Our relationship with God. Christians experience growth and transition in their spiritual life just as in their physical and emotional lives. While this growth is always a work of grace, it does not occur uniformly. There are stages of spiritual growth and transition: Christian beginnings; Christian birth; Christian growth; and Christian maturity. These require careful and intentional nurture for the disciple to come to maturity in the Christian life and to engage fully in the ministry of all Christians.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21747-MN-113-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference