Growth Track
Growth Track
God made you on purpose and for a purpose. The Growth Track is a series of small groups designed to equip you for that purpose. These groups help you engage in the life of the church, where you can discover, develop, and deploy your unique gifts and calling.
Through the Growth Track, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ, explore the vision and mission of Manna Church, and see what ministry looks like in your context.
It’s about becoming more of who God created you to be and forming life-giving relationships. No matter where you are in your journey, the Growth Track will equip you to walk more fully in your God-given calling and make a meaningful impact in your world.
The Three Steps
The three parts of Growth Track—FirstStep, NextStep, and LeaderStep—each build on what you learn before, helping you understand who God made you to be, how you can join His work in the world, and how to lead others toward a deeper faith.
FirstStep
- 4 Weeks Long
In FirstStep, you will discover what a balanced, integrated, and healthy life of a disciple of Jesus looks like, specifically within the context of Manna Church.
NextStep
- 4 Weeks Long
Learn about who we are as a church, why we’re here, where we’re going, and what your next step could be.
LeaderStep
- 8 Weeks Long
Engage in leadership development built on our 12 Operational Principles. Learn about leading small groups and creating environments of spiritual growth, authentic relationships, and Kingdom impact.
Why Growth Track Matters
Questions About Growth Track
How does Growth Track work?
The Manna Church Growth Track is designed to facilitate your growth as a healthy, effective follower of Jesus Christ. Wherever you are in your journey, the Growth Track can equip you to experience more fully your calling in God and your part in impacting your world.
Growth Track is a series of small groups that each last 4 or 8 weeks:
FirstStep (4 weeks): Manna’s 3 Values, 6 Applications, and the 9 Healthy Habits for a vibrant relationship with God and for discipling others
NextStep (4 weeks): the Manna mission to advance the kingdom of God
LeaderStep (8 weeks): Manna’s 12 operational principles + biblical keys to everyday leadership
Do I need to go to Growth Track to join a small group?
No, you do not need to take or complete Growth Track to join a small group.
What's required to complete each step in Growth Track?
Official Completion Policy:
FirstStep and NextStep: attend at least 3 of the 4 group meetings (make up a missed meeting by talking 1:1 with your leader)
LeaderStep: attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions (make up a missed meeting by talking 1:1 with your leader)
The way we do Growth Track at Manna is through a 4-week* small group experience where members actively participate each week. It’s part content, part group interaction.
While we happily share the videos and notes about the Growth Track content, those don’t count as “doing Growth Track.”
As we say at Manna, life change happens in a small group (one of the principles in LeaderStep), and we proudly embody this value in Growth Track. We embrace God’s design that growth is not a solo project.
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*FirstStep and NextStep are 4 weeks each; LeaderStep is 8 weeks
What happens if I miss a week of Growth Track?
If you miss a week, communicate with your leader and coordinate a time to make up what you miss.
Can my spouse and I register together?
Yes, both you and your spouse can sign up together on the same registration form.
Is there a minimum age for Growth Track?
Kids in sixth grade or up are welcome to join and participate.
Looking for the Growth Track Videos?
If you have already registered for Growth Track and are looking for the weekly videos and resources, click below.
