NEXT STEPS
Faith Journey
Discover where you are in your walk with God, and take your next faithful step.
A growing journey with God, one step at a time.
YOUR FAITH JOURNEY
Have you ever responded to an altar call and wondered, “What happens next”?
Maybe you’re exploring the Christian faith, trying to understand what it means to follow Jesus, or looking for practical ways to grow in your relationship with God. Maybe you want to share your faith with others but aren’t sure where to begin. Wherever you are, the Faith Journey is designed to help you understand your next step and continue growing with God.
At Ignite, we believe no one should have to navigate their walk with God without a clear path forward. The Faith Journey was created to help you move from seeking Jesus, to surrendering to Him, to growing as a disciple, and eventually helping others do the same.
So, we built the Faith Journey.
It’s a set of programs that carry you along the vine below, from the seed being planted in your heart, to roots and water, to fruit, to multiplying that fruit in other people.
Find the stage you are in, and take the next step from there.
The four stages on the vine
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Watering — the roots go down. You get baptized, join a community, and build habits that feed you.
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Bearing — the fruit shows up. You serve on a team, and you start discipling someone else.
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Planting — the seed goes in. You hear the Gospel, decide to follow Jesus, and get rooted in the basics.
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Multiplying — the fruit reproduces. You lead, you send, and the people you disciple begin discipling others.
*tracks in purple, declarations in brown, who you’re becoming in light brown.
01 Planting
This is where the seed of faith is planted. In this stage, you may be exploring who God is, learning to encounter Him, discovering community, and beginning to understand the Gospel. Whether you are new to church, returning to faith, or simply curious, this stage is about being planted in the right environment to grow.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us if you want to learn more about Jesus or if you’ve decided to follow Him. We’ll help you take your next step through Rooted, our foundational discipleship journey designed to help you understand the Gospel, encounter God, and build a strong foundation in your faith.
02 Watering
This is where faith starts to take root. In this stage, you are learning how to follow Jesus, grow in your understanding of God’s love, take steps like baptism, and build a strong foundation through discipleship and community.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Get baptized. Water Track walks you through what baptism means and puts you on schedule for the next baptism service.
03 Bearing
This is where spiritual growth begins to produce visible fruit. In this stage, you are learning to apply God’s Word, serve faithfully, live transformed, and become more intentional about discipleship. Bearing is about moving from personal growth into visible fruitfulness in your life and service.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Growth Track is how you find your place on a team. It runs quarterly and ends in team placement.
04 Multiplying
This is where your life begins to reproduce faith in others. In this stage, you are growing as a servant leader, helping others follow Jesus, and carrying a deeper burden for the Great Commission. Multiplying is about becoming someone who not only grows but helps others grow too.
Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a next step for you.
MILESTONES EXPLAINED
The tracks, milestones, and identities that mark your journey.
Some are programs you complete, some are spiritual milestones you reach, and others describe who you are becoming as you grow.
The starting place for building a strong foundation in faith. It helps you understand the Gospel, encounter God personally, and begin your discipleship journey in community.
Rooted
Salvation Declaration
The moment you personally respond to Jesus and acknowledge your decision to follow Him. This is a key spiritual step where faith becomes personal and intentional.
A Follower has made the decision to walk with Jesus and is learning what it means to live a life shaped by Him. This step is about growing in obedience, identity, and relationship with God.
Follower
Water Track helps you understand the meaning and importance of water baptism. It prepares you to publicly declare the inward work God has done in your life.
Water Track
Baptism is an outward declaration of your faith in Jesus. It is a public step of obedience that shows you have identified with Christ and are choosing to walk in new life.
Baptism
Growth Track
Growth Track helps you understand Ignite, discover your place in the body, and take practical steps toward serving. It is designed to help you move from attending to belonging and contributing.
Team Placement
Team Placement helps you find a place to serve at Ignite by connecting your gifts, passions, and availability with a ministry team where you can grow while helping others.
Actively serving and partnering in the work of the Kingdom. Here, you shift from simply receiving to helping build, support, and strengthen the church community.
Co-Laborer
Intentionally growing in the ways of Jesus. At this point, you are living a life committed to learning, obeying, applying God’s Word, and becoming more like Christ.
Disciple
Disciple Maker
A disciple maker is someone who helps others grow in their walk with God. This step is about investing in people, sharing what God has taught you, and helping others take their next faithful step.
Fertilize Track is designed for deeper spiritual formation, maturity, and fruitfulness. It helps strengthen your foundation in God’s Word, character, service, and disciple-making.
Fertilize Track
Someone who leads with humility, responsibility, and love. Here, you demonstrate maturity, faithfulness, and a willingness to serve others while carrying spiritual responsibility.
Servant Leader
Gospel Multiplier
A Gospel Multiplier carries a burden to see others know Jesus, grow in faith, and become disciples themselves. This step reflects a life that reproduces faith, leadership, and Kingdom impact.
TELL US WHERE YOU ARE
Recognize where you are on the journey?
Let us know which stage you’re in and which milestones you’ve reached. It helps us celebrate how far you’ve come and walk with you into what’s next.
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Explore the four stages
See how Planting, Watering, Bearing, and Multiplying describe the Faith Journey.
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Recognize where you are
Identify the stage and milestones that best describe your journey today.
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Tell us
Update your Faith Journey so our leaders can celebrate with you and help you take your next step.
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We’re here to walk with you.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Here’s how it works.
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Your answers update your profile in Church Center.
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Leaders can see where you are in your journey.
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You’ll receive relevant follow-up, resources, and invitations to help you take your next step.
FAQS
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We want to celebrate your growth, understand where you are, and help you take your next faithful step.
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Yes! A leader may reach out to encourage you and help you take your next step.
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Yes, an account is required. Completing the form will update your profile and help us stay connected.
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Absolutely! You can fill the form again anytime as your journey grows and changes.