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OWN A BIBLE:
Download the YouVersion Bible App and/or take a physical copy (for free) at the Next Steps Center. If you want If you'd like to purchase your own, here's an article about the different kinds of translations to help you choose one.
We often use the NIV and ESV at Frontline.		COMMIT TO A SERVICE:
Choose a service time and participate in regular attendance. We love the flexibility multiple service times provides (especially when our normal rhythms are interrupted). But our hope is that nobody would bounce from one service to the next in anonymity. We desire for you to be known and your service time to be it's own unique congregation. Not sure which service time to commit to? Thankfully each offer Kid's Ministry, the same band, and the same teaching! The 1:30 service offers more seating options and space for those who may appreciate the breathing room. 		COMMIT TO FOLLOWING JESUS:
God's desire is to dwell amongst His people. More than adherence to a religious checklist, moral excellence, or works of service, God wants you to know and rest in His love! That means believing, confessing, and repenting.
Believe: Jesus, the Son of God lived a righteous life on our behalf and died a criminal's death in our place to address the weight of our sin and wickedness. Believe He defeated death when He rose from the grave that we might experience life with Him forever.
Confess: your own brokeness & sin, your rejection of God's authority & your inability to uphold His righteous standards.
Repent: (turn) from a life centered on self (self-achievement, self-preference, & self-relience) and ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. 		INTENTIONALLY BLESS SOMEONE:
Participate in a Frontline Meal Train, serve a neighbor, write an encouraging note, do someone elses' chore, look for a way to make someone's day better. Even an isolated act of kindness is beneficial (to giver and recipient) and contagious. As you serve someone else, remember Jesus came not to be served but to serve.
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CRACK IT OPEN:
That means start reading it. (If for the first time, start with the book of Mark -a short, action-packed biography about Jesus)
Another action-packed story is the book of 1 Samuel.
If you're into poetry or literature, read: John, Genesis or Psalms.
Love Theology? -Look at: Romans, Ephesians, or Hebrews.
Are you in a season of grief, pain, or trial? -Another reason to read the Psalms.
Are you searching for practical Teaching? -Try James, Proverbs, Ephesians or Colossians.		ATTEND AN EVENT:
Whether it's a Potluck, Men's Breakfast, Youth Hangout, Single's Hangout, Women's Conference, Youth Retreat we have opportunities for you to connect. It's one thing to belong to a community, it's another to be known within relationships. Each of our events are intended to help you relate with other like-minded people. You can see each of these upcoming opportunites on our Events tab.		MAKE IT PUBLIC:
Tell someone about your decision to follow Jesus, maybe a pastor or a Christian friend. Share your decision with your family. You can sign up to publicly proclaim your faith on our baptism interest list. 		PARTICIPATE IN A SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
There are unlimited service opportunities in your work, in your neighborhood, with a church, or with another organization (USO, Fisherhouse, Airmen's Attic, Kainos, Hope for Life, Club Beyond, Rhema Cafe, PWOC, coaching...). Learn more on our "Works of Service" tab.
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ASK QUESTIONS:
Don't just read, but engage. Identify questions you have, write them down and seek answers. Some questions you should always ask include:
-What does this say about God?
-What does this say about people?
-How should I act if I believe this?
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After each service our prayer team is at the front of the room ready to receive you. Be vulnerable and share with them, or a friend next to you, or the team you serve with, or your life group. Let someone know what's on your mind, or what you're struggling with, or how you'd like to see God move. 		BEGIN A HABIT OF CONNECTING WITH GOD:
Our One-on-ones page includes many different practices to help you intentionally set aside time and space to connect with God. Remember a relationship with God is not a checklist, but an ongoing intentional awarness of, and sureender to Him. We recommend you start by setting aside time each day to both pray (share with God what's on your mind) and read His Word (learn what's on His mind). 		ASK SOMEONE IF YOU CAN PRAY FOR THEM:
Have you ever noticed that serving others can actually foster even more love for them? Prayer has the same effect. Serve someone, by praying for them (whether a family member, co-worker, neighbor, someone at church, stranger at the store...) and watch your love grow.
Don't know what to pray?
How about "God, You love ___ more than anyone else ever could. I don't know what exactly what to pray, but would you make Your love for ___ known? Would You (help, encourage, strengthen, heal, protect, provide for, speak to, give wisdom to) ___. Would You draw near to the and help them draw near to You. Amen.
