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Everyone has a valuable story and whether we realize it or not, everyone is on a journey with God! Regardless of where we might find ourselves on this journey, it can be difficult to discern if we are progressing.

You are holding Trinity’s guide to help identify where you are and where you want to be on your journey with God. The “trail markers” below are not to cubby-hole or make generaliza-tions about faith. The Journey simply provides help to identify your Christian growth goals.

So, where are you? What is your next step on The Journey?







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A Christian Growth Path

A Christian Growth Path

I have a growing curiosity about faith and what happens in a faith community. I might enjoy opportunities to interact with Christians, but have not decided if Christianity is for me.

AwakeningI am awakening to faith.





I have engaged in the church community. I’ve begun enjoying worship services and my small group participation. I am teachable, available, and open for what God has to share with me.

EngagingI am enjoying the journey.





God may seem far away to me. I might be struggling to understand the disconnect between a loving God and the pain I see in the world. I might feel stuck in my faith or perhaps I am finding myself disappointed with God or with other Christians.

QuestioningThings are out of focus.





I have been invited into this community of faith and am open to engaging in a ministry, group, or worship service. I am beginning to build friendships

and make connections that are really life-giving to me.

ConnectingI am connecting with this faith community.







I have “picked up the pack” of my faith and I “own” it. I have received Jesus as my Savior and I am experiencing a new life in Him. I am interested in discovering

and using my gifts and strengths to serve my church family and the world.

OwningI have taken ownership of my faith.







I’m beginning to recognize that I’m most happy when I’m in service to others. I long for others to know and experience the grace and freedom

I have found in Christ, and I want to help others experience this as well. I am ready to serve and to “guide” new folks along The Journey.

GuidingI am leading and serving others.







What Makes a Journey Group Unique? What Makes a Journey Group Unique? What Makes a Journey Group Unique?

Small Group OpportunitiesRegister: trinityhsv.org/thejourney



Freeway Begins Sunday, Jan 28 • 5:30 pm • Room 250 • Hilary & Jason Dunham



Not A Fan Begins Thursday, Jan 25 • 6 pm • Room 265 • Dee Ann & Steve Henderson



The Great Reversal Begins Wednesday, Jan 31 • 6:30 pm • Room 265 • Dixie & James Gossett



“One-Another” Bible Study Begins Wednesday, Jan 31 • 7 am • Breakfast Location TBD • Will Smith & Nathan Klose



The Jesus-Shaped Life: Discipleship & Mission for Everyday People Begins Monday, Jan 29 • 7 pm • Panera Bread on Airport Road • Tony Akers & Will Temple



This We Believe Begins Wednesday, Jan 31 • 6:30 pm • Room 270 • Mitchell Williams



The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith Begins Sunday, Jan 28 • 5:30 pm • Room 264 • Eric Kohler



On Your Own Using Right Now Media, Trinity’s online Bible Study, check out Trinity recommendations in this self-led study time.









Limited to 12 or less participants. Limited to 12 or less participants. Limited to 12 or less participants.

Resources that encourage movement along your Journey. Resources that encourage movement along your Journey. Resources that encourage movement along your Journey.

We value your time, only 4-12 sessions. We value your time, only 4-12 sessions. We value your time, only 4-12 sessions.

We value your story so no lectures. Facilitator-led dialogue. We value your story so no lectures. Facilitator-led dialogue. We value your story so no lectures. Facilitator-led dialogue.

Life happens: aim for 80% presence, 100% participation. Life happens: aim for 80% presence, 100% participation. Life happens: aim for 80% presence, 100% participation.

It’s deeper than “How ya doin’?” Grow knowledge and care for others. It’s deeper than “How ya doin’?” Grow knowledge and care for others. It’s deeper than “How ya doin’?” Grow knowledge and care for others.

Christian growth is movement: experience new resources, new opportunities, as we each “journey” at our own pace.



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Content-Based Content-Based Content-Based

Duration Duration Duration

Leadership Leadership Leadership

Participation Participation Participation

Community Community Community

Continuity Continuity Continuity

Awakening Connecting Engaging Owning Questioning Guiding Awakening Connecting Engaging Owning Questioning Guiding Awakening Connecting Engaging Owning Questioning Guiding

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE 9 am Contemporary Worship 9:15 am The Gathering Worship 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship



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We Are The Love Of Christ In Action. We Are The Love Of Christ In Action. We Are The Love Of Christ In Action.

Christian to the Core Begins Sunday, Jan 28 • 5:30 pm • Room 193 • Phil Wright



Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now Begins Sunday, Jan 28 • 3:30 pm • Room 265 • Miriam Smith Klose



The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Begins Sunday, Jan 28 • 5:30 pm • Room 270 • Tony Akers & Hank Miller



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