Practicing the way

Our Discipleship Pathway

The journey of discipleship is not linear, it’s cyclical. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to following Jesus. This pathway is simply an invitation to move deeper into our family. Move at your pace, in the way that matches your journey, and in the timing that fits your limits. You are welcome here.

THE JOURNEY

Growing as disciples of Jesus

Following Jesus is more than something we do on Sundays. It shapes the whole of our lives as we learn to be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what Jesus did.

At Garden City, we want to create opportunities that help each of us keep growing in our faith and put it into practice. Our Discipleship Pathway brings together some of the key ways we do that: gathering together, learning through courses, building community, contributing to the life and mission of the church, and developing rhythms that help us follow Jesus in everyday life.

The pathway isn’t a programme to complete or a series of steps everyone takes in the same order. Wherever you are in your journey, there is always an opportunity to take another step.

Sundays

We gather as a whole church family every Sunday to worship, share stories, teach the Scriptures and seek Jesus together. Whatever your background, Sundays are a great place to connect with us.

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Vineyard Gatherings

Garden City is part of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland, a growing family of churches across the UK and Ireland. Throughout the year there are opportunities to gather with the wider Vineyard family for worship, teaching, equipping and connection.

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Alpha

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each session looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Everyone is welcome.

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Kintsugi Hope

Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Groups are safe and supportive spaces for people from any background to explore how to maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing in the midst of our often messy lives.

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Electives

Electives are spaces where we learn together, find inspiration and discover practical ways to live out our faith in everyday life through teaching, discussion and practical application.

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City Groups and communities

As our church continues to grow, we’re committed to being more than just a Sunday crowd. We want to be a community that’s truly formed together, where people can know others and be known.

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Serve with us

As followers of Jesus, we’re called to link arms and serve together. Everyone has a part to play as we serve each other, our city and the world around us.

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Give generously

We believe everything we have, including our finances, is a gift from God. Our generosity enables us to pursue our shared vision and invest in the life and future of the church.

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Leadership Essentials

A modular online course running throughout the year, covering some of the foundational aspects of Christian leadership. Grow in understanding, confidence and insight alongside others from our church family.

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Leadership College

A year-long, intensive part-time programme for those experiencing a compelling call to leadership and wanting to invest intentionally in that call. It is particularly suited to those exploring vocational ministry or church planting.

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Discipleship Year

Whether you’re taking a year out, exploring what comes next or sensing a call to leadership or ministry, the Vineyard Discipleship Year is an opportunity to learn, serve and grow alongside others. Become more rooted in God, discover more of who he’s made you to be and get involved in what he is doing through our church and across our city.

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Theology

We want emerging leaders to be able to navigate the challenges of ministry with theological depth and confidence. Vineyard Theological Training offers filmed modules designed to equip you in the richness of the Bible, theology and the Kingdom of God.

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Church Planting

We want to be a church that multiplies. As we look ahead, we’re committed to identifying, training, equipping and sending people to launch new sites and plant churches that love, serve and bless their local communities.

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Rhythm of Renewal

Throughout history, Christian communities have embraced a shared Rule of Life: a framework of spiritual practices and rhythms designed to help people grow in their journey with Jesus. Our Rhythm of Renewal is a set of daily, weekly and monthly practices that shape our shared life together, helping us be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what Jesus did.

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What's your next step?

Let’s find out together!

Following Jesus was never meant to be a journey we make alone. If you’re not sure what your next step might be, we’d love to help you find a place to begin, get connected and keep growing.

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