“(Discipleship) is not primarily about following a set of rules, engaging in ascetical practices or affirming certain doctrines.”
Steven P. Mueller - Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess
"Discipleship is a lifelong pursuit."
Ted Doering - Walking Together
"God's desire is for you to live in a deep, genuine, life-giving, and personal relationship with Jesus. That is the essence of what it means to be a Christian."
Paul Schult - Getting to Know Jesus
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic, The Cost of Discipleship, stresses the distinction between cheap and costly grace. He teaches the followers of Jesus that "Cheap grace means the justification of sin without the justification of the sinner." Bonhoeffer goes on to unpack Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, which outlines what Christ-likeness is to look like for the disciple of Jesus. Through worship and intentional discipleship practices, we are confronted by our need for costly grace and through daily repentance forgiveness of sins. Discipleship at Our Savior is intentionally communal and grounded in the grace of Jesus.
Dig in more on the Sermon on the Mount through this Online series. Sermon on the Mount Series
Discipleship Cycle
OSLM Intro
Whether you are new to Christianity, new to Lutheranism, or just new to Our Savior, OSLM Intro will provide an overview of who we are and how you can be a part of what God is doing in this place. Held regularly throughout the year, this brief one-time class gives you the big picture of who we are and what we are about.
Commitment Paths
As you prepare to become a committed part of what God is doing in this place, there are a number of routes available. If you are a member of another LCMS church, simply request a letter of transfer. If you are new to the Christian faith or to Lutheranism, perhaps our Foundations of Lutheranism would be right for you. Others may desire a more personal approach and can schedule 1-on-1 time with a member of our ministry staff.
Membership
New members are welcomed publicly in worship when they are ready to make a formal commitment to doing life together as a part of the Body of Christ here at Our Savior.
Vision
As a part of the Body of Christ here at Our Savior, we all join together in support of our vision for ministry encapsulated in the simple words: ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, & LAUNCH.
Life Together
We join together in living out our faith in Christ by embodying our vision for ministry, finding our own unique ways to ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, & LAUNCH.
Discipleship Pathways
Building on Rooted and the other Grow Group emphases, we will be developing additional discipleship pathways to further encourage growth in Christ.
Essentials Pathway
We all need a solid foundation for our faith to be built upon. This pathway continues to lay the foundational groundwork started in the Foundations of Lutheranism class. Covering core essential knowledge and skills, the Essentials Pathway prepares one for further growth in their journey with Christ. Targeted to launch Fall 2025.
Personal Growth Pathway
We were created to grow and develop. This pathway focuses on personal spiritual disciplines that help believers more intentionally grow their faith throughout their lives. The Personal Growth Pathway aids in the development of daily practices in one's devotional life that strengthen faith. Targeted to launch Fall 2026.
Parenting Pathway
Being a parent in our culture is a challenge. This pathway is especially for parents. The Parenting Pathway seeks to equip parents to Grow With their children as they together mature in the Christian faith. Targeted to launch Fall 2027.
Care & Service Pathway
To love God is to love God’s children. The Care & Service Pathway provides equipping for those who desire to care for and serve others in need in our ministry and community. Targeted to launch Fall 2030.
Outreach Pathway
God’s desire is that all would come to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is the mission of the church, to spread the good news. This pathway provides tools to help equip believers to be ready to bear witness to the hope they have in Jesus. The Outreach pathway focuses on both the development of an outreach mindset and the knowledge to answer some of the challenges one might encounter to belief in Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Targeted to launch Fall 2028.
Leadership Pathways
With maturity in the faith, may come the call to serve in a leadership role in the local church. These pathways are designed to prepare members to serve as either a member of the Board of Directors of Board of Elders. Targeted to launch Fall 2029.
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