The Path To Belonging ðŸ§
We get it…joining a new church and even being part of a church family can be complicated. That’s why we have created a Path to Belonging that will help you navigate the necessary steps along the way. The Path to Belonging will take you from the moment you explore One Life Church online to becoming a fully integrated member of the church family. We encourage you to take your time. We’ve purposefully extended the on-ramp in order to give you time to discern if this is the right place for you and what it means for you to be part of the OLC family.
The Path of Belonging doesn’t end when you join OLC. This is a journey that continues as we learn to walk alongside one another and as we invite others to join us on the path.
Why do we call it a Path to Belonging?
The sense of belonging is one of humanity's most basic needs. Joining a church can help fulfill the basic need to belong both to God and to a group of people. The path is meant to be walked slowly and deliberately. There’s no rush. There’s something to be learned, enjoyed and experienced at every step on the path. Our hope and prayer is that this path will help you get to know the OLC family as you decide if this will be the place where you set down roots.
Although there is a linear element to this path we recognize that some of the steps will overlap and happen in a different order. That’s ok. We understand that everyone is in a different place when they enter the path, but all are headed in the same direction.
Most of all we invite you to walk with us as we learn the unforced rhythms of grace that make up a life of discipleship with Christ.
Step into BELONGING to the family of God at One Life Church.
Explore
You may be interested in our beliefs, values, vision, leadership structure, and more. Feel free to explore the website and let us know if you have any questions.
We are an open book 📖
Visit
At some point, you will want to visit our weekend gathering in person.
You will find our church is welcoming to all, with robust kids and student environments, ample parking, and coffee for those who enjoy something warm in the morning.
Ask
After attending four times on a Sunday morning, we encourage you to set up a coffee with one of our pastors. ☕
This gives you the space to ask some of your tough (or easy) questions. We love good questions and would love to meet with you.
Rest
Newcomers at One Life are invited to enter a 3-month season of rest, where you practice ‘being’ before ‘doing.’
During this time, your only 'responsibility' is to ask questions, experience communal worship, and lean into relationships.
Learn more about the gift of Sabbath by reading the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.
Orient
Following any path requires a compass and map to orient yourself to the landscape.Â
Our One Life Orientation is designed to do just that. It is also our version of a membership class.
It’s a two-hour event that gives you insight into the hopes, dreams, mission, core beliefs, values, and member expectations of One Life Church. It includes lunch, a short class, and childcare if needed.
Before you attend OLC Orientation we encourage you to learn more about our Kingdom Truths. These are statements that describe what we believe about who God is and how God operates in the world. These teachings will help you orient yourself to the OLC family.
Walk
Your journey doesn’t end here, it only continues as we follow Jesus together.
There are several ways to continue your walk with God at OLC, but here’s where we encourage you to begin:
• Gather Weekly on Sundays
• Join and Participate in a 242 Group
• Serve with a Ministry Team
• Partner Financially on a consistent basis
Learn
Learning is a life long journey. We encourage you to learn with other people. Following Jesus isn’t an individual sport. We need one another. So, whether it’s your family, a group of friends, your 242 Group, a group of co-workers or some neighbors...be a student of the way, the words and the works of Jesus.
