Spiritual Development – Discipleship 101
B1, Begin, Believe, Belong, Become
A 21 course curriculum of spiritual development offered on a rotating schedule that can be entered into at virtually any point.
B1 “From the Heart” -B1 with God, B1 With Yourself, B1 With Your Neighbor
Begin
1. Christianity 101
2. Christianity 101 from a Progressive Perspective
3. Understanding Sacraments
4. Spiritual Gifts
5. Practical Steps to Grow Spiritually
How to Pray, Choose a Bible, Study the Bible, Share our Faith and Practice Stewardship
Believe
1. What does MCC believe?
2. What about salvation or being “born again”?
3. Sexuality and Spirituality 101
4. Homosexuality and the Bible 101
5. What do I believe?
Belong
1. The Value of Community
Worship, Connection, Caring and Mission
2. Building an Inclusive and Welcoming Community
3. MCC 101
History, Social Action, Membership Covenants
4. Ecumenical Dialogue
Building Bridges that liberate and unite
5. Being the Church in the World
a. Faith, Politics and Justice
b. Beyond Sunday Worship and Mission
c. Our Connection with the Earth
d. Everyday Stewardship
Become
1. Living my Faith
Service, Social Justice, Stewardship, Setting an Example
2. Sharing My Faith/Responding in Faith
3. Sustainable Me
Spiritual Practices, Health and Wholeness
4. Become One
With the Earth, With Each Other, In Understanding (interfaith, intercultural understanding)
5. Become Engaged
Apply your gifts, Invest in your future, Balancing home, work and service