We believe that people become more like Jesus when they have help and give help to others. The whole process begins when people help each other get connected with Jesus through making a commitment to Him. Some churches call this being “born again” or “getting saved.” Whatever it is called, it involves overcoming the distance that exists between people and God because of sin. Connecting with others often gives us the courage and direction to connect with God.

Just as a baby is born and then grows up, so a person needs to grow up after being “born again.” Often our hang-ups and habits follow us into our new life in Christ. Through Bible reading, prayer, and hanging out with others, we learn how to let Jesus shape us to be more like Him.

Jesus said of Himself that he came “not to be served, but to serve.” If we want to be like Him, serving our world is not optional. Most people have an innate desire to help others. However, serving goes one step farther, teaching us to sacrifice ourselves for others and helping them find what they really need. Sometimes serving will involve handing out food or providing medical care, and sometimes it will involve telling people about Jesus. Just as Jesus gave Himself to change the world, we are called to do the same.