The 9Habits of Christ Followers

What is a Christian?

What is a Christian supposed to do after they're saved and baptized? For some, it's not exactly intuitive to know how to follow Jesus. At Cross Church, after years of development, getting feedback and learning how to pastor and disciple people in a practical way, our Pastoral team, led by Pastor Alan has come up with 9Habits that you can implement into your daily life to become a disciplined disciple. These habits are by no means all-encompassing or a complete list of how to follow Jesus, but once you implement them into your daily and weekly life, we believe you will have the basis of a successful relationship with Jesus.

1. GO TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY

Worship. Hear the Word. Fellowship. Receive the Lord’s Supper

“He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was His custom, He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.” -Luke 4:16

2. HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST

Have a Gospel Worldview

“But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.” -1 Corinthians 2:16b

3. HAVE A DAILY WALK WITH GOD

Daily Prayer & Reading the Bible

“Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.” -Mark 1:35

4. MOMENT-BY-MOMENT HOLINESS

Do What Jesus Would Do

“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.” -John 6:38

 

5. BE IN A SMALL GROUP

We Become Like our Friends

“He appointed twelve that they might be with him…” -Mark 3:14

6. SERVE

We Must Serve Each Other as Christ Served Us

“…Your attitude must be like My own. For I did not come to be served, but to serve.” -Matthew 20:26-28

7. BE DISCIPLED

Submit to Preaching, Learning Doctrines, Reading, Being Mentored

“After three days they found [Jesus] in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” -Luke 2:46

8. MAKE DISCIPLES

Evangelism, Missions, Teach people to obey Christ

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” -Matthew 28:19-20

9. GIVE

Advance the Kingdom, Practice Hospitality, Share With Those in Need

“Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” -Galatians 1:4