Providence Pathway
Connecting with Christ & Others
Growing in Truth & Love
Serving the Church & the Community
Going To the City & To the World
The Pathway to Spiritual Growth
We accomplish our mission of glorifying God by introducing all peoples to Jesus through a focused discipleship pathway. This Pathway contains four steps (connect, grow, serve, and go) and will help you grow spiritually while serving God on His mission.
Each step of the pathway is offered in order on consecutive Sunday mornings at 11 AM in The Gathering; however, you may start or join the Pathway on any Sunday. The connect step of the Pathway is the only required step to become a member of Providence.
We believe experiencing each step of the pathway will play a vital role in your spiritual growth while helping you live for Christ.
Connect
Connecting with Christ & Others
Personal
Connect with Jesus by knowing the gospel and having a personal relationship with Him.
With Others
Connect with others each week through Sunday morning worship.
Grow
Growing in Truth & Love
Personal
Grow on your own by using our daily Bible reading plan. Sign up for a daily email or view it on the app
With Others
Grow with others by finding community in a Life Group.
Serve
Serving the Church & the Community
Personal
Serve on your own by intentionally looking for ways to serve others.
With Others
Serve with others. Find a place to volunteer on Sunday mornings and during the week here.
Go
Going to the City & to the World
Personal
Go and share the gospel with everyone you meet.
With Others
Go and share the gospel on a short-term mission trip.
Membership
We believe God intended for the Christian life to be done in community with other believers and they should gather together often to worship God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. The people who gather, not the place where they gather is called a church. The study or doctrine of the local church is called Ecclesiology. We believe membership in a local church is absolutely essential for both your spiritual growth in God and your endurance to finish strong and then see God after death.
1. Become a follower of Jesus
Visit the Welcome Center in the Main Lobby after a service, and let us know you are interested in connecting with Providence.
We will introduce you to a deacon (those who simply want to serve you). Your deacon will be your guide through the membership process.
Your deacon will meet with you to explain the process. Because the church is the body of believers in Christ (Christians), he will ask you to share with him about how you became a follower of Jesus. If you are uncertain about this, he will gladly share with you how you may know Jesus personally and be certain of your salvation.
2. Baptism
This is not required if you have previously been baptized as a believer by immersion in a Christian church.
3. Begin the Pathway to Spiritual Growth
The Connect step is offered multiple times a year on Sunday mornings and is required prior to membership.
Middle school and high school students should also attend this step if they wish to become a non-voting member (any member under age 18 is a non-voting member).
4. Be Introduced
Upcoming Events
Providence Pathway – Go
The Gathering @ Providence Church 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NCAt Providence, going means sharing the gospel with those around us, whether that is through reaching the community in local outreach or taking a short-term mission trip around the world. […]
Providence Pathway – Connect
The Gathering @ Providence Church 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NCAre you new to Providence? Are you looking for ways to meet others? We are offering a Connect experience, where you will have the opportunity to meet others who are […]
Providence Pathway – Grow
The Gathering @ Providence Church 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NCIn this session, learn how reading the Bible and using the Bible Reading Journal will help your faith grow. Also, learn how to build community and grow together by participating […]