The FAITH Journey: A Complete Discipleship Pathway
Introduction: Following Jesus Is a Journey, Not a Destination
When you became a Christian, you started a journey that will last your entire life. You didn’t arrive at spiritual maturity the moment you believed in Jesus. Instead, you began a process of growth, transformation, and a deepening relationship with God that continues until you see Him face to face.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18, NKJV)
The FAITH discipleship pathway provides clear guidance for every stage of your spiritual journey. Whether you’re a new Christian, a growing believer, or someone ready to help others grow, FAITH resources meet you where you are and guide you toward spiritual maturity.
Discipleship is a lifestyle, not a program
Before we explore the FAITH pathway, we need to understand what discipleship is.
Discipleship isn’t:
- Completing a course or program.
- Accumulating religious knowledge.
- Attending church activities.
- Checking boxes on a spiritual to-do list.
Discipleship is:
- Following Jesus daily in every area of life.
- Being transformed into Christ’s likeness.
- Living from your identity in Christ.
- Reproducing disciples who reproduce disciples.
Jesus didn’t say, “Complete my discipleship program.” He said, “Follow Me.” Following implies an ongoing relationship, daily decisions, and lifelong commitment.
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24, NKJV)
The FAITH resources aren’t a program you finish and move on from. They’re tools that help you develop a discipleship lifestyle. You might complete Simple FAITH in four weeks, but you’ll apply its principles for the rest of your life. You’ll revisit VICTORY truths daily. You’ll use FAITH Plus insights for years as you mature and disciple others.
Think of FAITH resources as a map for a lifelong journey to becoming like Christ. The map helps you navigate, but the journey itself is what transforms you.
The four FAITH resources: An overview
The FAITH discipleship pathway consists of four interconnected resources:
- Simple FAITH: What do I need to know and do as a Christian?
- FAITH Foundations: Why do these things matter, and how do I do them from grace?
- VICTORY: How do I live from my identity in Christ rather than striving for God’s approval?
- FAITH Plus: How do I grow into spiritual maturity and reproduce disciples?
Each resource builds on the previous one whilst standing alone as a valuable tool. Together, they form a comprehensive discipleship pathway from new believer to mature, reproducing disciple.
Let’s explore each resource in detail, then examine how they interconnect.