Part 5: Next Steps — Finding Family and Walking Strong
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
— Hebrews 10:24–25 (NIV)
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You weren’t saved to walk alone.
Jesus calls us into relationship with Him — and into relationship with His people.
The Christian life is not a solo journey. It’s a family story.
Finding your place in that family, learning how to grow strong, and stepping into your purpose are your next steps.
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1. Find a Local Church
Church isn’t a building — it’s a body.
It’s the people of God, gathered together to worship, grow, and live on mission.
Look for a church that:
• Preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Teaches the full Word of God.
• Loves people with truth and grace.
• Believes in the power of the Holy Spirit.
As we’ve said in Part 4,
You don’t need a perfect church — there are none!
You need a place where grace is real, and Jesus is the center.
It might feel awkward at first.
You might not find the right fit immediately.
That’s okay — it’s part of the journey.
Ask God to guide you, and stay willing to follow where He leads.
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2. Get Baptized
Baptism is the public declaration of the new life God has given you.
It’s not about reaching perfection — it’s about planting a flag.
You’re saying:
“My old life is buried. My new life is risen with Christ.”
If you’ve said yes to Jesus but haven’t been baptized yet, that’s your next move.
It’s a step of faith — not to earn God’s love, but to celebrate it.
Talk to a pastor or leader at the church you find.
They’ll walk with you through it.
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3. Keep Growing Strong
Salvation isn’t just a starting line or a finish line.
It is a whole process:
Justified by faith in Jesus
Sanctified by faith under His Lordship
Glorified by faith in His return
God isn’t just saving you from something — He’s building you for something.
He’s forming a warrior, a worshiper, a carrier of hope.
That’s why we created resources like the Tri-Fire series:
• The 12 Flames Bible Plan — to ignite your first love for Jesus.
• The 42-Week Holy Shield Devotional — to anchor your life around His truth.
• The Shield Strategy Protocol — to equip you to live sent, strong, and shielded.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
You were never meant to.
We’re walking this out too — shoulder to shoulder, shield to shield.
(Stay tuned — we’ll show you how to start.)
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4. Live Sent
You were saved for relationship — but also for mission.
God has good works prepared for you (Ephesians 2:10).
Your life carries meaning beyond survival.
You might not always feel ready.
You might wonder if you’re enough.
But God sends real people — not perfect ones.
As you grow, He will send you:
• To love.
• To serve.
• To shine His light into darkness.
The a strong generation for God is rising — not to hide, but to advance the Kingdom of God in love and truth.
And you are part of it.
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You’re Never Alone Again
Jesus is with you.
The Holy Spirit is in you.
And the family of God surrounds you.
You were made for this.
You belong.
You are not walking alone anymore — not now, not ever.
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Ready to begin here?
Start with the Tri-Fire Series →