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COMMIT TO SUNDAY ATTENDANCE:
Make Sunday attendance a habit to help you grow in God's Word. If you miss a weekend go back and watch the livestream. If you know what particular passage will be read, study it in advance. 		INITITATE FRIENDSHIP WITH ANOTHER FRONTLINER:
It is too easy to slip in and out of a church service or event unnoticed (or at least unknown). Rather than wait for an invitation, initiate. Ask someone(s) to join you for lunch or coffee, or host them at your home, or exchange contact info... (you never know, the person sitting next to you, or in front of you might just be your next best friend). 		REGULARLY AUDIT YOUR LIFE:
Evaluate your priorities, identify sin, and seek ways to grow in love, faith, and obedience. Practicing the Way has a Spiritual Health Reflection that can help you get started. One way to get a better view of yourself is to invite trusted friends to speak into what they see. Ask them questions: What are some of my strengths? How about weaknesses? Have you seen any area of growth in my life? In what ways can I grow in character? IS there anything I need to remove from my life? Is there anything I need to add?		JOIN A MINISTRY TEAM:
At Frontline there are many teams to serve with (Impressions, Kid's Ministry, Media, Worship band, youth, meal trains, facilities...). To express an interest see our Serve tab. We also love pointing Frontliners to ministry teams outside of Frontline (Kainos, Hope for Life, Club Beyond).
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PARTICIPATE IN NEXT STEPS:
Commit to practicing one or more of our Sunday "Next Step" challenges, every week. Choose one or more that are doable, tell someone what you plan to do, and do it. Maybe set a reminder on your phone. We don't want to be hearers of Gods Word, but doers (James 1:22). 		BECOME A CHURCH MEMBER:
Attend one of our Membership workshops and join our church family. At these workshops we discuss Frontline's history, mission, strategy, beliefs, associations, as well as our biblical understanding of membership. Membership though not explicitly mentioned, was the functioning reality of the early church. We want you to discover the meaningful partnership God designed for His people to have with one another! To attend the next workshop, please fill out our Membership Interest Form.		LEARN ABOOUT VARIOUS DISCIPLINES:
The special practices, "spiritual disciplines" include:
-sabbath,
-prayer,
-solitude,
-fasting,
-feasting,
-scripture memorization,
-simplicity,
-grattitude,
-stewardship,
-singing and more.
Our objective is to learn the patterns that Jesus observed, that we might model our lives after Him. You can find out more about the various practices on our One-on-ones tab, or through our "In Step" sermon series.		EVALUATE HOW GOD IS USING YOU:
Identitfy personal talents/passions/opportunities and plan for ways to more intentionally use them to serve others.
Ask yourself "How has God gifted me?" or "in which role has God used me to make the the greatest impact?"
Or ask others: "What particular strengths or abilities do you see in me?" or "how have you seen God use me?" (note: this requires both that you be active in serving and in community).
You might also consider taking a spiritual gifts quiz, such as the SHAPE ASSESMENT from Day Break Academy.
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IMPLEMENT A BIBLE READING PLAN:
Whether it's a different book of the Bible each week, a chapter every night, or twenty minutes in the morning, develop a consistent Bible-reading habit.
Keep in mind you need a time, place, and plan (i.e. everyday 6:00-6::15am, armchair in living room, one cup of coffee and one chapter from the Psalms, or everyday 6:00pm, before I leave my car, listen to the book of Philippians...)
Here's a list of some more robust plans you might try to implement.
You can also discover many shorter plans on the Youversion Bible App. 		JOIN A GROUP:
Our members are committed to one another, but it's within groups that we know each other. Frontline offers various types of groups including:
-Seasonal Bible Studies,
-Life Groups,
-Youth Gatherings,
-Men's groups
-Women's groups…
we encourage you to choose one and make it a priority. (Attend as regularly as possible, be vulnerable, share your needs, encourage others, learn from others, pray with and for others.) You can find out more about our groups (times, locations…) here.		IMPLEMENT VARIOUS DISCIPLINES:
Jesus didn't command us to fast, but He did command us to follow Him (do as He did). He knew that meant we would fast, which is why He preached "when you fast..." and "when you pray..." and "when you give..." Jesus didn't characterize these as particulary holy religious rites, but rather normal rhythms in life with God. Over the course of time (not all at once) we want these practices to become normal rhythms in our own life. Start by experimenting with, then fine-tune these special disciplines, until they become patterns that help us remain one-on-one with God		COMMIT TO REGULAR GIVING:
Make generosity a part of who you are and financially partner in the mission of God. This can help stir your heart towards love and good deeds. Here are several ways you can give to Frontline.
