WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

At Calvary, we believe God has tasked the church with making disciples that make disciples.  In order for us to accomplish this task, we must first understand what a disciple is.

Simply put, a disciple is someone who knows Christ, commits to Christ, and follows Christ.

On the graphic below, we have given a broader definition of those three characteristics.

While we understand that it's impossible to live up to each of these characteristics perfectly, we believe that we honor God by striving to live out these characteristics in our daily life.

  • Experience

    (knows Christ)

    A disciple knows Christ through a personal relationship that Christ invites us into by repentance and belief.

  • devotion

    (commits to christ)

    A disciple commits to growing in this personal relationship with Christ daily through prayer and study.

  • obedience

    (follows Christ)

    A disciple follows Christ by obedience to God's Word and the conviction of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY AT CALVARY

TIER ONE

Starting Point
-Prospective members will meet with mentors to learn the responsibilities of
membership at Calvary.

Life Groups
-Bible study groups that meet on Sunday mornings.


TIER TWO

Small Groups
-Small groups designed to teach believers accountability, develop personal relationships, and study specific, focused biblical topics.


TIER THREE

D3 Discipleship Groups
-Groups made up of one facilitator and up to three members that study daily and meet weekly in order to discuss and memorize Scripture, for encouragement, and for prayer.


TIER FOUR

Apologia Institute
-College level theological courses designed to deepen the understanding and faith of the believer