Where Next Steps become everyday practices.

Introduction to Your God-Given Purpose

• Begin to explore how God has uniquely designed you, gaining insight into your gifts and talents as you uncover how they align with His purpose for your life.

Navigating the Flow of Salem Church

• Learn how to connect with the community at Salem Church, understanding the mission, vision, and ways to get involved as you take your next step with Jesus.

Clarity of Purpose

• Discover your God-given calling and how it aligns with His purpose for your life and His Kingdom.

Integration of Faith and Life

• Learn to weave your faith into everyday decisions, work, and relationships, living with intention and focus.

Developing a Personal Mission Statement

• Create a clear, actionable mission statement that reflects your calling and serves as a guide for your decisions.

Financial Stewardship

• Learn how to manage money using biblical principles, including budgeting, eliminating debt, and saving for the future.

Financial Freedom

• Gain practical tools to reduce financial stress, establish an emergency fund, and plan for long-term goals like retirement and generosity.

Biblical Alignment

• Understand how to honor God with your finances by living below your means, giving generously, and using your resources to make an impact for His Kingdom.

Breaking Unhealthy Relational Patterns

• Identifying and disrupting destructive habits rooted in family of origin, fostering healthier relational interactions.

Effective Communication

• Practicing active listening, clearly articulating feelings and needs, and ensuring mutual understanding by avoiding assumptions.

Valuing Differentiation

• Respect individuality, maintain meaningful connections, uphold personal convictions, and establish healthy boundaries.

Self-awareness and Emotional Health

• Recognizing personal emotional states, underlying motivations, and past influences to better understand thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Establishing and Maintaining Spiritual Practices

• Embracing God-given limits, integrating sustainable spiritual rhythms for renewal, and aligning emotional health with spiritual maturity.

Acceptance of Loss and Limits

• Grieving losses healthily, recognizing them as a part of life and growth.

You’ve worked hard. Accomplished much. You’ve built a good life. 

But somewhere deep inside, a question is stirring... “Is there something more I’m supposed to do with my life?” "Now what?" “Are my best days for life, relationships, and contribution behind me?” "What legacy will I leave?"  

You’re not alone. And the good news? It’s not too late for your most meaningful contribution. 

The Grand Plan is designed specially for the 52 -73 year olds. This training will help you design a way forward for the Fourth Quarter of your life. This Fourth Quarter should be a phase of life not defined by slowing down, but by living with renewed purpose, expanded relationships, and a clarified legacy. 

You’ll journey through six transformational “summits”, each designed to unlock a part of your God-given potential!

Living Missionally

• Learn to integrate simple, intentional practices—beginning with prayer, listening, and serving—into everyday life to share God’s love with others.

Sharing Your Story

• Gain confidence in telling your faith story authentically and naturally, helping others take their next step toward Jesus.

Exploring the Christian Faith

• Alpha is predominately for those who are not yet believers, but interested in discovering more about faith & Jesus

• Gain a deeper understanding of key Christian beliefs, including who Jesus is, why He died, and how faith impacts life.

Engaging in Meaningful Conversations

• Develop the ability to ask thoughtful questions, listen openly, and engage in discussions about faith in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

Healthy Grieving: Learning to process grief in a way that acknowledges pain while moving toward healing and hope through God's comfort and community.

Building a Support System: Cultivating relationships with others who understand grief, offering mutual encouragement, and finding healing within a compassionate community.

Renewing Purpose and Hope: Moving forward by discovering renewed purpose in life and holding onto the hope of healing and restoration through God’s promises.