Starting Your Walk with God • 4 Next Steps

Beginning Your Journey
With Jesus Christ

If you have recently accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour, or you are exploring what it means to follow Him, welcome to the family of God! Walking with God is not about religion—it is about knowing Jesus personally and growing in His grace.

1. Assurance

1 John 5:13 • Know You Are Saved

2. Baptism

Acts 2:41 • Public Celebration

3. The Bible

Gospel of John • Daily Word

4. Discipleship

Church Family • Fellowship

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The Anchor of Your Faith

God’s Promise: You Can Know You Are Saved

Feelings come and go, but God’s promises never change. The Bible does not say we hope we have eternal life; it says we can know it, because our salvation is based on what Jesus did for us on the cross, not on our good deeds.

“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

— 1 John 5:13

Romans 3:23 • 6:23

We are all sinners in need of grace, but eternal life is God’s free gift through Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:8

God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 10:9-10

Whoever confesses with their mouth the Lord Jesus and believes in their heart is saved!

The 4 Milestones

Four Clear Steps for Every New Believer

You do not have to learn everything at once. Focus on these four foundational steps as you begin your walk with Jesus Christ.

Step One

Talk with God Daily in Prayer

Prayer is simply talking to God from your heart. You don’t need special words. Thank Him for saving you, share your burdens, and ask Him to guide your decisions.

Helpful Tip: Try setting aside 5 minutes each morning to thank God for a new day and ask Him for wisdom.

Step Two

Follow Christ in Believer’s Baptism

Baptism is an outward symbol of your inward faith—picturing Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:4). It doesn’t save you, but it is the first joyful step of obedience for every believer.

Ready to take this step? Let Pastor Gabe know or message us below, and we will guide you through every detail!

Step Three

Start Reading the Gospel of John

The Bible is spiritual food for your soul. Don’t start at Genesis and get bogged down—start in the New Testament with the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is and how much He loves you.

Need a Bible? Scroll down to request a free physical King James study Bible from us.

Step Four

Connect in LifeStages Sunday School

No Christian is meant to walk alone. Every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM, our LifeStages classes give you a smaller, friendly group where you can make genuine friends and learn practical Bible truth.

One-on-One Discipleship: We also pair new believers with an experienced mentor to answer questions weekly.

Complimentary Gift

Request Your Free Bible & Welcome Packet

We would be thrilled to gift you a handsome King James study Bible and a curated devotional booklet to guide your first 30 days with Christ. There is no cost and zero obligation.

Honest Answers

Frequently Asked Questions by New Believers

It is completely normal to have questions when you are new to the Christian faith. Here are straightforward answers to our most common inquiries:

Not at all! Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is a place to learn and grow. You do not need any prior Bible knowledge or religious background. Pastor Gabe Ruhl preaches clearly and verse-by-verse from God’s Word so that anyone, from a brand-new Christian to a lifelong believer, can understand and apply it.

We Would Love to Walk Alongside You

Pastor Gabe Ruhl and the church family at Pleasant Valley would be honored to meet you in person this Sunday. Join us for Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Morning Worship at 11:00 AM.

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Beginning Your Journey With Jesus Christ