Westside Christian Fellowship

WHERE ARE YOU?

Many of us, even the strongest Christians, have gone through changes in our spiritual lives. Have a look on this chart to see where you are:

	RESISTING Aware, but not interested. "Ok, for you, but not for me." Has many misconceptions of Christianity. Negative view of Christianity and/or religion. Believes that all religions are the same. Has an indifferent attitude towards spiritual issues.	If you are ready to receive God as your Saviour, here are some steps you can take: 1) Believe that God loves you and has a purpose for you! (Everything got started in God and finds its purpose in Him. - COLOSSIANS 1:16) 2) Admit that you've lived for yourself up till now, then accept God's free gift of forgiveness that was paid by Jesus. (Saving is all God's idea, and all His work. All we do is trust Him enough to let Him do it. It's God's gift from start to finish! - EPHESIANS 2:8) 3) Switch to living for God's purposes. 4) Express your desire for Jesus to be part of your life. You can do that through this simple prayer: Dear God, I don't understand it all yet, but I believe you love me and made me for your purposes. I'm sorry that I've lived for myself instead of for you and I ask your forgiveness. Thank you for sending Jesus to pay for my sins. I want to entrust my life into your care. Please help me to learn to love you, trust you and live for your purposes. 5) Find a good Bible-based church. At WCF, we would greatly welcome you, should you decide to join us. But the point is not to come to OUR church, but to become part of God's family. So do find a church that works for you straight away!
	QUESTIONING Open to spirituality. Senses that there is more to life than what they have already experienced. Attends religious event out of curiousity. Still struggles with negative image of Christianity. Questions belief that all religions lead to God.
	RESPONDING Taking positive steps to find answers. Intellectually believes in God Beginning to grasp the implications of Christ's claims. Understands the difference between Christianity and religion. Struggles with intellectualizing Christianity.
	EMBRACING Realizes that they are powerless to achieve God's favour and forgiveness. Believes that Jesus Christ is God Has received Jesus as their only Saviour. Has made a decision to turn their lives and wills over to the care and control of Jesus.
	ADJUSTING Has entered into a mentoring relationship with another Christian. Has begun to grasp the spiritual blessings in Christ and the core elements of Him as God. Shares Christ naturally with others. Still struggles with changing value system and assurance of salvation.
	STABILIZING Growing personally with God through prayer and Bible study. Growing in their relationships with fellow Christians through small groups and ministry in church. Beginning to take hold of Biblical values. Discovers that not all Christians are growing.
	REPRODUCING Established deep personal reationship with God that grows daily. Is learning how to share their faith effectively. Mentors others and is influential for Christ. Practices financial stewardship. Ministers according to spiritual gifts and serves where needed.