--- title: "Growth Track #2: How do I Follow Jesus?" description: Pastor Doug and Shellie discuss what it means to find Jesus and outline some Next Steps in growing in your new found Christian faith! --- [![orchard_church_logo](https://blog.orchard.church/hs-fs/hubfs/orchard_church_logo.gif?width=2120&height=382&name=orchard_church_logo.gif "orchard_church_logo")](http://orchard.church) Open main menu Close main menu - [Website Home](https://orchard.church) - [Growth Track Home](https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack) [Growth Track](https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/tag/growth-track) # Growth Track #2: How do I Follow Jesus? ![Doug Dameron](https://blog.orchard.church/hs-fs/hubfs/doug_pic.jpg?width=45&name=doug_pic.jpg) [Doug Dameron](https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/author/doug-dameron) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/how-do-i-follow-jesus) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/how-do-i-follow-jesus) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/how-do-i-follow-jesus) ![Growth Track PNG - Blue-01-1](https://blog.orchard.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20Track%20PNG%20-%20Blue-01-1.png?width=300&name=Growth%20Track%20PNG%20-%20Blue-01-1.png) Thank you for checking out Growth Track! In this episode, join me and my wife Shellie as we discuss how to follow Jesus by connecting in the church and taking what we call Next Steps in your new relationship with Him!  In this episode, we will discuss: - What is one of the most important keys to spiritual growth? - What is the church? - Why should I be faithful in coming to church?   [![Download the Growth Track Booklet](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/8365499/84039c19-1bd7-4ad5-a285-4c0dc7facc8e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/8365499/84039c19-1bd7-4ad5-a285-4c0dc7facc8e) Resources referenced in this episode: | [The Church Defined 21 Day Bible Reading Plan](https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/19821-the-church-defined) | [![YouVersion_Promo_Materials_157x157](https://blog.orchard.church/hs-fs/hubfs/YouVersion_Promo_Materials_157x157.jpeg?width=157&name=YouVersion_Promo_Materials_157x157.jpeg)](https://www.bible.com/app)[Download the Bible App](https://www.bible.com/app) | | --- | --- | Shellie refers to our monthly connection event, [Starting Point](https://blog.orchard.church/starting-point-real-connection-in-a-fun-environment), in the episode above. [Starting Point](https://blog.orchard.church/starting-point-real-connection-in-a-fun-environment) is the BEST way to get connected with others who are newer to Orchard Church. If you'd like to sign up for the next Starting Point event, just fill out the form below! --- --- At Orchard Church, we are all about being people helping people find and follow Jesus. That's why we created Growth Track, just for you. Growth Track is a video blog series from Orchard Church that is designed for those who want to better understand and grow in their relationship with Jesus. These videos are all filmed in a comfortable setting, at our kitchen table, with my wife Shellie and I. You can watch them in order, or you can jump around - your choice. By watching these videos, my hope is that you will better understand what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, and your Next Steps in growing in your relationship with Him. If you have any questions or comments, please use the form below and one of our Growth Track Guides will respond to help. We're praying for you as you explore your new faith relationship with Jesus!   ![Doug Dameron](https://blog.orchard.church/hs-fs/hubfs/doug_pic.jpg?width=150&name=doug_pic.jpg) #### Doug Dameron Doug is the Lead & Founding Pastor of Orchard Church. ## Leave a Question or Comment ## Other Episodes [Growth Track](https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/tag/growth-track) ### [Growth Track #3: How do I follow Jesus when I am not at church?](https://blog.orchard.church/growthtrack/how-do-i-follow-jesus-when-im-not-at-church) Thank you for checking out Growth Track! 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