Next Steps
TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS OF FAITH WITH ANTIOCH
At Antioch, we believe that faith is not a program—it’s a pathway. It’s a journey of becoming the person God created you to be, rooted in community, shaped by grace, and lived with purpose.
That journey isn’t meant to be walked alone. Whether you're just beginning or seeking a fresh start, we’ve created a clear path to help you move forward in faith. It’s called the Antioch Discipleship Journey—and it’s for you.
This journey includes three key phases:
- 🟦 CONNECT – Discover community and experience God through relationship and engagement.
- 🔶 DECIDE – Make meaningful commitments to Christ, baptism, and church membership.
- 🟢 GROW – Live out your purpose, embrace care through Ubuntu, and mature through the 7 Commitments.
You can move through the journey at your own pace, but you’ll never walk alone. Each phase is supported by personal touchpoints, intentional tools, and a church family that’s committed to walking with you.
Let’s take your next step—together.
🟦 CONNECT
Begin a relationship—with people, with community, and with God.
The Connect phase is your first step in engaging with Antioch—whether through a personal relationship, a digital connection, or simply showing up on a Sunday.
This is where you’ll begin to experience God through community, and start discovering what it means to follow Jesus with others around you.
STEP 1: Connect with a Member or Discover Us on Your Own
• Through a personal connection with a member
• Or by discovering us online or visiting independently
STEP 2: Experience God and Antioch through Engagement
• Worship, groups, service opportunities, etc.
• Individual gospel conversations
• Complete digital connection card (receive additional information and engagement opportunities)
STEP 3: Deepen the Connection Through Intentional Follow-Up
• Church Presentation (formal introduction to Antioch)
• Leader’s Reception (informal fellowship dinner)
• Additional Follow-Up (digital and personal)
➡️ Outcome: You feel spiritually seen, relationally connected, and ready to explore deeper commitment.
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🔶 DECIDE
Make intentional decisions to follow Jesus and join His family.
The Decide phase is where you make key commitments—to Christ, to baptism, and to the Antioch family.
These moments mark your desire to follow Jesus, go public with your faith, and walk in covenant with our church.
STEP 1: Salvation – Commit Your Life to Christ
• Trust in Jesus and begin a new life of faith
• Encouraged in worship, gospel conversations, or personal reflection
STEP 2: Baptism – Publicly Declare Your Faith
• Take the next step of obedience and celebration
• Mark your identity in Christ and your connection to the church
STEP 3: Membership – Join the Antioch Family
• Express your desire to join
• Complete 3 orientation sessions (Foundations, Beliefs, Integration)
• Celebrate your decision with a formal welcome during worship
➡️ Outcome: You are committed to Christ, connected to the church, and ready to grow.
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🟢 GROW
Live out your faith, grow with others, and multiply the mission.
The Grow phase is where your discipleship journey takes root.
You’ll learn to live out your purpose, walk in unity through care, and mature in faith, becoming someone who helps others grow.
STEP 1: Rooted in Identity Through Purpose
• Walk out what you discovered about yourself in orientation
• Re-evaluate your purpose and placement as life and calling evolve
STEP 2: Living in Unity Through Ubuntu
• Engage our 5 Systems of Care (self, group, congregational, pastoral, community)
• Practice the Ubuntu philosophy “I am because we are” everywhere
STEP 3: Developing in Maturity Through the 7 Commitments
• Love, learn, live, and lead each commitment
• Multiply the mission by helping others become disciple makers
➡️ Outcome: You are living as a mature disciple—rooted in purpose, growing in community, and helping others live out the mission of Jesus.