Seventh-day Adventists will grow into spiritually mature disciples through daily communion with God.1 Prompted by the Holy Spirit, a deeper relationship with Him is nurtured through prayer,2 the study of Scripture,3 mission and service,4 stewardship,5 and application of the inspired instructions of the Spirit of Prophecy.6

MEASURABLE GOALS:

Significant increases in: 

  1. Time spent in daily unrushed prayer, Bible study, and meditation on the life of Christ and biblical themes7

  2. Daily family worship participation

  3. Daily usage of the Sabbath School Bible study guides for all ages

  4. Weekly participation in prayer meetings or small groups

  5. Weekly reading of Ellen G. White’s writings

  6. Weekly worship attendance at Sabbath School and church services

  7. Practicing the stewardship principles of time, talents, tithe, offerings, and health 

  1. Psa. 16:8; Luke 6:12; John 14:23; 1 John 1:3; Rev. 3:20

  2. Mark 11:24; Acts 2:41-47; Rom. 8:26; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Phil. 4:6

  3. Prov. 4:10-13; Matt. 4:4; 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12

  4. Prov. 11:25

  5. Psa. 24:1; Prov. 3:9; Matt. 25:21; 1 Cor. 4:2; Col. 3:23-24

  6. Amos 3:7; 2 Chr. 20:20; Rev. 12:17; 19:10

  7. Jos. 1:8; Psa. 1:2, 63:6, 77:12, 119:15, 97, 145:5; Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, pp. 82-83, 207, 271; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, pp. 112-13.