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Following Jesus
The Way of Jesus
We hear the language “Follower of Jesus” all the time, but what does it mean to be a disciple, or apprentice, of the Rabbi from Nazareth? Put simply, it means you reorganize your life around three simple goals: Abiding in the Father, Becoming like Jesus, Changing the world with the Holy Spirit. Our dreams is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city will be transformed.
Abiding in the Father
Prayer, Scripture, Silence & Solitude, Sabbath, Fasting, Generosity, Simplicity, Celebration.
Abiding in the Father isn’t a passive act, but a daily commitment to practices that bring us closer to His heart. Our invitation to you is not just to pray, but to converse with God. Not just to read Scripture, but to let it speak to your soul.
We invite you to discover the power of silence and solitude, to practice the Sabbath for today, to experience the spiritual clarity that comes with fasting. We call you to embrace a spirit of generosity, to appreciate the beauty of simplicity, and to celebrate God in every aspect of life.
Becoming like the Son
Meeting together, Communion, Corporate Prayer & Worship, Eating & Drinking, Confession, Hospitality, Belonging & Service
Becoming like Jesus is a life-changing journey, one that takes place not in isolation but in community. It is in the sharing of our lives—the good and the bad, the joys and the sorrows—that we truly become. We extend an invitation to you to join us in this communion of becoming, through prayer and worship, eating and drinking, confessing and forgiving.
We encourage you to welcome the stranger, to confront and heal from your past, to discover your unique calling, and to use your gifts for the building of our community. We invite you to give and receive the gift of feedback, for it is through this exchange that we grow together in the likeness of Jesus.
Changing the world with the Holy Spirit
Preaching the Gospel, Demonstrating the Gospel and Modeling the lifestyle of the Gospel.
Changing the world with the Holy Spirit is more than an ideal—it’s a practice, it’s an action. It begins with building relationships, with sharing your God story, with proclaiming the Good News of God’s Kingdom coming near.
Our invitation to you is one of active involvement: pray for the sick, resist evil, meet needs wherever they arise. Be a voice for the voiceless—the outcast, the poor, the orphaned, the widowed. Start Gospel communities, partner with the city, strive for unity within the Body of Christ.
Join hands with those who are starting Christ-centered communities here locally and all around the globe. Support God’s work through praying, giving and being hands on in the mission field. We invite you to join us in changing the world with the Holy Spirit.
Our Rhythm
Have you ever considered the rhythm of your life? Here in Abbalove church these are the rhythms that doesn’t just guide our steps; it transforms our lives. You’re invited to join us in this spiritual journey, finding your own rhythm as a disciple of Jesus.
This is the space where you will be challenged to continuously grow, move, and be transformed. This is done in the context of a healthy family culture grounded in love, service and guided by the teachings of Jesus.
