We've designed PathWay, a purposeful path of spiritual development, to help you reach your destination. We encourage you to discover your current location on the path and engage with the ministries we provide to help you move from where you are to where God is calling you to be.
Wherever you are, there’s a next step for you—just follow the path! Learn more below!
Engaging
This is an initial touchpoint for potential new church attendees, designed to create a welcoming first experience for our church community. These events range from minor, no-"Jesus Talks" to intentional, outspoken evangelism.
Special Event
An outreach-focused event designed to create welcoming first experiences for non-church members. These events serve as a bridge between the community and the church, ranging from casual community gatherings to more direct evangelistic events.
Worship Service
The primary weekly worship service combines worship, teaching, and fellowship opportunities. It is designed to be accessible to newcomers and meaningful for regular attendees.
Coffee with the Crew
An intentional time during service for new attendees to meet pastoral staff, elders, and their families to reduce preconceived feelings or worries about becoming connected to the church.
Salvation
A belief in one's heart that Jesus is Lord and a commitment with the mouth.
Baptism
A step of obedience to God through a public declaration of faith and spiritual commitment.
Learning
We believe Christians must know the Gospel, and knowing the Gospel starts with knowing who God is. We need to know who He is, what He has done for us, and what that means in our lives.
See Grace
A comprehensive four-week class providing an in-depth understanding of the church's identity, mission, and core beliefs.
BGI 100 (Bellefontaine Grace Institute)
First-level theological training provides foundational biblical understanding. The target audience is those with lower theological understanding who could greatly benefit from a foundational class to help build a solid base for healthy growth.
New Groups, New People
Introduction to small group ministry, creating pathways for community connection, and introducing people to what Grace Groups are all about. This introductory session will equip people with the skills and experience to be in healthy groups.
Reading Plan
A simple 4, 6, or 8-week reading plan is provided through one Gospel and one Epistle.
Holy Sexuality
Read through and/or participate in a 2-hour class and discussion on sexuality and what it means to have a Christian worldview in their areas.
Deepening
We believe being a Christian means living out the Gospel in community with each other. We must know others and allow ourselves to be known. In our relationships, we begin to apply the principles of the Christian life.
Be Grace Class
A 2 week Membership/partnership class that deepens commitment to the church community.
Regular Giver
Developing biblical stewardship and financial discipleship as an expression of spiritual growth.
Grace Group
Intentional community for deeper relationships and spiritual accountability.
BGI 200 (Bellefontaine Grace Institute)
Intermediate-level theological training for deeper biblical understanding.
S.H.A.P.E Class
Discovering personal spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences.
Multiplying
We believe that the Gospel is meant to be given – that it compels us as Christians to serve each other and to share with the world. We need to give freely what has been given to us and to love each other and our community with the love of Jesus.
Serve
Practical ministry involvement matching spiritual gifts with church and community needs.
Disciple Others
Transitioning from being discipled to actively discipling others.
BGI 300 (Bellefontaine Grace Institute)
Advanced theological training and biblical exploration.
Advanced Leadership Training
Intensive one-year theological and leadership development program that is invite only.
Missions
There are local and global opportunities to extend grace beyond the immediate community, including Short-term mission trips, long-term missions, and Church Planting in communities that need gospel-centered churches.