Take your next steps and GROW.
grow your faith
GROW encourages you to engage in interactive, multimedia experiences and immediately apply what you learn directly into your everyday life.
grow together
Each course is designed with community in mind. Each session, lesson and experience includes opportunities to interact with other Cohort members through reflection questions, forums and feedback from Coaches.
grow leadership
Take advantage of courses designed to give theological foundations, practical insight as well as personal mentoring and leadership training to equip you as a leader for a lifetime of ministry & growth.
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FAQ
We’re here to help. Below are some commonly asked questions about your access and experience.
Yes, once you create your GROW profile, you will have anytime access to the website and courses offered throughout the year.
Registration to the GROW platform and enrolling in individual courses gives you access to unique content and individualized coaching from FCC Staff, Course Facilitator/Coaches and a cohort of other students to help you grow in your faith. Additionally, we are able to help you progress through the course and provide feedback along the path.
New courses are added all the time, with topics focused on Christian foundations & formation. With lessons on subjects ranging from basic Christian doctrines to understanding yourself, the church, and how to develop in personal & practical leadership, the library is geared to grow. (NOTE: A 2-year Discipling or Leadership Pathway is recommended. For more info, contact nextsteps@firstchristian.com)
Each course is unique, with lessons varying between 15-60 mins (depending on how in-depth your study/response) and the entire library of lessons is designed to be completed at your own pace or within the time set by your cohort/coach.
Unless posted in a Group Discussion or Forum, all answers are private and shared only with the Course Facilitator/Coach and the NextSteps administrative team.
GROW courses are delivered with flexibility in mind. Therefore, you are not required to be online at a specific time of day. However, all courses do require a plan to engage, respond and communicate within a particular time frame. It is recommended that you access your course weekly in order to engage with the learning material, participate in online discussions, and complete assessments and activities.
A variety of courses are open for enrollment each semester (approx. every 3 months) and are available for access once enrolled. This allows students an opportunity to review the course and plan their time. Individual course details are shared by the Course Facilitator/Coach and shared via direct email.