Discipleship begins not with what we do, but with God’s initiative. God draws us into relationship—with God and with one another—through worship, prayer, community, and hospitality. We connect because God has already reached out to us.

Key Emphases

  • Worship

  • Prayer

  • Community

  • Belonging before believing

  • God’s grace at work before we respond

Supporting Scriptures

  • But God shows his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8

  • Remain in me, and I will remain in you. - John 15:4

  • The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. - Acts 2:42

  • Let’s think about how to encourage each other to love and good deeds… not staying away from our worship gatherings. Hebrews 10:24-25

  • If we live in the light… we have fellowship with each other. - 1 John 1:7

A United Methodist Perspective

Connection is not optional—it is how grace is first experienced. Faith is personal, but never private. Connection is prevenient grace, where God meets us first.