AI OVERVIEW: Change in the Christian life happens through a triangle of change: Scripture-shaped narratives, the people around you, and the habits you practice, with the Holy Spirit taking up residence to enable transformation. The Spirit’s indwelling enables growth, as Romans 8 and Ephesians 2 describe believers being made new and empowered for change. Being a disciple means imitating Jesus by loving God with all you have, loving your neighbor, and loving one another in the church, especially as survey data show many feel stalled or isolated. The framework underpins 640 Life and next steps—First Steps, Next Steps, life groups, and service—calling everyone to take at least one step this fall.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Every now and then, it’s good to stop and take stock of where you are, where you’re going and where you want to be. Last week, more than 1,300 people from WestGate Church filled out an anonymous SPIRITUAL LIFE ASSESSMENT survey. The results were both encouraging and worrisome. Th...
