Growing with Jesus is about moving from independence to dependence, embracing a child-like heart and learning to trust God in all situations. Through the work of the Holy Spirit within us, we learn to imitate Jesus through humility, forgiveness, and love as we cultivate relationship with him.

Our lives are full of potential. Full of opportunity to effectively steward everything that God has entrusted us with. Jesus wants to transform the way that we view what we've been given, from our talents to our time, in order to fulfill His Kingdom purposes through us.

As disciples of Jesus, our very first priority should be to know and to worship God. Nothing should come first, not even the things we do for Him. When we focus on being who God wants us to be, our lives will put Jesus on display and we'll see him magnified in the world.

The Fully Connected Disciple believes and belongs with a family of believers. As a church, we are committed to love deeply and care for each other, gather regularly to grow, give, and serve together, and live life on mission in our community.

As loving and growing are developed in us, we are driven to GO. We "go" to anyone and everyone as we live our lives with a heaven-perspective. We go intentionally, discipling our families, and pouring into those younger than us. Through our obedience, discipleship becomes a waterfall where the presence and power of Jesus flows from one generation to the next.

In Part one of the DNA series, Brad discusses the first word of our mission, to love God and love people well.

Fasting is a spiritual discipline represented throughout Scripture. What does God want us to do with fasting in today's world?

In Part 14 of "Along the Road," we discuss the history of the wise men as they journeyed down the Road of Wonder.

In Part 13 of "Along the Road," we discuss the Road Home.