Take Your Next Step

Faith grows when you do. No matter where you are in your journey, there's always a next step to take. Let us help you find yours.

What is a Next Step?

There’s No Finish Line in Faith

Following Jesus is a lifelong journey, not a one-time decision. Whether you're just beginning to explore faith or you've followed Jesus for years, there’s always room to know Him more, grow in community, live like Him, and make an impact. This page is here to help you move forward—one step at a time.

KNOW JESUS

FIND COMMUNITY

LIVE LIKE JESUS

MAKE AN IMPACT

Step 1: Know Jesus

Knowing Jesus is the foundation of everything. .

Knowing Jesus is the foundation of everything. Whether you’re exploring who He is or ready to surrender your life to Him, this is where your journey begins and continues.

Learn more about Jesus

Whether you’re exploring who He is or ready to surrender your life to Him, this is where your journey begins and continues

    • Saying yes to Jesus for the first time

      • Getting baptized

      • Reading scripture to know His heart

      • Listening to the "Essential List" message series

  • Jesus is my Savior, and I am investing my life where Jesus is invested.

Step 2: Find Community

You weren’t meant to do faith alone.

find a group

Relationships are where real growth happens—and we believe circles are better than rows.

Small groups are how big church becomes personal.

    • Attending a small group regularly

    • Building friendships that encourage spiritual growth.

    • Praying for and with others

  • I am involved in a small group.

Step 3: Live Like Jesus

Following Jesus isn’t just what we believe—it’s how we live.

Practicing the 9 Habits of Jesus helps us become more like Him, day by day.

start the 9 habits

    • Daily time in Scripture and prayer

    • Practicing gratitude and generosity

    • Living with purpose and Sabbath rest

  • I am in a growing relationship with Jesus by practicing the 9 habits.

Step 4: Make an Impact

Find a Place to serve

Your life has purpose—

and one of the most fulfilling ways to grow in faith is to give your time, energy, and gifts to help others. When you serve, you become part of something bigger than yourself.

    • Serving on a First Team (hospitality, kids, worship, production, etc.)

    • Mentoring students or new believers

    • Leading or hosting a small group

  • I am serving on a team at First.

Real Stories. Real Growth.

  • "Serving in the church has allowed me to feel more connected and invested in the development of others."

    Chris Chaisson

  • "The relationships we all have made from serving and growing spiritually with our friends are invaluable to us. We can’t imagine a life without these relationships."

    Stefanie & Raymond Cooley

  • "In the short time we’ve been serving we’re already seeing fruit. Working in the nursery is fun and fulfilling but it’s when you run into those parents and kids in the grocery store in the middle of the week that really creates that crucial sense of community that we all need as believers."

    Bailey and Korey Broussard