and major doctrines of the bible
- Salvation: The gospel message and your personal testimony
❤️ HEART – What Values Should Mature Disciples Embrace?
- Believing in Christ
- Being a new creation
- Belonging in community
- Becoming who God called you to be
🤝 CORPORATE HANDS – What Corporate Behaviors Should Mature Disciples Embrace?
- Worship
- Fellowship
- Evangelism
- Christian Education
- Ministry
- Prayer
✋ INDIVIDUAL HANDS – What Individual Behaviors Should Mature Disciples Embrace?
- Practice daily surrender
- Discover and walk in your purpose
- Engage in spiritual rhythms
- Share your faith and your story
- Care for and disciple others
HOW DO YOU GROW TOWARDS SPIRITUAL MATURITY AS A DISCIPLE?
Through our Discipleship Tracks—intentional learning pathways that support your growth toward maturity as disciple through specific area of emphasis. You can start with one or engage in multiple tracks based on your needs.
📖 TRACK 1: BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS
Learn the Bible deeply and live it faithfully.
This track builds a strong foundation by exploring the structure, stories, storyline, and major doctrines of the Bible.
🌿 TRACK 2: SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Grow in identity, community, and maturity.
This track is built around three key growth frameworks in our spiritual growth series (purpose, community, and commitment).
🤲 TRACK 3: QUALITY CARE
Learn to care with compassion, presence, and empathy.
This track equips you to both give and receive quality Christian care, using our Foundations of Christian Care framework.
🧭 WHICH TRACK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You can begin with one or explore multiple. Let these principles guide your next step:
If you want to build a solid biblical foundation select the Biblical Foundations Track.
If you want to deepen your identity, habits, and mission select the Spiritual Formation Track.
If you want to learn to care for others with wisdom and empathy select the Quality Care Track.
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Outcome: You are living as a mature disciple—rooted in purpose, growing in community, and helping others live out the mission of Jesus.