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EXPERIENCE GOD

Discipleship is applying biblical information towards life transformation. We believe discipleship is more than a program or class, but a lifetime commitment to following Jesus. It means becoming more like Jesus. We experience discipleship through our weekly gatherings, growing with others in community and expressing God’s love and hope through serving those around us.

These tools and resources will help you thrive, and assist you on your faith journey. Select one of the areas below you would like to grow in:

UPWARD

your intimate relationship with God

UPWARD

Think of a life expressed as worship when you pursue life “upward”. Upward is an intimate relationship with God pursued through worship, prayer, Bible engagement and its corresponding spiritual disciplines.

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INWARD

your intentional relationship with other Jesus followers

INWARD

An intentional relationship with other Jesus followers. We call it community or doing life together. It is pursuing and experiencing God together, loving each other, sharpening one another, growing together, serving alongside each other and simply doing life together.

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OUTWARD

your influence into the world around you

OUTWARD

Influencing the world around you. How we live “incarnationally” like Jesus every place we go. It is telling our Jesus story with our words and actions as a reflection of our encounters with God through worship, prayer, Bible engagement, serving, giving, etc. Think of it as the application piece to our faith that impacts the lives of those who have yet to come to faith.

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What is most exciting is the life change that will take place in and through your life as you engage and apply the various growth opportunities. You will find many of these tools can be done individually, but we encourage you to share your experiences with others for your growth and theirs.

UPWARD

Ways to practice Upward:

  • Individually: Worship, Bible Engagement, Prayer, Silence/Solitude, fasting, memorization, meditation, etc.
  • Community: Weekend Gatherings, Baptism, Prayer, Fasting, Simply Worship, Encounters, Serving, Giving, Canvas Conference
NEXT STEPS VIDEOS

 

We are excited that you are taking the “Next Steps” in your faith journey. We have seven short videos with action steps for each, designed to deepen your understanding of and faith in Jesus.

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TALK IT OVER

Personal and group discussion questions from our weekly messages.

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HORAO BIBLE ENGAGEMENT TOOL
WATER BAPTISM

“WHAT IS BAPTISM?” VIDEO

Water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward, personal decision of obedience to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life.
More About Baptism

REFRESH

What is Refresh? It is a simple way to engage with God and
others by reading, reflecting and responding to His word which will energize our faith.

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ACTS PRAYER MODEL

The ACTS prayer method is simply an acronym for four elements of prayer that can keep you focused on God and what you are praying about.

View/Download ACTS Prayer Model

INWARD

Ways to practice INward:

Gatherings, Join an activity or Life Group, Take someone to coffee, serve on a team, attend a Canvas event…

NEXT STEPS

 

We are excited that you are taking the “Next Steps” in your faith journey. We have seven short videos with action steps for each, designed to deepen your understanding of and faith in Jesus.

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LIFE GROUPS

God did not design us to live life alone.  At Canvas, we are devoted to creating opportunities for people to experience God in a life-changing way through building healthy community. 

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SERVE

Serving fills the “trifecta” as an expression of worship to God, to build up the body of Christ, and as a witness to others.

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS

The gifts are best discerned and fleshed out in and through community. 

Spiritual Gifts Survey

Spiritual Gifts List

DiSC ASSESSMENT

The DiSC is a easy-to-understand personality assessment resource that helps us better understand ourselves and those around us. Take the free assessment and then watch our “My Name Is” message series to have a better grasp on understanding the beauty of how God uniquely designed each one of us.

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“My Name Is” Message Series

outward

Ways to practice OUTward:

Host a life group, plan a block party, join a community partner.

NEXT STEPS VIDEOS

 

We are excited that you are taking the “Next Steps” in your faith journey. We have seven short videos with action steps for each, designed to deepen your understanding of and faith in Jesus.

Watch Videos

SERVE

Get involved with a Serve Team!

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Be a thread in the fabric of the community.

See where you can get involved!

REACH YOUR NEIGHBORS

Influencing the world around you. It is how we live “incarnationally” like Jesus every place we go.

Click here to learn more about being OUTWARD focused!

Create Strong Friendships

Tools for starting and strengthening Jesus and Lost Friendships – Download PDF

Where can I find answers to my Bible questions?

MAKE ME BETTER

Thoughts, ideas, and actions steps to help strengthen and deepen your relationships.

Spiritual Disciplines: What Are They And Why Are They Important?

Spiritual disciplines are designed to develop and enhance your relationship with God and with others. The disciplines are something you are to do and a guide to help you experience God in a life changing way. Many of the disciplines are practiced alone, but can be shared and experienced with others to help one another grow and enhance the experience. Pick one below and set aside time to practice it.

How Am I Doing? Periodically check your spiritual pulse and take an action step forward.

Do an honest assessment of how you are doing in the following areas.

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highest, how would you rate yourself in the growth area of

Upward: ______

Inward:  ______ 

Outward: ______

What will help you grow in that particular area?  What action steps will you take to help make this growth area happen? 

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