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STUDY GOD'S WORD:
Continually learn to ask and answer the questions that promote accurate understanding and faithful obedience. Some good questions to start with:
-Who wrote this? and Who was their audience?
-What genre is this (poetry, narrative, legal, prophesy, apocalyptic, lament, songs, wisdom)?
-Where does it fit contextually? historically, culturally? biblically?
-How was it meant to be applied by initial audience?
-What timeless principles are revealed?
-What was the original language?
-What literary devices are being used: (repetition, chiasm, acrostics, word play, parallelisms, numerology, hyperbole…)?
-What themes present themselves?
-Are there any quotes or references to other literary works?
-Is this text quoted elsewhere?...
As you Study, make sure to apply what you learn.
Ask:
-What truths can I cling to?
-How does this impact my understanding or appreciation of God?
-Which verse most stands out? Why?
-Can I pray any of this scripture over myself or others?…		IDENTIFY/BEFRIEND CHRISTIANS IN YOUR SPHERE:
Intentionally connect with other Christians in your workplace and neighborhood. Maybe initiate a weekly lunch meeting to pray together. Be transparent and ask for prayer. They can help you be the same, consistent person wherever you go. Make it a prioroty to pray for them. One way to find other Frontliners in your area, is to ask on our Facebook Community Page.		SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE:
Remove patterns that hinder worship (busyness, unhelpful habits, clutter and excess, wrong priorities, faulty-thinking, unhealthy relationships, sin) and create more margin to allow yourself to be lead by God's Spirit. This of course requires an awarness of how you spend your time (a schedule), your energy (priorities) and your money (a budget). Simplifying your life also means saying "No" to many good things in order to say "yes" to the limited number of best things. Pray for discernment as you evaluate, cull, and establish better rhythms as an individual and/or family.		INVITE SOMEONE TO YOUR TABLE:
It's one thing to invite someone to church (which we absolutely should do) but it's another to invite them to a meal with us. This is where real conversations are possible. Over a table we can serve and listen and learn from others. We create a safe space where people are seen and cared for, even if they are different than we are. As we open up about our own stories, opportunities open for us to share the gospel story.
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ENGAGE W/ ADDITIONAL BIBLICAL TEACHING:
You can also grow in your understanding of God's Word through articles, sermons, videos, podcasts, and books that help you both understand and apply God's Word. These are often listed topically so that you can find the most relevent teaching for what you're wrestling with be it friendship, parenting, politics, apologetics, identity, sexuality, hospitality, justice, conflict-resolution, forgiveness, leadership... We have grouped some broader libraries (addressing these wide ranging issues) under the heading "Christian Living." 		DEVELOP A CONFESSIONAL COMMUNITY:
Seek out others you can be truly honest with practicing regular confession of sin and prayer. There is something significant about confession it defies the lie that you are alone, it helps you better see and understand yourself, it keeps you accountable, it helps you fight sin and temptation, it fosters vulnerability and empathy, it protects from pride, It is the practical application of living in God's grace (if we are truly forgiven of every wrong, then we don't need to hide from God or eachother). James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. This doesn't mean you should post your sins all over the internet, but if you can find a couple of others who you trust, and who are serious about walking with Jesus, than meet regularly and share openly and pray boldly for oneanother.		DEVELOP A "RULE OF LIFE":
Build out a calndar (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) of intentional rhythms that put various disciplines into the day-by-day practice). We have some tools to develop/implement your rule of life, especially John Mark Comer's site: practicingtheway.org		SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH SOMEONE:
Be ready to share your own story about how Jesus has transformed your life as well as the Gospel story. Here's one way: C[H]RIST
CREATION -There is a good God who created everything that exists and He created it for a specific purpose to enjoy relationship with Him and to reflect His glory and goodness.
[HE, Himself (the Creator) is the good news,
REBELLION -We (mankind) resisted and rebelled against God, preferring created things to the Creator and seeking autonomy and meaning in ourselves. In our rejection of God we've all contributed to the wickedness that plagues our world.
