Knowing Where Someone is Spiritually

Learn how to use the Five Thresholds to identify where someone is spiritually and help them take the next step in their faith journey.

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Learning Objectives

People don’t often become Christians in an instant. It’s a journey that takes steps. Learning to identify where people are in their spiritual journey is critical to inviting them to move toward Jesus. The Five Thresholds is a ministry framework that helps you engage with people at different points of their spiritual journey.

Reflect on your own journey of faith with Jesus
Explain how someone goes from indifference about faith to considering Jesus
Use The Five Thresholds tool to discern where someone is spiritually

Play Your Way

Engage with the material in your context!

~45 minutes (self-paced)

All your progress will be saved so you can resume where you left off.
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Course Curriculum

1

Chapter 1: The Path Toward Faith
- Introduction
- Before we begin . . .
2

Chapter 2: An Overview of The Five Thresholds
- Lesson 1: Journey Toward Faith
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Your Own Journey
3

Chapter 3: Understanding The Five Thresholds
- Lesson 1: Being a Good Friend in Each Threshold
- Check Your Understanding (Quiz)
- Lesson 2: Asking Questions
- Lesson 3: Who Do You Know?
- Lesson 4: Case Studies
4

Conclusion
- Closing Remarks
- Before you go . . .

Resource Toolbox

All resources referenced from this course will be linked below for your convenience to view and download. Please use/adapt these resources to what works for you in your ministry context.