Chisenhall Fellowship

Next Steps at Chisenhall Fellowship

Faith grows through movement.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore Christianity or rebuilding after stepping away from church, the next step is usually simpler than it feels.

We think about growth in four movements.

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Find Your Family

Step One

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Find Clarity

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Find Your Identity

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Find Your Calling

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Pastor Drew Caperton teaching from the Bible at Chisenhall Fellowship

Start by Visiting on a Sunday

Simply gather with the church. Sunday mornings are where:

  • Scripture is taught clearly
  • You hear about Jesus and our church
  • You begin to discern whether this is a place you can grow

There’s no pressure to sign up or commit. Come, listen, and take it in.

Plan a Visit
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Step One: Find Your Family

People grow best in real community, not in isolation.

At Chisenhall Fellowship, that happens primarily through Home Groups.
These groups are where Scripture, prayer, shared meals, and honest conversation shape everyday life.

If you want to move beyond attending and toward belonging, this is the step.

Current Home GroupsLearn about Home Groups
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Step Two: Find Clarity

Clarity comes from learning how to hear and respond to God’s Word.

For many, this happens through:

  • Consistent Sunday teaching
  • Serving on a Ministry Team
  • The Gospel Course and Membership process

This step is about understanding what you believe, and why it matters.

GOSPEL COURSE RESOURCES

3 Circles Training

Personality Assessment

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

COMMON BARRIERS

Every Christian can make disciples, but most have barriers to this idea. Here are the most common barriers:

1. “I’m not even sure I’m a Christian.” The Gospel Course teaches salvation, and how to know you belong to Jesus.

2. “I wouldn’t even know where to begin.” The Gospel Course outlines spiritual growth, and helps you figure out where you are in your process.

3. “I’m not mature enough / not gifted for evangelism.” The Gospel Course dispels the myth that making disciples is only for missionaries and pastors. It’s actually for anyone following Jesus, and He has created you to make disciples in very specific ways.

4. “I’ve tried before and failed.” The Gospel Course helps make sense of other (sometimes painful) ministry experiences, and offers a focus that invites you to discover how you’re created to make disciples.

5. “I just don’t want to make disciples.” The Gospel Course will help you understand the most basic part of following Jesus: doing what Jesus did. Jesus made disciples, and so do we. If there’s no desire to obey Jesus, then you are probably just a fan; not a follower.

FAQ's

What Will I Learn?

In Gospel Course, you will focus on three big truths. #1 What is the gospel anyway? #2 How do people grow spiritually in the gospel? #3 How does a church work together to help everyone grow spiritually?

What is the Commitment?

Gospel Course is completely free. We provide materials at no cost. We ask that you commit to four Sunday mornings over one month, that you are on time, and that you are ready to learn.

How do I sign up?

Use the form below to sign up for Gospel Course. Again, it’s free, and it’s probably for you (especially if you’re reading these questions and answers).

GOSPEL COURSE INTEREST FORM
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Step Three: Find Your Identity

As clarity grows, questions of identity surface:

  • How am I wired?
  • What responsibility do I carry?
  • How does faith shape my work and relationships?

We believe identity is formed through obedience over time, not personality tests alone, but tools like assessments can help illuminate how God has made you.

This step takes patience and intentionality.

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Step Four: Find Your Calling

Every Christian is called to invest in others.

Calling doesn’t usually begin with a title. It begins with walking with people, teaching them to obey what Jesus has commanded.

At Chisenhall Fellowship, this is lived out through:

  • Discipling relationships in Life Groups
  • Leadership development through opportunities like Leader Lab

Our hope is to see people equipped to serve faithfully in the church, their families, and the world.

In order to help people find a Life Group, we offer Life Group Interest Meetings twice a year. Although this is not a direct sign-up into a Life Group, it is a great step to take to see what is available and what the timing can look like.

Learn about Life Groups

Start with a sermon

The best way to get to know Chisenhall is to hear the teaching. Search by topic, Bible passage, or a phrase.