Formation
to Become like Jesus.
Formation
become like jesus
When we believe the gospel and walk in the way of Jesus, we are changed at the level of our identity (who we are), our desires (what we want) and our rhythms (how we live). But how do we actually change? Dallas Willard describes three components of transformation:
Vision: we have a picture of where we are going
Intention: we commit to the process in love
Means: we have a life we practice in community
Scroll down for recommended practices and resources to grow through formation in your life.
following the way of jesus
Vision: Much attention is rightly paid to Jesus’ death and resurrection but his life also speaks very loudly. He modelled what a flourishing life in union with God looks like. He came declaring that the Kingdom of God is available here and now and inviting people to follow him into life that is truly abundant. The call of Jesus is not simply to believe the right things but to live according to his way and experience life that is truly abundant.
Intention: Spiritual practices are access points where we can live in and learn the way of Jesus. Take a closer look at some of the individual shared spiritual rhythms we practice. Consider how each practice can bear the fruit of His kingdom in your life and in the city.
with the people of jesus
Means: We don’t follow Jesus alone. It’s something we do in committed community with God’s people. In fact, choosing to live in community is itself a powerfully formative spiritual practice. There may be no more meaningful commitment you could make to your formation in Christ than finding and committing to a community of people to grow with in your life.
Join a Community
Find a place to know and be known. We have starter groups, life groups, and prayer groups that meet weekly both in-person and online.
Community Guide
A weekly companion guide for our communities that is designed to foster discussion, reflection, and prayer, especially in a group setting.
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
— Ephesians 4:11-13