Christian Formation

Abide

Abide means to dwell, to live with. By grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we are inseparably united with Christ and called to a life-long journey of growing in Him.

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)

Christian Formation

Christian formation cultivates an abiding life in Christ by participating in the work of God’s free grace. It is the path of discipleship whereby we are renewed in our whole person—heart, mind, body, and soul—to become more like Jesus Christ, the true image of God, and are empowered to turn more and more away from sin, and live more fully to the glory of God. The work of Christian formation in the life of the church is built on the conviction that all of God’s people are called to abide in Christ and to bear fruit in lives characterized by maturing faith, hope, and love.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)

Christian Formation Vision

Our hope for the people of Park Cities Presbyterian Church is that through their time in this community their lives will abide more deeply in Christ, so that their minds are filled with the truth and beauty of Christ, their hearts are captivated by the love of God, and their lives joyfully extend, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.

Essential Paths to Christian Formation

Believing
We seek to know and love God by growing in understanding of the Bible and truths for life collected in faithful doctrine.

Bible | Doctrine

Praying
We seek to receive and rest in Christ alone, listening and speaking to God as beloved children, by the help of His Spirit, captivated by the love of God, turning away from sin and turning to life in Jesus.

Prayer | Renewal

Extending
We seek to cultivate a spirit of glad generosity, extending the transforming presence of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in word and way of life.

Generosity | Evangelism