Discipleship is a Journey
Let us help you take the next step...At Broadview, we have a three-fold discipleship pathway. We encourage every person involved at Broadview to (1) worship in a gathering, (2) connect in a group and (3) bless people on a team.
We believe these are practices that every Christian has been empowered by the Holy Spirit to do and that these practices will work to grow people into whom God has called them to be.
As a disciple of Jesus, there is always a “next step” in your spiritual journey.
We want to help you know and successfully take your next step as a disciple of Jesus.
Take a look at these four practices and, if there’s a way we can help you take your next step, let us know!
Worship In A Gathering
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
(Hebrews 10:24-25)
The third spiritual practice is to worship in a gathering. The most common of these gatherings would be our morning worship services. We encourage you not only to attend but to actively engage with what God is doing in corporate worship.
Next Steps…
Sing Enthusiastically
On Sunday mornings, enthusiastically engage in worship through singing. The words will be on the screen if you do not know the lyrics. We have different musical genres at Broadview. Our 8:15 service is Southern Gospel whereas our 9:30/11:00 services are contemporary. Pick a service that’s going to best prepare your heart to experience God’s presence.
Pray Purposefully
On Sunday morning, times of prayer will be scattered throughout the service. There will be prayers of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, intercession, and personal commitment. There is something unique about Christians gathering together for worship. God manifests himself in a special way. Take advantage of that opportunity as you pray. Pray not only for yourself but for what God is doing in our life together as a church.
Listen Attentively
After a time of worship through singing and prayer, someone will get up and share a message from God’s Word. Listen attentively as they draw out the meaning of that Sunday’s Bible passage. Take notes during the sermon so that you can discuss your takeaways with family and/or friends.
Respond Appropriately
The Sunday message will not only explain what God has said in a particular passage. The speaker will also draw out specific kinds of personal applications. Prayerfully consider what God is saying to you in light of that Sunday’s message. God is always faithful to speak through the preached Word. Be faithful in your response to the Word by applying what you’ve heard to your daily life.
Give Generously
We do not expect guests of Broadview to give to our church financially. However, giving financially is an expectation of church membership. Your faithful stewardship of what God has entrusted to you financially is one of the clearest markers of your spiritual maturity. When you give, you’re not just giving “to” an organization. You’re giving “through” our organization “to” the Kingdom of God. By being generous, you join God in what He’s doing in and through our church.
Connect in a Group
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.”
(Ephesians 4:15-16)
The second spiritual practice at Broadview is to connect in a group. Everyone needs to belong. Small groups provide a place for people to fully engage with others, build deep friendships and experience life together just like a healthy family.
Next Steps…
Join a Small Group
There are several different types of groups that meet in our church. We most want you connected to a Sunday Morning or Mid-Week small group. Our small groups are the BEST vehicle to help someone connect to the life of the church and other believers.
Join a Recovery Group
There are other types of groups that meet at Broadview. There are Recovery Groups that meet through Broadview’s Freedom Ministry on Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
Bless Other People
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
(Acts 1:8)
When it comes to impacting others by being a blessing, the applications are broad. At Broadview we call this "Multiplying Your Life." God wants to use you as he expands the influence of His Kingdom throughout the earth. You might think of this spiritual practice in three main environments.
DAILY LIFE | Work & Home
Share your personal testimony or the gospel with someone.
Pray for a friend/co-worker who doesn’t know Christ.
Teach your family Bible stories or have a family quiet time.
CHURCH | Groups & Gatherings
Serve during a Sunday Morning Worship Gathering or throughout the week in one of our ministries.
Sign up to serve for an event like Vacation Bible School.
Find an ongoing place to serve here in the church.
WORLD | Neighbors and Nations
Get involved with Bless the City initiatives (Ortiz or Austin Elementary Schools)
Join your small group (or encourage them) to do a local missions project (adopt a school, mow yards, paint address numbers on the curb, etc)
Go on a short-term mission trip.