Christian Maturity

What does Christian maturity look like?  Is it a high level of emotional intelligence or self control?  Is it ethical behavior and Christlikeness?  Is it living a life of love, kindness, and grace?  At New Life we have developed a path towards Christian maturity that is shaped by four core values - biblical truth, relationships, service, and friendship.  We strive to help every New Lifer begin a relationship with Jesus by exploring and embracing biblical truth, belong by enjoying Christian community, become by enriching the lives of others through service, and branch out by encouraging others to follow Jesus.   

So what does Christian maturity look like?  Christian maturity looks like a person who is growing to understand God's word, engaging in authentic Christian relationships, actively engaging in service, and encouraging friends and neighbors to follow Jesus.  These four values are just a start, but they help us move in the direction of maturity as we follow Christ and become more like Him.  Ephesians 4:11-13 gives us an idea of what God has in mind for those who follow Christ.  It reads, "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."

Looking forward to Sunday as we strive to become more like Christ.  See you at the ARC, Pastor Tom