What is the Discipleship Pathway?
As seen in Scripture, discipleship is a dynamic, lifelong journey of centering your life around Christ, not a linear sequence of steps or program to complete. Each of us follows, is transformed by, and relates to Jesus uniquely. For this reason, there is no universal or “one size fits all” path of discipleship. Instead, followers of Jesus are encouraged to go at their own pace down the path we believe the Holy Spirit and Scripture is leading us to as a community. This looks like engaging with 3 rhythms woven into the life of our Church: gathering together, experiencing transformation, and impacting the city around us. Our goal is that each person in our church steps into each of these rhythms at their own pace as we seek to look more like Jesus each day.
Gather
Gathering is essential for our growth and flourishing into the likeness of Christ. It is in the context of community that we encounter the power of God’s grace, our character is shaped, and we experience the joy of belonging to His diverse family. By regularly coming together we bear one another's burdens, celebrate each other's joys, and spur one another on toward transformation, impact, and ultimately, Christlikeness.
Transform
Transformation is a lifelong journey at the heart of discipleship. This involves the intentional pursuit and application of Christ's teachings, character, and ways of living. As we allow the truth of scripture to penetrate every aspect of our being and put Jesus’ teachings into practice, we experience a profound shift in our hearts, souls, minds, and actions, growing to better reflect Christ in His kingdom.
Impact
As disciples of Jesus, we are participants in His mission of the redemption and renewal of all things. This requires a commitment to practicing Jesus' way of life in our relationships, communities, and spheres of influence. By embodying and sharing the essence of the Gospel, this is a call to actively engage in God's holistic salvific work, striving to bring about the flourishing of His Kingdom on earth.
Sunday Gathering
The Sunday gathering is central to our discipleship and our community. Coming together as a church family and worshiping God is the most significant gathering we do as a church! We invite you to join us at our weekly Sunday gathering at 10am at The Francis Parker School, 330 W Webster Avenue.
Small Groups
In our Park LP Small Groups, we see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform our lives as we read and apply the Bible to our lives, pray together, and see to make God known in our workplaces, homes, neighborhoods, and world. Click here to learn more about small groups.
Upcoming Gatherings
Check out our Events Page to learn more about upcoming community events.
Prayer
Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, drawing us into communion with God. Through prayer, we interact and partner with the Spirit in His redemptive work—seeking renewal in our city and healing in our lives.
We pray together before every Sunday gathering at 9:15. Join us in the Chorus Room located directly behind the Auditorium entrance doors.
Our deacon team would love to pray for and with you. If you have prayer requests, please fill out this form. There is no prayer request too big or too small. All prayer requests are confidential.
We pray together before every Sunday gathering at 9:15. Join us in the Chorus Room located directly behind the Auditorium entrance doors.
Our deacon team would love to pray for and with you. If you have prayer requests, please fill out this form. There is no prayer request too big or too small. All prayer requests are confidential.
Fasting
Fasting is the intentional abstinence from food to deepen our hunger for God. We fast to offer our whole selves—body and spirit—to Him, to grow in self-control and holiness, to amplify our prayers, and to stand in solidarity with the poor. Through fasting, we align our hearts with God's and open ourselves to His transforming work.
We as a church have a rhythm of fasting together on the first Monday of the month. Join us for a prayer gathering on that day!
We as a church have a rhythm of fasting together on the first Monday of the month. Join us for a prayer gathering on that day!
Alpha
Explore life, faith, and meaning with Alpha. Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a friendly, open, and informal space where people can come and discuss life’s big questions. Each week is centered around a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts and ask questions. No question is too basic or too big.
Go here for more information!
Go here for more information!
Membership
We believe that membership is for those who desire to commit to a spiritual family and to the vision here at Park LP. Membership is more than just attending Sunday gatherings. It’s partnering in the work that God has begun in, among, and through each of us.
Go here to learn more about Membership at Park LP!
Go here to learn more about Membership at Park LP!
Baptism
Baptism is our outward expression of our inward faith. It's a way of publicly declaring that you are a follower of Jesus. If you've never been baptized as a believer, discover more about baptism through one of our upcoming classes. Come learn more about what Jesus says on this topic, as we open the scriptures together and see His instruction for us.
Are you ready to be baptized? Click here to learn more!
Are you ready to be baptized? Click here to learn more!
Upcoming Courses
We regularly offer spiritual formation courses, lectures, and events. Check out our Events Page to see what's upcoming.
Misson: All
As the people of Park Community Church, our goal is to identify, equip, and support leaders to embed gospel-centered churches in under-churched and under-resourced communities here in Chicago. Backed by larger resourced churches, Mission:All supports the training and guidance of potential planters, existing pastors, and interested church leaders who are called to plant churches across the city for the sake of the gospel. Go here for more information.
Park Global
Park's Global Team seeks to mobilize every person at Park to take their next step in becoming a global follower of Christ. The global ministry offers several ways to be involved cross-culturally including helping refugees locally, building friendships with international students, going on an overseas ministry trip, taking the Perspectives class, regularly praying for unreached people groups and the nations, supporting global partners, etc.
Go here to learn more about our Global Ministry.
Go here to learn more about our Global Ministry.
Renew Chicago
Through Renew Chicago, we are impacting our city by being the hands and feet of Jesus.
To learn more about Renew Chicago and our partner ministries, go here.
To learn more about Renew Chicago and our partner ministries, go here.
Upcoming Events
Check out our Events Page to learn more about upcoming opportunities to serve and impact our city.