What does it take to begin a relationship with God? Do you need to devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds? Must you become a better person so that God will accept you? Learn how you can know God personally.
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We all have a story. Read about individuals who have been transformed by faith.
Everyone has their own spiritual journey with the Lord. How can we help you move forward in yours today? Take the next step in your faith journey with devotionals and other resources for spiritual growth.
If you were created for community, why can relationships — family, dating, co-workers, neighbors — be so hard? Explore resources to help you live out your life and relationships in a way that honors God.
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Sharing your faith is one of our most important callings as followers of Christ. Learn to develop your skills, desire and ability to join others on their spiritual journeys and take them closer to Jesus.
Help others in their faith journey through discipleship and mentoring.
Helping students know Jesus, grow in their faith and go to the world to tell others.
Equipping families with practical approaches to parenting and marriage.
Advancing the Great Commission using digital tools.
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Teaching life skills for making right choices
How we seek to journey together with everyone towards a relationship with Jesus.
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What we believe about the gospel and our call to serve every nation.
When the global church comes together then powerful things can happen.
Leading from values so others will walk passionately with God to grow and bear fruit.
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You’re a creator at heart. Whether you’re drawing leisurely, filming for your vlog or hearing about Elon Musk’s latest project, you love to push your creativity into the world. You despise cookie-cutter methods and are always open to new ideas.
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Attributes of Those Who Value Innovation ↓
Constantly questioning and learning about the world around them
Deeply moved by aesthetic experiences such as a film or painting
Resists authoritarian attitudes or those that restrict new ideas
Avoids monotonous tasks and busy work
Famous People Who Value Innovation ↓
Walt Disney (Artist and Entrepreneur)
Stanley Kubrick (Filmmaker)
Marie Curie (Scientist)
How People Who Value Innovation Can Engage with God ↓
Embrace your creativity! You can doodle, write poems or build ideas to express your ideas and feelings towards God.
If you’re new to reading the Bible or praying, you can look here to learn interesting methods of engaging God personally.
Take time in your day to be aware of your surroundings. How does God express himself in the nature all around us? See if anything sparks your imagination.
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. ...” (Romans 12:2, The Message).
You love to build meaningful relationships with the people around you. You go out of your way to spend quality time with your family, friends, coworkers and other loved ones. You are also very empathetic toward those who are suffering and hate to see injustice in the world.
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Attributes of Those Who Value Connection ↓
Enjoys deep and meaningful conversations about the joys and struggles of life
Looks for opportunities to help those in need
Is enraged by injustice or prejudice in the world
Famous People Who Value Connection ↓
Mother Teresa (Humanitarian)
Nelson Mandela (former South African President)
Martin Luther King Jr. (Civil Rights Leader)
How People Who Value Connection Can Engage with God ↓
Start meeting with people who have a similar interest in spirituality. You can work together to learn more about God and the Bible.
Start journaling your thoughts about God and your prayers. Talk to him like you would talk to a friend.
Go volunteer! Care for others by working in summer camps, feeding the homeless and finding other opportunities to serve people.
“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples — when they see the love you have for each other” (John 13:34-35, The Message).
You come alive when you visit new places. Maybe you’ve been called a “wanderluster.” Learning new things about different places and having a broad understanding of cultures is important to you.
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Attributes of Those Who Value Exploration ↓
Loves traveling to new places and having new experiences
Is open to learning about other cultures and traditions
Is bothered by ignorance about the world
Gets restless staying in one place for a long period of time
Famous People Who Value Exploration ↓
BTS (K-Pop Band)
Malala Yousafzai (Women’s Education Advocate)
Anderson Cooper (CNN Newscaster)
How People Who Value Exploration Can Engage with God ↓
As you are traveling both locally and around the world, journal some prayers to God. Write some questions you have for Him. You never know what He will say.
If you have begun reading the Bible, study the various locations and cultures the Bible mentions. Understanding the context of the Bible will help you engage with it more.
Volunteering is a great way to connect with God and explore the world. You can do this locally through homeless shelters or travel to another country for a volunteer/missions trip.
“... ‘God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age’” (Matthew 28:18-20, The Message).
You aim to be the best version of yourself. You have always strived for greatness in everything you do whether it be at school, work, sports or home. You are highly motivated by quantifiable results, and you refuse to give up even when life is difficult.
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Attributes of Those Who Value Achievement ↓
Works hard and goes the extra mile to achieve their goals
Enjoys keeping track of their improvement and achievements
Disapproves of laziness and apathy
Dislikes the idea of “participation rewards”
Famous People Who Value Achievement ↓
Oprah Winfrey (TV Personality)
Mark Zuckerberg (Creator of Facebook)
Marc Cuban (Investment Guru)
How People Who Value Achievement Can Engage with God ↓
If you have begun reading the Bible, study the various locations and cultures the Bible mentions. Understanding the context of the Bible will help you engage with it more.
Make a list of questions you have about God and faith. Begin to seek out answers to your questions. You can start your research here.
Add something to your to-do list that does not serve your needs but someone else’s. Serving others is a great starting point to engaging with God.
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Colossians 3:23 New Living Translation).
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