Faith at this Stage is…

• Learning about God

Characteristics at this Stage include…

• Finding meaning
• Seeking answers
• Sense of rightness
• Sense of security

Beliefs/Behavior at this Stage include…

• A path to right living
• Leaders teach us how
• We will get what we pray for if we amend
• Goal at this Stage is to…
• Trust and obey

Role of the Church

• Motivate people to follow the path
• Caution: May make people feel uncomfortable if they question the path

Role of the Minister, Priest, Spiritual Leader

• In control, in charge
• Supplying answers

Role of the Creeds

• Identifies us as different from others
• Sense of Grace
• Feeling forgiven
• Type of Personal Involvement
• Regular involvement
• Earnest desire to do well

Stuckness at this Stage: Rigid in Righteousness

• Legalistic, moralistic
• Faith by negation
• We vs. they
• Moral infighting
• Demeaning to others
• Fear
  

Ways to Move Forward

• Recognize uniqueness
• Discover gifts
• Accept opportunities to contribute
• Develop broader scope
• Participate in leadership training

Group Reflection:

• Biblical Examples/References for this Stage?
• How Jesus Treated People at this Stage?
• Hymns for this Stage?
  

Stage Three

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