Doing Discipleship Differently
What
is my
Next Faithful Step?
Engaging. Equipping. Empowering.
There are Two Options
And don’t worry, you can circle back if you decide to do the other option!
Option One
Clarifying Your Call
This piece of the process will help you discover a lot about yourself in terms of your Christian Life of Faith. It will assist in giving you a sense of where you are on your journey as well as clarify some of the places where you feel called to serve through your gifts, talents, and skills.
Take a lot of notes. Write down your reflections in a journal. Keep your responses and take them with you as you share with your Rector or Vicar, your friends and family, and trusted voices of wisdom in your parish.
**When you select this option, you will be temporarily directed to another online area, but you will be able to return to this website once you are finished exploring the Signs and Thresholds material.
Option Two
Exploring Specific Ministry Pathways
If you choose to bypass Option One for now, then you may explore the Ministry Pathways below and select the one that resonates most with your calling and sense of aliveness with where you believe the movement of God’s Spirit is guiding you.
Once you choose a pathway, you will be offered more detailed descriptions of various expressions of each ministry based on the pathway you selected. You will also be asked to reflect on some basic discernment questions.
Ministry representing Christ to the world that is characterized by active participation in the life of the church and the life of the community. “The ministry of a lay person is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be and according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church” (BCP, 855).
Ministry characterized by a commitment to serve Christ and his people as a missionary servant leader; a bridging link between the Church and the world in both word and deed (see also: The Ordination of a Deacon, BCP, 537).
Ministry representing Christ and his Church to the people by fulfilling a pastoral role, sharing with the bishop in overseeing the church, proclaiming the Gospel and administering the sacraments (see also: The Ordination of a Priest, BCP, 525).
Formation 