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Your First Week as a Christian

Your Most Important Week Begins Now. A complete day-by-day guide to establishing a strong foundation in your new life in Christ.

7 DaysFoundation BuildingDaily Tasks

Before You Begin: Foundational Understanding

Read these four sections first. They'll give you the theological and practical foundation you need before diving into your seven-day journey.

Your 7-Day Journey Begins

Your Progress

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Want the Complete Day-by-Day Guide?

This interactive page covers the essentials for your first week. The full resource includes 50+ pages of detailed guidance, prayer prompts, Scripture readings, and practical action steps for each day.

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Beyond the First Week

You've completed your first week as a Christian. Now what? Here's your roadmap for continued growth.

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Weeks 2-4: Establish Spiritual Habits

The first week was about foundation. The next three weeks are about building sustainable habits that will carry you for the rest of your Christian life.

  • Daily Bible Reading: Start with the Gospel of John. Read one chapter per day. Journal one verse that stands out.
  • Consistent Prayer: Pray for 10 minutes daily. Use the ACTS model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).
  • Church Attendance: Don't just attend—get involved. Join a small group. Volunteer on a serve team. Build relationships.
  • Memorize Scripture: Start with Romans 8:1, John 3:16, and Philippians 4:13. Write them on notecards. Review daily.
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Months 2-3: Deepen Your Understanding

You've built the habits. Now it's time to grow in knowledge. Christianity is not just emotion—it's truth. Learn the doctrines that anchor your faith.

  • Study Key Doctrines: Learn about the Trinity, salvation, the authority of Scripture, the gospel, and the return of Christ.
  • Read Christian Books: Start with "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis or "The Gospel According to Jesus" by John MacArthur.
  • Take a New Believer's Class: Most churches offer foundational classes. Sign up. Ask questions. Learn from mature believers.
  • Get Baptized: If you haven't already, this is the time. Baptism is your public declaration of faith.
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Months 4-6: Live Out Your Faith

Faith without works is dead (James 2:26). You've learned. Now it's time to live it. Your faith must move from head knowledge to life transformation.

  • Share Your Testimony: Tell people how God saved you. Don't be ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16).
  • Serve Others: Look for opportunities to love people practically. Serve in your church. Help your neighbors. Feed the hungry.
  • Pursue Holiness: Cut off sin aggressively. If you're struggling with pornography, lust, lying, or anger—fight it. Get accountability.
  • Make Disciples: Find one person younger in the faith and invest in them. Disciple them the way someone discipled you.
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Long-Term: Never Stop Growing

You're not done after six months. Spiritual maturity is a lifelong journey. The moment you think you've "arrived," you're in danger. Stay humble. Keep learning. Keep growing.

"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."

— 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

Remember This:

You will face trials. You will struggle with sin. You will doubt. You will feel weak. That's normal. The Christian life is not about perfection—it's about perseverance. God is not finished with you yet. Keep going. He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6).

Welcome to the family. Let's go.

Continue Your Journey

Survival Kit

Essential tools for continued growth

30-Day Reading Plan

Build your daily Bible reading habit

Baptism Guide

Your public declaration of faith