What is practicing the Way?
The earliest followers of Jesus weren’t called Christians; rather, they were followers of “the Way,” (see Acts 9:2) which was Jesus’s way of life. To be disciples of Jesus we need to become his apprentices, following his way, including his spiritual practices; hence, Practicing the Way.
Practicing the Way (the organization) has created resources including books, courses, and podcasts to help our community be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did in accessible, faithful, historically rooted ways that align with CGLC's values.
How do we live into our values?
Be with Jesus—Become like him—Do as he did
What if we could See, Love, Serve, and Teach people the way Jesus did, because we’re becoming more like him? We believe that tools provided by Practicing the Way, in concert with the Holy Spirit, can move us in this direction.
This Fall CGLC is immersing itself in the apprenticeship tools provided by The Practicing the Way Course. The course aligns heavily with our values and our leadership feels Holy Spirit-led to this opportunity. We will learn, and practice, the Way of Jesus together. It begins with a fall Preaching series supported by weekly small group studies, then you'll have practices and exercises to integrate the way of Jesus into your everyday life.
Practicing the Way Preaching series: September 21–November 23
The Practicing the Way Course (8 Weeks): September 21–November 16
How do I participate in Practicing the Way?
If you’re in a group:
Group leaders can run the course by signing up for an account at PracticingtheWay.org and accessing the free tools. Your group members will also want an account to rewatch videos, catch up on any weeks they may have missed, and have access to digital guides and other resources like the Rule of Life Builder.
If you need a group:
CGLC is recruiting leaders to run the course on different days and times for an 8-week period. Sign up now for the Practicing the Way Course in Church Center to be the first to know when these dates and times become available.
If you can’t make a group work:
Our intent is to use the PTW tools to help us live into our values. If you can’t make a group work, you won’t be left behind! We’ll be preaching through the concepts and weaving the practices into our congregational life. We would recommend reading the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer (if you’re a reader), and if not, consider the 5-day reading plan on theYouVersion Bible app for a simple introduction. There is also an audio book and podcasts available. Find on Amazon.
Any other questions? Reach out to Director of Discipleship Dan Lugo at or visit practicingtheway.org.