The Map

“I’m not sure I fully understand what a Christian is and does, but I am looking for a place where I can ask my questions.”

Next steps

• Alpha
• Coffee with an Abbey “Guide” — children’s minister, youth minister, clergy, women’s or men’s ministry leaders

“I am looking for a safe place to ask specific questions about The Abbey. What does it believe? What are its vision and values? Who is in leadership?”

Next steps

• The Compass — printed guide in the pews and at the welcome table
• Orientation — 10 minutes after church — sit with one of our clergy or staff and ask questions
• Membership Orientation — time with our clergy to ask questions and hear what it means to become a member

“I’m curious about the kind of people who are at The Abbey. Could I belong here?”

Next steps

• Sunday Worship — 10:30 AM
• Sunday Family Worship — 4 PM
• Supper Clubs
• Men’s Quarterly events
• Women’s Quarterly events
• Christmas Party
• Feast Days — lunch after church, three times a year

“I’m trying to discern if The Abbey is the right congregation for me and my family. What does this church believe? Who is in charge, and how are decisions made? What are The Abbey’s vision and values?”

Next steps

• Membership Orientation — time with our clergy to ask questions and hear what it means to become a member

“I am seeking to get more connected to the community.”

Next steps

• Theology on Tap — six weeks every fall
• Men’s Retreat — spring
• Women’s Retreat — fall
• Co-ed Bible Study — all year
• Men’s Bible Study — all year
• Women’s Bible Study — all year

“I am seeking a place for me to serve.”

Next steps

• Service Orientation — booklet at the welcome table
• Conversation with an Abbey “Guide” — after reading the Service Orientation, talk with a leader about serving in their area

“I am seeking a church that cares for its members — the newcomer, the sick, the new mother, children and youth, those going to college, those walking through grief, weddings and funerals, the shut-in. How do I ask for the care I need?”

Next steps

• Care Ministry contact info — at the welcome table
• Contact us — through this website

“I am seeking to grow in my faith. I want to learn how to apply Biblical truth to my life.”

Next steps

• Orientation to our Growth Opportunities — “Excursions”
• Bible Studies — all year
• Live Your Calling / Discover Your Gifts — winter
• Health and Healing for Christians — spring
• Foundations — spring
• Journey of Restoration — fall

“I want to explore my calling and gifting and learn how it fits with the body of Christ at The Abbey.”

Next steps

• Live Your Calling / Discover Your Gifts

“I want to explore how I might steward my time, talents, and treasures for the advancement of the Kingdom.”

Next steps

• Stewardship of Your Life

“I want to explore new ways to serve.”

Next steps

• Service Orientation — booklet at the welcome table
• Conversation with an Abbey “Guide” — talk with a leader about serving in their area

“I want to meet with a small group of others exploring their faith.”

Next steps

• Join a Small Group

“I want to learn to take my thoughts captive and live in joy, peace, and love with others.”

Next steps

• Foundations

“I want to explore what may be getting in the way of my wholeness — to forgive, reconcile, and grow in spiritual and emotional health.”

Next steps

• Health and Healing

“I want to discover my gifts, understand where I fit within the body of Christ, and practice the good works He has prepared for me.”

Next steps

• Live Your Calling / Discover Your Gifts

“I want to practice being part of the Body of Christ — honoring and encouraging others, giving testimony, knowing and being known.”

Next steps

• Round Tables

“I want to practice my faith at The Abbey.”

Next steps

• One-on-one discipleship — a commitment to receiving it and offering it
• Excursions, including Round Tables — a commitment to attending, and to finding where you can lead and serve others