i found jesus
you just made the best decision of your life.
heaven is throwing a party right now. and we are too. whatever brought you here, whatever you prayed, whatever finally broke open. it counts, and it changes everything.
"there is joy in the presence of the angels of god over one sinner who repents."
luke 15:10
what just happened
you didn't get a better version of yourself. you got a brand new one.
this isn't self-improvement. it isn't turning over a new leaf. scripture says something far bigger happened the moment you said yes.
"therefore, if anyone is in christ, he is a new creation. old things have passed away. behold, all things have become new." 2 corinthians 5:17
your past is forgiven. your future is secure. and you are not on your own from here. what comes next isn't a test you have to pass. it's a family you get to grow up in.
your first formal step
register for saved here.
saved here is your formal welcome to the awaken family. a dedicated space where we'll walk through what your decision means, lay the foundation for your new life in christ, and connect you with the people who will walk this out with you.
- free for everyone
- no awkward forced sharing
- real questions, real answers
- your real next step
have questions first? email tyler
your next five steps
what following jesus actually looks like.
get baptized.
what it is. baptism is going public with what god has already done on the inside. it doesn't save you. it announces that you've been saved.
why it matters. jesus commanded it and modeled it. every believer in the new testament was baptized as soon as they believed. it's the first step of obedience.
how to start. sign up below. we'll walk you through everything, and we baptize regularly at awaken.
start reading the bible.
what it is. the bible is how god speaks. it is not a rulebook to get through. it is a relationship to grow in.
how to start. don't start in genesis. start in the gospel of john. read one chapter a day. when something stands out, stop and think about it.
a free tool. download the youversion bible app. it's free, it reads passages out loud, and it has reading plans that take five minutes a day.
start praying.
what it is. prayer is talking and listening. that's it. you don't need fancy words. you don't need a kneeling bench. you don't need to sound spiritual.
how to start. tell him about your day. thank him for what's good. ask him for what you need. tell him what's hard. then pause and listen. pay attention to what comes to mind. that might be him.
start small. five minutes a day. same time, same place. consistency beats intensity every single time.
get in community.
what it is. you cannot follow jesus alone. it's not how he designed it. you need people who will know you, encourage you, challenge you, and walk with you through the hard parts.
how to start. come to a sunday service. then plug into a community popup (CPU). these are simple, low-pressure gatherings throughout the week where the awaken family connects over coffee, meals, and game nights.
real talk. the people who grow the most in their faith are the ones who refuse to do it alone. don't try to be the exception.
be baptized in the holy spirit.
what it is. when you said yes to jesus, the holy spirit moved in. but jesus said there's also an empowering, a baptism in the holy spirit that fills you with power for life and ministry.
why it matters. in acts 1:8, jesus told his disciples to wait for “the gift my father promised.” what came next changed the world. the same power is available to you.
how. this is a personal moment, and we'd love to walk through it with you in person. talk to a pastor on a sunday or send us a message.
don't walk this out alone
we want to celebrate with you.
whatever just happened, don't keep it to yourself. tell us. we'd love to celebrate it, pray with you, and help you take the next step.