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Spiritual Formation

Children. Young Adults.
Fathers.

Maturity in Christ follows a pattern (1 John 2:12-14). Discover where you are, what you need, and what’s next.

Stage 1

Spiritual Children

Forgiveness received and Father's love known.

Primary needs
  • · Protection
  • · Spiritual feeding
  • · Identity formation
Recommended Remedies
Stage 2

Spiritual Young Adults

Strength, God's Word indwelling, victory over evil.

Primary needs
  • · Spiritual warfare training
  • · Gift development
  • · Serving opportunities
Recommended Remedies
Stage 3

Spiritual Fathers

Deep knowledge of God, capacity to mentor.

Primary needs
  • · Intimate communion
  • · Mentoring responsibility
  • · Reproducing Christ's life
Recommended Remedies
Sequential Qualities · 2 Peter 1:5-7

Faith builds upon faith.

01
Faith
2 Peter 1:5

Foundation of all growth.

Practice: Speak one promise of God aloud each morning.

02
Goodness
2 Peter 1:5

Character reflecting God's nature.

Practice: Do one unseen kindness this week.

03
Knowledge
2 Peter 1:5

Understanding Scripture deeply.

Practice: Memorize one verse per week.

04
Self-Control
2 Peter 1:6

Mastering desires through discipline.

Practice: Fast from one comfort for one day.

05
Perseverance
2 Peter 1:6

Enduring through trials.

Practice: Name a trial you will not abandon this season.

06
Godliness
2 Peter 1:6

Personal holiness.

Practice: Identify one habit that contradicts God's character; surrender it.

07
Mutual Affection
2 Peter 1:7

Love within the faith community.

Practice: Reach out to one believer who is isolated.

08
Love
2 Peter 1:7

Agape — sacrificial, unconditional love.

Practice: Bless one person who has wounded you.