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Stepping Stones.a practical resource guide for taking next steps in your growingrelationship with Christ.
CONTENTSIntro and How to use this guidebutTrusting Jesusgrow in the grace andknowledgeof our LordandSavior Jesus Christboth now and to theday of eternity2 Peter 3:18Worshiping GodAuthentic FriendshipsPrayerApplying the BibleFamilyHoly SpiritKingdom of GodServiceThe Gospel4681012141618202224
INTRO:Welcome to an adventure! When you put your trust in Jesus Christ, youbegan a journey of spiritual growth. In doing so, you are getting to knowJesus better, learning to trust Him more, and growing in your love for Himand His people.As with any journey, your growth in Christ will happen one step at a time.As you look at Stepping Stones, remember that you are not alone. You havemany brothers and sisters in Christ who are taking the same steps, learningthe same things, and growing in the same way – together we are becomingmore like Jesus Christ every day.“. . . so that the Body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity inthe faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, and become mature,attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”Ephesians 4:12-13Why this resource andhow to use itAll of us would likely say that we want to grow and live the life God madeus to live. But sometimes it’s difficult to know if we’re actually growing inall the ways God desires or whether we’re growing at all. This resource isintended to help you determine potential areas of personal growth and thenprovide a pathway on which to walk—a collection of stepping stones—thatwill give you some direction and forward momentum. You may considerStepping Stones your personal roadmap to spiritual maturity.Every human being is unique, has different challenges, learns differently,and is designed by God to reflect His glory and to be His presence to theworld in a way like no other. Spiritual growth is not a “one size fits all”thing. God allows us to grow in a variety of ways—if we are regularlygetting together with other believers, listening to teaching, praying, andreading the Bible, we are definitely going to be growing. Nonetheless,it is good to be intentional in our growth and take steps to grow in acomprehensive way. Stepping Stones can allow each of us to take steps inour spiritual growth that are unique to our lives.A few notes about how Stepping Stones is organized .1) Stepping Stones is divided into ten areas of spiritual life, which areidentified as ten markers of spiritual maturity. The ten areas are arrangedinto the four strategic components of Cornerstone Church: Belong, Grow,Serve, and Go. If everyone who is a part of this church family is belongingin community, growing in Christ, serving God and others, and going withthe message of Jesus, then we as a church will be able to accomplish thetask God has given us of leading more and more people into a growingrelationship with Jesus Christ.2) The ten areas are in no order. If in looking over this resource you feelcompelled to learn more about the Holy Spirit, for instance, then start there.It makes no difference where that area is in the sequence of this resource.The only exception might be the first one listed: Trusting Jesus for MySalvation. Without this, there is no relational foundation with God on whichto build.3) Within each area you will find resources arranged into Step 1, Step 2, andStep 3. These steps refer to the depth and extent of the content similar tobeginner, intermediate, and advanced. In general, the content in Step 1 willset you up for success with the content in Step 2. However, the resources inStep 2 don’t specifically build on the resources in Step 1. So, feel free to startwith any step in any section. Keep in mind, though, that it never hurts toreview the fundamentals before going on to more advanced practice.4) Within each step, you will find four different avenues or forms of delivery:Book, Study/DVD, Media and Experience. Since we’re all wired differently,various options are in place for you to pursue. Choose whichever one willwork best for you or utilize them all.May God make Himself known to you as you walk with Him on this journey.The leadership of Cornerstone does not necessarily endorse 100% of theviews of all authors in this resource. These are simply solid resources thatshould be understood in light of the truth of Christ Himself, who is theWord of God.
