earning to follow Christ is like a journey.
There is the start, the hike itself, and of course, an end to the journey. True followers end their journey with Christ in heaven. Until then, not one of us "has arrived." We are somewhere in the process of becoming a passionate, maturing follower of Christ. The journey is not always easy, but the adventure is worth it! Fortunately, we need not travel in the dark. God provides light for the journey through the Bible and His Spirit. Fellow travelers can guide us as well. In this "travel guide," there are steps you can take toward some biblical milestones that mark the way. Join us in the great adventure!
To find out more about this journey, download our Journey brochure (PDF - 3.48 MB) or keep reading...
BACC's Mission
To make passionate, maturing followers of Christ from here to the nations.
Passionate Maturing Follower of Christ:
Is a growing disciple who loves God, learns from Christ, walks by the Spirit, serves others, and makes disciples.
(Key Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40; 28:18-20; John 15:4-11; Galatians 5:16-23; Mark 10:45)
Milestone 1: Believing In Christ (Start the Journey)
Steps toward Believing:
- Hang Out With Christ Followers
- Hang out with true followers of Jesus and let them share their lives with you.(Key Scripture: I Thessalonians 2:8)
- Look for followers of Jesus to spend time with
- Get Christ followers to share their personal story of how they started their faith journey
- Check Out Church...And More
- Check out large and small group gatherings of genuine Christ followers. (Key Scripture: Act 2:41-47)
- Observe the presence of God in His people
- Consider what the Bible says
- Believe the Gospel
- Receive God’s Good News of grace revealed in Jesus Christ. (Key Scripture: I Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-9)
- Consider the gospel story about Jesus Christ
- Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for your
eternal salvation and start
to follow Him daily.
Milestone 2: Growing In Christ (Advance on the Journey)
Steps Towards Growing
- Keep Your Appointment with God: Carve out time for personal prayer and Bible study. (Key Scripture: James1:22-25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Mark 1:35)
- Prayer
- Enjoy a regular quiet time for personal worship & prayer.
- Pray for others regularly.
- Bible
- Follow a Bible reading plan and listen to God.
- Apply biblical passages to everyday life through thoughtful study.
- Don't Walk Alone: Connect with God's people to share life together. (Key Scripture: Acts 2:41-47; Ephesians 5:18-21; Hebrews 10:24-25)
- Small Groups
- Commit to a small group and grow with others.
- Large Gatherings
- Encounter God through genuine worship with God's people.
- Apply Bible messages to daily life.
- Grasp God's Big Story: Live your life in the light of God's big story. (Key Scripture: Genesis 1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Luke 6:46; Colossians 1:13-14; Revelation 21)
- Grasp His Story: Learn about God restoring lost humanity in Christ
- Creation
- Fall
- Redemption
- Consummation
- Live Your Story: Live as a redeemed disciple of King Jesus in your...
- Work
- Marriage
- Family
- Trials
- Finances
- Sexuality
- Other area
Milestone 3: Serving In Christ (Serve On The Journey)
Steps Toward Serving:
- Reach Out: Love lost people and share the gospel of Christ. (Key Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Acts 1:8)
- Locally
- Be the hands, feet, and mouthpiece of Jesus right here.
- To the Nations
- Advance Christ's gospel & church regionally and globally.
- Build Up: Take the initiative to serve believers in love. (Key Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11; 2 Timothy 2:2)
- Use Your Gifts
- Use your gifts and talents to build up Christ's body.
- Disciple and Mentor
- Intentionally disciple and mentor other believers.
