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Talk to God.

Prayer is simply talking with God. You don't need special words or a perfect life to begin. Tell Him what you're thankful for, what you're worried about, and where you need help. He's not looking for a performance… He's inviting you into a relationship.

Jesus taught His followers to pray, and He made time to pray Himself. You can too. Start with a few honest minutes each day. Pray when you're excited, when you're hurting, and when you don't know what to say. And make room to listen as you read His Word and learn His ways.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PRAY PERFECTLY. YOU JUST HAVE TO BEGIN.

Get to know Jesus.

The Bible isn't just another book. It's God's Word, and it helps us discover who He is, what He's done, and how to follow Jesus. Scripture teaches us truth, challenges the way we think, corrects us when we're headed in the wrong direction, and gives us wisdom for everyday life.

You don't have to understand the entire Bible before you start reading it. Begin with the Gospel of John and get to know Jesus: what He said, how He treated people, why He came, and what it means to follow Him.

FIVE MINUTES A DAY IN GOD'S WORD WILL ABSOLUTELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Start small. Be consistent. Before you read, ask God to help you understand. Then ask yourself: What does this show me about Jesus? What is God teaching me? What can I put into practice today? You can grow from five minutes, but you don't have to wait until you have an hour to begin.

Go public with your faith.

Water baptism is one of the first ways we respond in obedience to Jesus. It is a public declaration that you've placed your faith in Him and that your life belongs to Him. Going beneath the water pictures being buried with Christ; coming up pictures the new life we have through His resurrection.

Baptism doesn't save you… JESUS does. We aren't baptized to earn God's love. We're baptized because we've received His grace and want the world to know whom we're following.

If you have questions, that's okay. Our pastors would love to talk with you about what baptism means and help you take that step.

Be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

God didn't just save you FROM something… He saved you FOR something. And He never intended for you to do it in your own strength.

When you trust Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within you. Jesus also promised His followers power through the Holy Spirit to live boldly, share the Gospel, and serve others. At Dream City, we believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit and encourage believers to keep seeking His filling and leading.

The Spirit gives gifts to build up the church and help us care for people. Scripture describes wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, different kinds of tongues, and interpretation of tongues. These gifts aren't trophies for the most spiritual people. THEY'RE GIVEN TO HELP US SERVE.

We believe speaking in tongues is BIBLICAL and should not be discouraged. We also believe in ALL the gifts of the Holy Spirit… but we don't believe one particular gift is the measuring stick for whether someone has the Holy Spirit. A believer who has never spoken in tongues is not somehow LESS SPIRITUAL than someone who has.

The Spirit also grows something in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Those qualities matter every bit as much as the gifts.

THE HOLY SPIRIT DOESN'T JUST GIVE US POWER TO DO SOMETHING… HE TRANSFORMS US INTO PEOPLE WHO LOOK MORE LIKE JESUS.

Ask God to fill you, teach you, and use your life. You can ask questions and seek Him without fear or pressure.

Find your people.

YOU CAN'T DO LIFE ALONE. Following Jesus isn't meant to be a solo journey. We need people who will celebrate with us, tell us the truth, pray with us, and stand beside us when life gets hard.

Think about this: Adam was in paradise, in fellowship with God, and STILL God said it wasn't good for him to be alone. We were created for relationships. Jesus also promised to be among His followers when they gather in His name. In Matthew 18, that promise comes in the context of believers handling difficult matters together; it reminds us that Jesus cares deeply about the life of His gathered people.

THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHANGES PEOPLE. We don't believe His presence is confined to a building. But we DO believe gathering to worship, pray, encourage one another, and carry each other's burdens matters.

That's why we want to help you find a LifeGroup. Don't just attend church around people. Build relationships with people who will help you follow Jesus.

Keep following Jesus.

Following Jesus isn't about making one decision and then standing still. It's learning to trust Him with more of your life, one day at a time. Some days you'll feel strong. Other days you'll have questions, struggles, or setbacks. Keep following Him through all of it.

Worship with your church family. Keep praying and reading Scripture. Ask questions. Let trusted believers encourage and challenge you. And look for ways to serve: God has given you abilities, experiences, and opportunities that can bless someone else.

GROWTH ISN'T ABOUT BEING PERFECT TOMORROW… IT'S ABOUT KEEPING YOUR EYES ON JESUS TODAY.

Help somebody find Jesus.

“Evangelism is just one hungry person telling another where to find bread.”

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” When you discover the hope and new life found in Him, that's good news worth sharing. Evangelism isn't about winning arguments or pretending you have every answer. It's about helping someone else find Jesus.

Start with your story. What was your life like? How did you come to trust Jesus? What is He teaching you now? Pray for someone you know, listen to their story, invite them to church, and be ready to share why Jesus matters to you.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT JESUS TO TELL SOMEBODY ABOUT JESUS. And remember: we're not just inviting people to an event. We're introducing people to a Savior.

Live generously.

Following Jesus changes how we see everything… including our time, abilities, possessions, and money. Everything we have is something we can steward to honor God and bless others.

Generosity is bigger than a donation. It's showing up when someone needs help, giving your time, serving with your gifts, sharing what you have, and supporting the work of the Gospel. Financial giving is one way we worship God and participate in the mission of the church.

WE DON'T GIVE TO EARN GOD'S LOVE… WE GIVE BECAUSE WE'VE ALREADY RECEIVED IT. Scripture teaches us to give willingly and joyfully, not under pressure. You belong here whether or not you give.

There's always a next step.

Maybe you've just said yes to Jesus. Maybe you've been following Him for years. Either way, God isn't finished working in your life. There's always another opportunity to grow, to serve, to love someone, and to take a step of faith.

If you're unsure what your next step is, don't try to figure it out alone. Talk with a pastor, connect with a LifeGroup, and let us walk with you.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME.