The Christian faith is too valuable not to be shared. What is the mindset and practices of a person who is effective at reaching more people with the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Our world is filled with brands, products, and services. We expect and demand high-levels of service and will rate them accordingly. But, a church for real life has a very different vision of service. We measure how well we are serving others, rather than how well they are serving us.

A metaphor for the Christian life is the maturing of an infant to an adult. What are the keys to Christian maturity? How do we be intentional to grow in our faith so that we become the people God designed us to be? This message outlines the third of our five key decisions on the journey to real life--grow.

We know that when the focus shifts to religion, tradition, being progressive or anything else, we have lost the purpose that has God intended for His church. What role does community and connections play within a biblically healthy church?

A Church for Real Life is centered on a mission which defines who we are and what we do. What is the mission that drives us? And, how do we understand what our role and what is God’s role in this journey to real life?

When Jesus was in the wilderness, He was tempted in the areas of provision, security, and ambition. Which of these temptations tends to impact you the most?

Independence is a quality that seems to be glorified in our modern world. Yet, the opposite is true with God. Dependence is the greater value. In a world encouraging independence, how do we find real life through dependence?

Sometimes we get too caught up in the routine of church—services, events, serving, songs, holidays--that we forget our mission. None of these things are necessarily bad things, but are pointless if we lose our purpose and why we are here. What is God’s vision for the church—a church for real life?

Sometimes we face difficult situations and do not know how to find peace during our trials. This can cause anxiety, worry and built- up anger and aggression. How do we find real peace during our unfortunate circumstances?

So many people try to live the Christian life without being Spirit-filled. The results are frustration, disappointment, or acceptance of a less-than-inspiring faith. What are the steps to living Spirit-filled and walking daily in unity with God?