grow with us, as we follow Jesus
Discipleship
The word "disciple" is a word used in the bible to talk about those who follow Jesus. One modern translation of the word is "apprentice". As followers of Jesus we are like students and He is our Rabbi (a biblical word meaning teacher). Our goal is to spend time with the master and to learn His ways, so that we can live life like Him. If you're a Star Wars fan think Jedi and Padawan.
There are lots of elements to learning the way of Jesus, but they simply start with being with Him, spending time with Him, hanging out with Him, and allowing Him into all the areas of our lives.
As we spend time with Jesus we discover what He is like and His way of doing things.
Then we get to learn from Him, not like you did or do in school, but as apprentices by having a go at the art. Doing the things that Jesus did. It's there as we step out that we really learn how to live in the power of the Holy Spirit and walk in the way of Jesus.
Finally we start to become like Him, but not by trying. Instead as we spend time with Him and learn from Him we actually create space for the Holy Spirit to be at work in our lives transforming us more and more into the image of Jesus - a fully alive human being in relationship with the God of life and love.
Here on this page you'll find a number of resources and ways that we as a church use and engage with to help us on our journey of discipleship to Jesus.
GETTING STARTED
We've produced a booklet that simply explains and takes you through even more of what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus.
We've also put together a little survey that you can come back to again and again to help you self assess your own discipleship to Jesus. A way to encourage you with your discipleship growth and discover more ways in which you can experience the presence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit in your life.
You can download those here:
1-2-1 Course
At Counterslip we offer a 1-2-1 discipleship course. This is a 6 session course that is for anyone, whether you're new to faith or have been a Christian for years. It's a great opportunity to meet with a coach who will help you to discover more about the faith you have and the impact it can have on your life.
The course is currently full but please fill out the form below to register your interest and as soon as we have availability we will get in touch.
Mentoring
At Counterslip we offer a 1-2-1 discipleship course. This is a 6 session course that is for anyone, whether you're new to faith or have been a Christian for years. It's a great opportunity to meet with a coach who will help you to discover more about the faith you have and the impact it can have on your life.
The course is currently full but please fill out the form below to register your interest and as soon as we have availability we will get in touch.
HOME GROUPS
Jesus mostly didn't teach people one to one, He taught the disciples as a group, He spent time with them as a group, and they encouraged and spurred one another along together.
As a church we have a number of small groups that meet weekly in peoples' homes. These home groups share life together; read, discuss and question the bible together; and pray for each other so that they might all grow together as followers of Jesus.
If you would like to join a home group click the button below and Matt Holman (Adult Pastoral Assistant) will get in touch with you.
WORSHIP
A big part of following Jesus is being part of something bigger. You're not alone in this journey, you are part of a larger family. So one of the ways that we can be with Jesus is to come together to worship Him and to listen to His word (the bible).
We gather every Sunday morning at Oasis John Williams School at 10:30am to encounter Jesus through worship and His word. Join us, and be with Jesus.