Learn Jesus
Whole disciples...
Submit to God’s Word.
Embrace true identity in Christ.
Grow with God’s people.
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The Discipleship Pathway
Becoming a Whole Disciple at Parkview
Discover Your Next Step
No matter where you are in your journey, whether just exploring Christianity, a life-long believer, or somewhere in between, there is a next step for you. We hope this discipleship pathway helps you identify your next step and encourages you as you see the ways in which you are growing as a whole disciple.
A whole disciple is a forgiven child of God who is taking the next step to learn, love, and live Jesus.
Love Jesus
Whole disciples...
Love Jesus passionately above all else.
Repent with a humble heart.
Love God’s people.
Live Jesus
Whole disciples...
Pursue the Spirit’s leading prayerfully.
Steward all of life for God’s glory
Invite others to take the next step.
Whole Disciples Sermon Series
A 4-part series overview of the definition.
Breaking Down the Definition
A YouTube playlist breaking down the overall definition and all nine areas of growth.
Suggested Resources
We have a handful of resources recommended by staff to help you take the next step in each growth area.
Submit to God’s Word
- How to Read the Bible Better by Richard Chin (link to purchase)
- Bible Talk Podcast by 9Marks (link to listen)
- Bible Matters by Tim Chester (link to purchase)
- Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin (link to purchase)
Embrace true identity in Christ
- The Centrality of the Gospel by Tim Keller (link to read)
- In His Image by Jen Wilkin (link to purchase)
- Need to Know by Gary Millar (link to purchase)
- Identity Theft by Melissa Kruger (link to purchase)
Grow with God’s people
- How to Walk into Church by Tony Payne (link to purchase)
- You’re Not Crazy podcast by Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry (link to listen)
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (link to purchase)
- Corporate Worship by Matt Merker (link to purchase)
Love Jesus passionately above all else
- Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund (link to purchase)
- Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves (link to purchase)
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer (link to purchase)
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (link to purchase)
Repent with a humble heart
- The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges (link to purchase)
- Humble Roots by Hannah Anderson (link to purchase)
- J-Curve by Paul Miller (link to purchase)
- Choosing Forgiveness by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth (link to purchase)
Love God’s people
- The Gospel by Ray Ortlund (link to purchase)
- Belong by Barnabas Piper (link to purchase)
- The Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop (link to purchase)
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield (link to purchase)
Pursue the Spirit’s leading prayerfully
- A Praying Life by Paul Miller (link to purchase)
- “The Holy Spirit for Dummies” on Verity podcast by Phylicia Masonheimer (link to listen)
- A Praying Church by Paul Miller (link to purchase)
- “Why We Pray” on Let’s Talk podcast by Melissa Kruger, Jackie Hill Perry, and Jasmine Holmes (link to listen)
Steward all of life for God’s glory
- God’s Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison (link to purchase)
- Life with Jesus by Tim Chester (link to purchase)
- Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vandersteldt (link to purchase)
- Garden City by John Mark Comer (link to purchase)
Invite others to take the next step
- The Thing Is by Tony Payne (link to purchase)
- Growing Together by Melissa Kruger (link to purchase)
- The Vine Project by Tony Payne and Collin Marshall (link to purchase)
- Discipleship Series on Journeywomen podcast by Hunter Beless (link to playlist)