Step us Christand His Work on theCross formy Salvation]Step 2Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:]It all starts with Jesus – knowing Him, trusting Him, loving Him.This is the key relationship that shapes my entire spiritual life. Toknow that I indeed have eternal life, that my sins are forgiven andthat I am a new creation in Christ creates the foundation for all ofmy other experiences with God – both in this life, and for all ofeternity!6I Am Not But I Know I Am - Louie GiglioNew Christian Handbook - Max AndersCoffee with Chris Caine podcastAnswering the two diagnostic questionsStep 3And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life,and this life is in his Son.Whoever has the Son has life;whoever does not have the Son of God does not havelife. I write these things to you who believe in the nameof the Son of God so that you may know that you haveeternal life.1 John 5:11-13How Good is Good Enough? (Adults) - Andy StanleyAm I Good Enough (Students) - Andy StanleyCornerstone Next Steps Booklet/Study“How Can I Know God?” Resources page of the Cornerstone websiteStarting PointBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:The Longing - Joey O’ConnerAltar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are - Craig Groeschelficm.org - Freedom in Christ MinistriesBaptismOther Resources:Books:All Is Grace - Brennan ManningThe Steps to Freedom in Christ - Neil AndersonUndaunted - Christine CaineStudies/ DVD: The Steps to Freedom in Christ DVDFreedom in Christ Small Group StudyUndaunted DVD StudyMedia:I Am - Louie Giglio Sermon7
Step ep 2Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:WorshipingGod]The Knowledge of the Holy - A.W. TozerThe Way of a Worshiper Bible Study and DVDworshipmatters.com - Bob KauflinThis is Our God DVD - HillsongStep 3]Yet a time is coming and has now come when the trueworshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and intruth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Fatherseeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship inthe Spirit and in truth.John 4:23-24When I truly worship God in spirit and in truth, I bring myselfinto the right relationship with God. I experience His Presencein new ways, I tap into His power, and I learn to know Him betterand trust Him more. A vibrant and real worship life is part ofhaving a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.8The Air I Breathe – Louie GiglioPassion Talk Series - Louie GiglioA Biblical Theology of Worship Podcast Episode - Scotty SmithMake Sunday mornings at Cornerstone a priorityBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Engaging with God - David PetersonAlleluia Series - Robert Webbersearch “worship” at ligonier.orgServing on the worship teamOther Resources:Books:The Purpose of Man: Designed to Worship - A.W. TozerWhatever Happened to Worship - A.W. TozerThe Way of a Worshiper - Buddy OwensWorship by the Book - D.A. CarsonWorship Evangelism - Sally MorganthalerStudies/DVD: The Complete Library of Christian Worship - Robert WebberMedia:Theology of Worship Podcast- Erwin McManusdavidgpeterson.comExperience: Revealing Jesus CD/DVD set9
Step 1BELONGBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Step 2EnjoyingAuthenticFriendships ng the Masculine Soul - Gordon Dalbey (for men)Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Breaking Free - Beth Moore (for women)The DNA of Relationships - Gary Smalleypaultripp.com/resourcesMen’s or Women’s RetreatStep 3]]Love Focused - Bob HughesBoundaries - Cloud and TownsendRansomed Heart podcast - John EldredgeCornerstone Small Group or Bible StudyJust as a body, though one, has many parts, but all itsmany parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For wewere all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were allgiven the one Spirit to drink.Corinthians 12:12-13Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:When People are Big and God is Small – Ed WelchChange and Your Relationships - Timothy Lane & Paul Trippccef.org/resourcesLong-Term Service Project or Mission TripOther ResourcesBooks:Measure of a Man - Gene GentzSacred Companion - David BrennerBoundaries - Cloud & TownsendBecoming Myself - Stasi EldredgeRelationships: A Mess Worth Making - Paul TrippA follower of Jesus does not live in a vacuum. They are part ofa body of believers, experiencing Christ through their spiritualbrothers and sisters. God desires for us to have real and lastingfriendships that stand both the test of time and the inhumanity ofthe world we live in.1011
Step 1GROWBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:TakingPower of Praying Through the Bible - Stormie OmartianWhen God’s People Pray - Jim CymbalaPermission to Speak Freely - Andy Stanley sermon series on youtubePraying on your own or as a family. Use our “At the Table” family prayerresource designed to keep at the center of your family dinner table to guideyour prayer before meals.Step 2SignificantBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Time forPrayerFresh Wind, Fresh Fire - Jim CymbalaA Journey to Victorious Praying DVD - Bill ThrasherUnceasing Prayer - James MacDonald blog24/7 Cornerstone Prayer Event each JanuaryStep 3]Ask and it will be given you, seek and you willfind, knock and the door will be opened to you.Matthew 7:7]So often, prayer becomes a religious performance and traditionrather than a living, breathing conversation with the Creator ofthe Universe who loves us more than life itself. God desires forus to both talk with Him and listen to Him . . .experiencing life with Him every day.12Book:Study/DVD:Media:Destined for the Throne - Paul BillheimerThe Circle Maker - Mark rience:Prayer WalkOther ResourcesBook:Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God - DallasWillardThe Practice of the Presence of God - Brother LawrenceStudies/DVD: The Power of the Whisper - Bill HybelsHearing God DVD - Dallas Willard, Richard Foster & John OrtbergMediaThe Power of Prayer radio teaching series - Chip IngramExperience: Family Prayer Resources13
