Faith Stages
Understanding your spiritual journey and finding your next step toward growth.
Growth isn’t always linear, but every stage is part of the journey.
Understanding your current faith stage gives you clarity about your spiritual growth and direction for what comes next.
Every journey has stages. Your spiritual journey is no different.

Our Faith Journey is Not Linear, but it does have Signs of Progress
Spiritual growth doesn’t follow a straight path. It’s more like a journey from curiosity about God to confident faith in Him. As we travel this road, we pass through distinct stages, each with its own focus and opportunities for growth.
Take the Building stage, for example. Here we’re laying foundations, learning who God is, developing spiritual habits, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus. In the Owning stage, we’re challenged to put our faith into action through service, leadership, and taking responsibility for our own spiritual growth.
Everyone experiences desert seasons. These aren’t signs of spiritual failure—they’re essential times when God refines our faith and draws us closer to Himself. As the Apostle Paul reminds us, “the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image” (2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT).
The Stages of Faith
You’re curious about faith and open to learning more, but you’re not sure what you believe. You’re asking questions and seeking truth.
You’ve started following Jesus and are learning how to build your life on His truth. You’re growing in spiritual habits and beginning to live out your faith.
Faith is becoming personal and steady. You’re taking initiative in your spiritual life and serving others with intention. You want your faith to impact every area of your life.
You may feel stuck, disoriented, or dry in your faith. You’re still holding on to God, but it may feel like He’s distant or quiet. This can be a confusing but profoundly formative part of the journey.
A Note About the Desert
Everyone experiences times of spiritual dryness, doubt, or distance from God. This isn’t failure—it’s often where the deepest growth happens. The desert can lead to rebuilding any stage of thriving faith, and “pivotal circumstances” can move you toward thriving.
Your relationship with God feels rooted and free. You’re living from a place of grace, purpose, and service. You’re not done growing, but you’re grounded and bearing fruit.