These Going Deeper Resources are intended to be used as a tool to help you identify where you currently are in your spiritual journey and then give you some ideas of some next steps to help you "go deeper.” Because there is no one-size-fits-all path to spiritual growth, we give you multiple ideas of tools (books, videos, activities, etc.) from which to choose to develop your head, heart, and hands in service to Christ.

But first, some DO's and DON’Ts in using these resources:

DO… use this resource to help you get a sense of where you currently are in your spiritual growth.
DON’T… use this resource to derive your spiritual worth or compare yourself to the maturity of others. Being "waist-deep" is no more valuable than being "ankle-deep.” You are not more loved the deeper you are.
DO… use this resource for yourself or others to offer suggestions tailored to an individual's spiritual maturity.
DON’T… use this resource as a legalistic tool to impose guilt on yourself or others.
DO… pick just one or two of the suggestions. Once complete, feel free to select another suggested resource.
DON’T… attempt to use all of the suggested resources at the same time!
DO… come back to these resources from time to time as we will be updating them every so often as we become aware of new or more effective resources.
DON’T… just do this on your own. Share what you are learning with someone else!

To get the most out of these resources, you need to have a general sense of your own spiritual maturity. Being honest with yourself, are you…

“On the Shore” - Not a follower of Jesus yet, but curious about the Christian faith?

“Ankle Deep” - New to faith in Christ and spiritually enthusiastic, yet still feel like you have much to learn?

“Knee Deep” - Growing in your faith, but still recognize you put personal preferences over others?

“Waist Deep” - Service-oriented with a focus on God and others, knowing how to “feed” yourself spiritually?

“Immersed” - Intentionally and strategically finding ways to share the gospel and disciple others?

Based on where you see yourself, choose the appropriate Resource sheet below and select one or more of the items on that list to help you move to the next depth (or help others go deeper).

On the Shore Ankle Deep Knee Deep Waist Deep Immersed