Step standingand applyingthe Bibleto my daily life]All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful forteaching, rebuking, correcting and training inrighteousness, so that the servant of God may bethoroughly equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16-17The StoryWhat You Need to Know About Spiritual Growth - Max Andersblueletterbible.org or biblegateway.comL3Step 2Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience30 Days to Understanding the Bible - Max AndersRead the Bible for Life Workbook & DVD - George GuthrieCold Case Christianity youtube channelwalkthru.org/list-of-eventsStep 3]Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Cold Case Christianity - J. Warner WallaceThe Truth Project - Focus on the FamilyStand to Reason podcast - str.orgBible Study Fellowshipother resourcesBooks:Study/DVD:Experience:Life with God: Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation Richard FosterRead the Bible for Life - George GuthrieThe Life Application Study BibleBible School or Seminary CoursesGod speaks to us in His Word – the Bible. Learning to read,understand, and apply the Bible to our daily lives is the singlebiggest key to living the abundant life that Jesus talks about.The Bible is the Word of God—its power and meaning islimitless. Welcome to a lifetime of learning about the mind ofGod through study of the Bible!1415
Step lyStep ives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as isfitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and donot be harsh with them. Children, obey your parentsin everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers donot embitter your children, or they will becomediscouraged.Colossians 3:18-21God invented the family when He created woman and man. Hehas a plan for every family that involves truth, love, and service.aplan that reflects the heart of Christ for the home where all familymembers submit to each other out of a self-giving love. The bestway that we can bless our children and, by definition, our world, isby following that plan, living out the character of God every day.16The Mystery of Marriage - Mike MasonThink Orange - Reggie JoinerHouse or Home - Marriage Edition - Chip IngramHouse or Home - Parenting Edition - Chip IngramGod’s Sacred Design for Marriage radio program (2 parts)Marriage SeminarSacred Marriage - Gary ThomasParenting Beyond Your Capacity - Reggie Joiner & Carey NieuwhofThe Art of Marriage Small Group Studyfamilylifetoday.com/topicsMarriage Weekend - Weekend to Remember by Family LifeStep 3Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:The Most Important Place on Earth - Robert WolgemuthLove & War video series - John & Stasi EldredgeSermon series on sex, love & God at costamesa.rockharbor.orgParenting SeminarOther ResourcesBooks:Love and Respect - Emerson EggerichsEveryday Talk: Talking Freely and Naturally about God with Your Children John YountsEffective Parenting/Defective World - Chip IngramSurprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages - Shaunti FeldhahnGetting to the Heart of Parenting - Paul ered: A real look at Love, Sex and Dating - Eaglebrookchurch.com/sermonseries17
Step 1GROWBooks:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Ordering my lifein a way that reflectsthe values of theKingdomof God.Step 2Books:Study/DVD:Experience:His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!You have been faithful with a few things; I will put youin charge of many things. Come and share your master’shappiness!”Matthew 25:23Money, talents, abilities, possessions – all these are entrusted tous by God for the purpose of doing His work and bringing Himglory. How do we move from thinking, “What’s mine is mine” to“Not my will, but Your will be done?” Learning to truly use whatGod has entrusted to us for His purposes is the key to true wealthand blessing.18Sacred Rhythms - Ruth Haley BartonFinancial Peace University - Dave RamseyMission Trip to the PoorStep 3]]Genius of Generosity - Chip IngramManaging God’s Money - A Biblical Guide (based on Treasure Principle)Balanced - Andy Stanley podcastAdvent ConspiracyBooks:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:The Divine Conspiracy - Dallas WillardCelebration of Discipline DVD Curriculmgenerouschurch.com & renovare.orgSilence and Solitude RetreatOther ResourcesBooks:Studies/DVD:Media:A Life God Rewards - Bruce WiilkinsonChasing Francis - Ian CronJust Leave God Out of It - David TimmsLiving the Lord’s Prayer - David TimmsR12 - Chip IngramA Life God Rewards DVDDevotional Classics - Richard FosterSpiritual Simplicity: doing less, loving more - Chip Ingram teaching serieslivingontheedge.orgYour Move Balanced Financial Tools - yourmove.is/balancedTrue Spirituality - truespiritualityonline.org19
Step 1SERVEUsing the presenceThe Power of a Whisper - Bill HybelsDivine Design - Chip IngramThe Holy Spirit and You - sermon by Billy GrahamExperience:Spiritual Gifts Inventory and meeting with a Connection Coach atCornerstoneStep 2and powerof the Holy Spiritto live the lifeGod wants me to live.Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Forgotten God - Francis ChanWhen God’s Spirit Moves - Jim CymbalaFour Sermons on the Holy Spirit - John PiperMonthly PrayerStep 3]]Book:Study/DVD:Media:But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guideyou into all the truth. He will not speak on his own;he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell youwhat is yet to come.John 16:13Book:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Hearing God - Dallas WillardExperiencing God - Henry Blackabywww.blackaby.net/expgodThe Holy Spirit 12 Part Sermon Series brooklyntabernacle.org/media/sermonsHealing ServiceWe aren’t in this life alone. God has given us His Holy Spirit toguide us, teach us, and empower us. Getting to know Him, learninghow He works in us, and living our lives with Christ through thepower of the Spirit is crucial to becoming all that God has called usto be.2021
