At The Church on the Corner, our passion is preparing people of all ages to become “Spiritually Maturing, Self-Feeding, World Changing Christ-Followers”! Check out our pathways to growth below that offer a variety of resources to support you at different stages in your faith journey! If you would like for us to contact you or to submit a prayer request, please fill out an online Connection Card!
FAITH BASICS SHORT LIST
Would you like to get a solid foundation in your understanding of the Bible and Christianity but don’t have a lot of time? The following “short list” of resources will get you started on your journey!
FREE ONLINE CLASSES:
BIBLE READING PLAN:
The Essential 100 Bible Reading Plan – Covers 50 Old Testament & 50 New Testament passages for a basic overview of the Bible.
SUGGESTED READING:
These books are available for free in our church library!
- The Purpose Driven Life
- Growing in Christ
- 100 Bible Verse Everyone Should Know By Heart
- Practicing the 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations (Primer)
If you complete any of these sections, please let us know so that we can celebrate that accomplishment with you!
SOAP DAILY JOURNAL:
Download a free journaling page based on the SOAP method for use in your Bible study time!
RightNow Media Video Library!
Get free access to RightNow Media to watch over 20,000 Christian online videos! Please fill out a Connection Card to request a free login!
1 – Curious About Christianity?
Are you seeking for answers and truth? You are not alone! The Church on the Corner offers many resources to help you along on your faith journey. Feel free to contact us and we will get back to you right away to answer your questions or set up a time to meet in person (or on Zoom).
Got Questions on Faith?
Check out the following resources:
- Questions on Faith
- The John 10:10 Project videos
- World Religion Basics by Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread
The Our Daily Bread ministries provides free online daily devotionals to speak to every area of life!
2 – Getting Started as a Christ-Follower
So you’ve made a recent decision to place your trust in Jesus Christ? Now what? One of the keys to your spiritual growth as a Christian will be to first understand God’s plans and purposes for your life by learning the timeless, transformational truths of the Bible.
Christianity 101
Learn basic discipleship skills by reading the following resources:
- Free Online Courses: by Our Daily Bread
- Online Article: The Wheel Illustration by Navigators
- Book: Growing in Christ by NavPress (free copies available at our church!)
Reading the Bible
Begin reading through the Bible starting with the New Testament (from Matthew to Revelation). Use the following free resources:
- Bible Reading Plans: The Essential 100 – leads you through 100 essential Bible passages, 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament; Navigators Bible Reading Plans
Getting Baptized
Jesus commanded his followers to be a part of the Body of Christ by participating in the two ordinances of Baptism & Communion.
3 – Getting Help for Life’s Needs
Learn how the Bible can help you to establish peace in all areas of your life including with your relationships, finances, and with personal hurts and addictions.
Marriage & Parenting Help
Check out the following resources for help with all of your personal relationships:
- Free Online Course: ART OF MARRIAGE
- Free Online Course: ART OF PARENTING
- Free Online Course: ART OF PARENTING on DISCIPLINE
- Online Articles: FamilyLife Ministries
- Book: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Financial Help
Learn solid money management skills by following these first 7 Baby Steps from Dave Ramsey. Also read his book The Total Money Makeover.
Free Online Course: Navigating Your Finances God’s Way by Compass
Freedom from Hurts & Addictions
Get help to break free from addictions through the Christ-centered ministries Celebrate Recovery and NewLife. Also read book Life’s Healing Choices by John Baker
4 – Becoming Spiritually Maturing and Self-Feeding
Become a spiritually maturing and self-feeding Christ-follower by going deeper in your understanding of the Bible and by living out your faith in fellowship with other believers.
Faith Foundations
Learn about the basic doctrines of the Christian faith and become a life-long student of the Bible.
- Free Online Video Series: Foundations series online by Tom Holladay & Kay Warren.
- Free Online Courses: by Our Daily Bread.
- Book Series: Design for Discipleship Series by NavPress (free copies available at our church!)
Joining a Home Group
An important step in growing in our faith is to get connected in fellowship with other Christ-followers. Our Home Groups serve this purpose. This is a place where our people can come together and study God’s word, pray and fellowship together.
Men’s & Women’s Ministries
One Sunday per month, our men and women meet separately for a time of fellowship and renewal, Bible study and prayer.
5 – Becoming a World-Changing Christ-Follower!
Becoming a World-Changing Christ-Follower means becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ who goes and teaches others to do the same. Jesus gave us two commands to live out: His Great Commandment to love God and love others (Mark 12:30-31), and His Great Commission to “go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). The following are ways to serve as the hands and feet of Christ to those in your corner of the world and help them to know Jesus for themselves!
Becoming a World-Changer!
Becoming a World-Changing Christ-Follower means helping others to discover God through His Son Jesus in your Oikos, or household. Also, read 8 to 15 by Tom Mercer to learn more!
Q Place offers free and low cost resources to help you share your faith.
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Serving others both in the church and in your own life is an important part of living out your faith. Take this Spiritual Gifts Survey to learn how God has gifted you to best serve. Once you’ve completed this survey, please let us know so we can help you find ways to connect and serve based on your spiritual gifting!
Sign Up to Serve!
Let us know if you would like to find a way to serve in our church by filling out a Connection Card!
Suggested Reading:
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
- Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman
- My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
- The Case for Christ by Lee Stroebel
Reference Books:
- Bible handbooks available in our library: “Talk Thru the Bible” and “What the Bible is All About”.