INCARNATION -Despite our brokenness and rejection of God, He came after us, being born into His own creation to reveal His heart and live the righteous life He intended for each His creatures.
SALVATION -once again mankind rejected God, nailing Him to the cross. Yet contrary to the way it appeared, this was God's plan all along. On the cross Jesus exchanged places with us. He offered His righteous perfect life to us, in exchange for our lives of sin. Through His death, God justly punished our every evil. Yet Jesus didn't remain dead. Upon His resurrection, He destroyed the stronghold of death and offered the promise of new life/
TRANSFORMATION -The new life Jesus offered is lived in partnership with Him today. His Spirit trnaforms our thinking and our actions as we draw near to Him and trust in Him.
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FIGHT LIES WITH TRUTH:
Identify patterns of sin and temptation in your life as well as the lies they are associated with. Find specific scripture that confronts these false beliefs with the truth. Memorize the verses that speak towards specific areas you struggle with. Understanding Srongholds can help both recognize the lies we've partnered with and find biblical truth to overcome them. 		ASK SOMEONE TO HELP YOU GROW:
Find others who are further along who can help you grow in various areas of life (parenting, leadership, stewardship, marriage, faith, evangelism...)
1. Don't use the word "mentor" (that particular word can be loaded with unfair or unclear expectations).
2. Rather than ask one person to lead you in your journey, ask several
3. Get specific about how you'd like to learn from them: "I love the way you honor your wife both when you are together and when you talk about her. I want to become a more honoring and loving husband. Would you be willing to meet with me over coffee and share about how you've grown as a husband?"
4. if they say "yes", bring some specific questions. They may not know how to lead the conversation, but that doesn't mean they don't have great wisdom to pass on
5. Start with a single conversation as opposed to a one year commitment (people can normally commit to one conversation).
6. If conversation goes well, ask if it'd be possible to meet again or even to meet regularly. 		IMPLEMENT CHARACTER GOALS:
Identify areas of desired character growth and implement the right plans, patterns, and people to help you become more like Jesus. Some character goals might flow out of the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5, or the love chapter 1 Cor 13, or Elder Qualifications in 1 Tim 3 and Titus 1. Others have attempted to make an exhaustive list of Christian Character Traits. 		PARTNER WITH A MISSIONARY:
There are numerous ways to support missionaries. By giving to Frontline you are already helping to fund missions work. But missionaries need more than finances. Please consider partnering with a missionary (whether one of Frontline's or your own) by:
-actively reading more about their work,
-meeting a tangible or personal need
-encouraging them with words,
-committing to regular prayer,
-maybe even planning a visit.
You can even find global mission trips to participate with.
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TEACH GOD'S WORD:
One of the best ways to learn something is to teach it. There are opportunities to do so within both our Kids and Youth ministries. But this doesn't need to be formal. Weave Biblical truth into your everyday casual conversations. Speak up when you see someone you love believing a lie. Confess when you're believing a lie and share what you know to be true. If we have hidden God's Word in our hearts, it will come out of us at the right time. Pray that love would be your only motivation and that it would wisely produces courage, humility, and confidence to speak God's Truths with His compassion both through our words and actions.		SEEK ANOTHER AND HELP THEM GROW:
Look for opportunities to lead, mentor, pray for, care for, and invest in others whether they be peers, or not as far along. This could look like a formal weekly meeting, or an informal connection every other month. It could be one-on-one, in a smaller group setting, or even digitally. Regardless, be purposeful with how you walk with someone through their own growth. Not sure where to start? Ask God to put someone on your mind, and keep your eys open.		CONTINUE FAITHFULLY AND PATIENTLY:
The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. This is our heart's posture, a life lived in communion with God. Keep prioritizing the special disciplines as well as the mundane daily rhythms as they are purposedful opportunities to see, and include, and be present with Christ. Also find new ways to experience and share His goodness. Sing Him a new song!		LIVE EACH DAY ON MISSION:
Pray daily for opportunities to be light and that God specifically bring to your mind one person He wants you to go out of the way to bless or encourage. Look for opportunities along the way to smile and encourage each person you contact. Pray for eyes to see people with compassion, humility, and understanding. As opportunities present themselves; meet a need, lend an ear, offer encouragement, or prayer, invite to your home, or invite to church, share your own story, practice forgivness, serve...
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