Step 1SERVEBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Valuing othersabove myself by offeringmy service to Godwithmy time, resources,& talentsStep 2Book::Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Jesus called them together and said, “You know that therulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their highofficials exercise authority over them. Not so with you.Instead, whoever wants to become great among you mustbe your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be yourslave-just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, butto serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:25-28The Kingdom of God is upside down. Jesus says that thosewho want to be great in God’s kingdom must be servants ofall. Learning to serve others in the name of Jesus is really a callto spiritual greatness. Learning to serve with the abilities andinterests that God has given us allows us to fulfill the uniquemission for which God has given each one of us.22In the Name of Jesus - Henri NouwenLet Your Life Speak - Parker Palmerworkasworshipnetwork.orgServe in a ministry role at CornerstoneStep 3]]Love Does - Bob GoffHoly Ambition - Chip Ingramemotionallyhealthy.orgComplete Personal Profile and meet with a Connection Coach atCornerstoneBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Next Generation Leader - Andy StanleyLeadership Essentials - Craig Groeschelyourmove.is/podcasts - Andy Stanley leadership podcastLeadership ConferenceOther ResourcesBooks:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Crazy Love - Francis ChanLeadership That Works - Leith AndersonUnder The Unpredictable Plant (a study in vocational holiness) Eugene PetersonAll In - Mark BattersonThe Heart of Mentoring - David A. Stoddard and Robert J. TamasyJesus on Leadership: Developing Servant Leaders - DVDchristianjobs.comCatalyst Conference23
Step 1GOBook:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Step 2Letting others hear,understand, &freely respondto the gospel through]Then Jesus came to them and said,“All authority in heaven and on earth has been givento me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of theSon and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obeyeverything I have commanded you. And surely I amwith you always, to the very end of the age.”Matthew 28:18-20The most dangerous thing we can do with God is to play itsafe. The Great Commission of Jesus tells us to go and makediscriples. The Great Commandment of Jesus tells us to do itbecause we love God and others. The words that God loves tohear from each of his childfren are “Here am I! Send me!”24Book:Study/DVD:The Heavenly Man - Brother YunGod’s Heart for the Nations - Jeff te Missions ExperienceStep 3what I say and do]Becoming a Contagious Christian - Bill Hybels/Mark MittelbergWalk Across The Room - Bill Hybelsshareyourfaithapp.comLocal Missions ExperienceBook:Study DVD:Media:Experience:Bridges of God - Donald McGavronPerspectives Courseradicalexperiment.orgCareer MissionsOther ResourcesBooks:Study/DVD:Media:Experience:Let the Nations Be Glad - John PiperThe Hole in the Gospel - Richard StearnsA Chance to Die - Amy CarmichaelFaith Path: Friends Helping Friends Find Christ- Mark MittelbergCatalyst Conferencerightnow.org/ministryUrbana Conferencechristmasgatherings.com25
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Undaunted - Christine Caine Studies/ DVD: The Steps to Freedom in Christ DVD Freedom in Christ Small Group Study Undaunted DVD Study Media: I Am - Louie Giglio Sermon Step 3 Book: The Longing - Joey O’Conner Study/DVD: Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are - Craig Groeschel Media: ficm.o
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Stepping Stones outlines each lesson, step by step from overview to conclusion, providing tried-and-true ways to use Stepping Stones successfully. We pray these lessons will be a blessing to you and your participants as Stepping Stones has allowed us to share God's unfolding plan of salvation with many.
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The MISD began piloting ORIGO Education’s Stepping Stones program in one of its eight elementary schools during the 2013-2014 school year. The results of that pilot program were positive, and strong enough to drive a districtwide adoption of - Stepping Stones in grades preK-5, beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.
users of Stepping Stones and others with an interest in the approach 2. One of the recommendations from the conference participants was forACORD to develop some guidelines drawing on its own and others' experiences of using Stepping Stones in order to help others to implement the approach to promote the highest possible standards wherever it .
Intervention: Stepping Stones Stepping Stones, South African adaptation 3rd edition Ten sessions of 3 hours: Listening & communication How we act & what shapes it Sex and love Contraception and conception, Taking risks, unwanted pregnancy STDs and HIV Safer sex & condoms Gender-based violence, Motivations for .
This evaluation was jointly commissioned by Stepping Stones for Families and the Glasgow Centre for Population Health. The commissioned agency, Nick Hopkins Consulting with Craigforth Ltd and David Ogilvie, conducted the fieldwork and reporting. Grateful thanks are due to the nursery staff, Stepping Stones for Families staff and most of all, the
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