Online Starting Point
Looking for a "next step" in your faith walk? Consider joining Starting Point.
Questions? Call the church office (920-336-2485) or email [email protected] and ask to be in touch with Brandon Steenbock.
Instructions for Getting Started
Watch this brief video before beginning the course.
About Starting Point
Explore faith and the basic teachings of the Bible while experiencing community.
It is for anyone who wants to learn or review the Bible’s message, the foundation of the Christian church. It’s also for anyone considering becoming a partner at St. Mark Ministries.
- 1 hour / week to watch instructional video at your convenience
- 1 Profession of Faith Worship Service & Luncheon with Meet the Pastor/Staff Minister event. Held quarterly on the first Sunday in December, March, and June, and the second Sunday of September during the 10:30 service, with lunch afterward in our Hillside Room.
The #1 goal of the group is to help you grow in your faith. When the group is over, if you find you agree with what we teach and believe, you are invited to become a partner of St. Mark Ministries.
- The group will include video teaching done at your own pace and convenience.
- No prior Bible knowledge needed.
Session 1: Mission and Vision
Session 2: Find and Compare
Chances are good, if you live in America, that you’ve driven by a dozen different churches on your daily commute. Why are there so many different churches? In this video, we’ll take a brief look at some of the key differences between three of the largest groups of Christians.”
Session 3: Theme and Message
The entire Bible, from beginning to end, tells a unified story of humanity’s broken and restored relationship with God. The whole story, and all of human history, centers on Jesus. At St. Mark Ministries, we celebrate this message by growing in faith, sharing the good news, and participating in the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper to nurture our relationship with God and one another.
Session 4: Church Commitments
We’ll look at what it means to be part of a church, and what God asks of us in Scripture when we commit ourselves to a body of believers.
Session 5: Connecting Partners
We’ll walk you through your next steps as a partner.
Still not sure if this group is for you? Try it for a week, no obligation, and then make your decision!