It’s often overwhelming when you begin attending a church to know how to get connected. We developed these steps to better facilitate that process. We aren’t suggesting you must do all the “First Steps” before you do the “Second Steps” or the “Second” before the “Third.” Rather, these steps are a pathway to involvement, which can be walked at your own pace and in your own order.
First Steps
Attend a Worship Service.
Attend one rotation of Fusion. Fusion is a short term Adult Bible Fellowship for those new to the church. It is offered several times throughout the year. Watch the bulletin or website for the next rotation.
Attend the Newcomer’s Class. This one time only class describes the vision, values and beliefs of the church. It is essential for those considering membership. It is offered once a month. Watch the bulletin for the next class or contact the church office, 297.4079.
Subscribe to the “Church Update.” It’s an email based church newsletter that normally addresses special needs and opportunities for service. Contact robinc@wdbc.net to subscribe.
Find a place to volunteer in the church °Choir is open to all youth and adults. Contact Elaine Winniford at either 297.3554 or winniford1@peoplepc.com. °Greeter ministry is open to all adults. It’s a Sunday morning ministry which greets everyone and provides information to guests. °Tech team operates the sound and video equipment on Sunday mornings. Contact Linda Strickland at either 297.4079 or linda@wdbc.net. °Willow Projects Team works on construction projects in the community. Contact Donnie Jordy at either 299.3201 or dwjordy@hotmail.com. °Special needs. These are typically one time events that happen throughout the year. Watch the bulletin or subscribe to the “Church Update.” °Assist with Children’s Ministry – Power House, Children’s Choice or Sunday School. Contact our Children’s Minister, April Jones at either 297.4079 or april@wdbc.net.
Join a small group and/or medium sized group °Begin attending an ABF (Sunday School class), which is a medium sized group. ABFs are groups of 15 – 35 believers who gather at 9:45 AM on Sundays to study the Bible and fellowship with one another. They are great gateways into the life of the church. Contact Cliff Moore at either 480.0481 or aggieredfish@sbcglobal.net. °Participate in a rotation of Life In The Spirit (LITS). LITS is a medium sized group whose purpose is to train believers in how to pray for the sick, hear the voice of God and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Watch the bulletin for the next rotation, which will probably begin September 2008. °Attend a rotation of Alpha. Alpha is a short term group of 10-20 people. Its focus is to help participants better understand the essentials of the Christian life. Contact Pastor Scott at either 297.4079 or scott@wdbc.net. °Visit a small group. Small groups are gatherings of 4 – 12 people who meet together regularly to either study the Bible, and/or pray for and encourage one another. Contact Gemi Powell at either 229.0675 or gpowell@brazosport.edu.
Second Steps
Continue to attend a Celebration.
Commit to an ABF and/or small group.
Become a member of the church.
Find a place of ongoing service in the church – Preschool, Children’s, Youth, Adult, Prayer, Worship or Service ministries. The Ministry Booklet has a listing of current ministries.
Begin to regularly tithe.
Attend the Intensive Courses: Good Sense, Network, Outreach & Spiritual Disciplines. These are offered throughout the year. Watch the bulletin for the next class.
Regularly participate in spiritual retreats or conferences to deepen your walk in Christ: Emmaus Walk, Men’s Retreat, Women’s Retreat, Sword & the Spirit conference, etc.
Grow in the supernatural dimensions of the Christian life by attending a rotation of Life In The Spirit.
Thirds Steps
Lead or start a ministry in or outside the church. Talk with a Leadership Team representative about your ideas.
Participate in a mission trip.
Work with the Leadership Team in finding places in the community, state or world where the church might partner and develop a strategy to transform it.
