Attend Sunday Morning Service
Attend Sunday Morning Services and do the action step that goes along with each series. We don’t want to be hearers of the faith but doers of the faith. Each action step corresponds with each Mile Marker.
Fuel-Up for the Journey
The 2nd part of the journey involves the Fuel-Up resources that will help you grow in your personal walk with the Lord.
First & Best Initiatives
The 3rd part of the Journey is the First & Best Initiatives. These are eight ministry areas where we will focus attention and resources during the 2 years of the journey and possibly beyond. These are the eight things that God has called us to go after.
As part of the First & Best Discipleship Journey, we, as a church, are going after eight First & Best initiatives aimed at expanding the kingdom of God. We are calling them our:
Along the way, you will want some resources to give you an extra boost of inspiration and equipping. As your pastor, God makes it clear my role is to equip you in your faith (Ephesians 4:11-12). All of the pastors, elders, leaders, and staff of StoneWater are eager to equip. That’s what we live for!
During the two year discipleship journey, we are ready to help you fuel up with resources and are organized to shepherd you with inspiration.
GOAL
To strengthen young single moms and their babies as they begin their life.
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Often, when young women become pregnant out of wedlock, they feel shame and they wrestle with how to respond. Some choose to have the baby, some choose adoption, and unfortunately, many choose abortion. What if we could help young mothers and young fathers choose life! We believe that Jesus came to give us an abundant life from start to finish. We want to help single moms who struggle in the beginning to start their child's life off strong. We want to see them walk in freedom and have a church family that walks with them through the adventure of parenting. We love life.
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80+ mission trips to disciple and support the global church.
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Mission trips change our lives. Mission trips are one of God’s greatest ways to discipline us out of selfishness. Mission trips move us from thinking temporal to eternal. Mission trips remind us that we are a part of the global church. They not only propel us in our faith, but they provide much-needed encouragement and energy to the missionaries and the people that we partner with in the field. The amount of work that can be accomplished by one mission team can make a huge impact on the Kingdom of God. Can you imagine the impact 80+ mission trips could have on the Kingdom of God and our church?
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To infuse even more financial aid into helping people through the HELP Ministry and Groups Ministry of SWC.
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The Bible calls us to serve the "least of these" in our communities. Matthew 25:31-46: Jesus calls us to care for the hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, and imprisoned as an act of service to Him. The heart of Jesus is pumped with compassion for people.
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To start a new SWC Campus in Stephenville, Texas.
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The single greatest way to reach people is by planting new churches. We believe that by starting more StoneWater Campuses, we can reach even more people for Jesus. We’re excited that our newest StoneWater Campus in Stephenville, TX is already welcoming new families and creating community.
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To expand the StoneWater Residency Initiative by training young adults (21 and older) and adding new residents in 2026.
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Churches, in general, are struggling to find qualified pastors and leaders, and seminaries are shrinking. Reaching Gen Z and beyond will require raising and training key leaders from their generations. The SW Residency program is our solution to help meet this need.
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To relaunch SWC Family Ministries with family events, resources, and camps.
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Young families at StoneWater Church desire to grow in health and strength. The enemy often attacks young families with distractions from God, and the world is great at confusing our priorities. Families must be equipped to navigate parenting challenges in today’s stressful and sinful climate.
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To Start Serve ISD ministries in every community with a StoneWater Campus.
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The heartbeat of the community is found in the local schools. Local schools serve not only students but also all types of families. Teachers, administrators, and faculty who serve so many families and who shape the students are overworked and underpaid. What if we could bless the schools with overwhelming encouragement, selfless service, and unwavering support? Imagine the lives that could be impacted.
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Grow the REM (Reach, Equip, Multiply) Team and host conferences/retreats.
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Churches and pastors not only in Texas but around the US are struggling because they are alone. StoneWater Church started the REM Family of Churches in 2023 in an effort to build community across churches with the goal of reaching, equipping, and multiplying the Kingdom of God. This past year has revealed that the need is great, and more could and should be done to help other churches reach people for Jesus.
