"The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who are identified as Christians will become disciples--students, practitioners, apprentices of Jesus Christ." — Dallas Willard
LIFT Discipleship Communities
Living. In. Full. Transformation.
Trauma Informed Discipleship
David's Story
Though I have known since 17 that Christ died for me and that I am completely forgiven, it took 30 more years to understand a deeply hidden story running in the background of my life that affected my beliefs, actions, and relationships.
It was the story that I was the problem. Not a part of a problem. THE problem. The truth was, even as I tried to function in my marriage, family relationships, friendships, and ministry, I was beating myself up on the inside. I was my own worst enemy. I put almost everyone above me and tried to people-please to avoid any kind of conflict. Finally, I was able to understand the deeply buried trauma that almost burned my life to the ground.
Jesus gently led me into starting a healing journey like no other. A journey of realizing I'm actually NOT the problem. A journey of examining beliefs that have held me back from a full relationship with Christ and others for years.
Maybe you have trauma in your life. Maybe like me, you've created a story or narrative that is always running in the background of your life. Maybe you are ready to change that story and walk forward into the future Jesus has for you.
If you can relate, then LIFT is for you!
When I became a believer in
Christ at the age of 17, I had
no idea the journey I was
signing up for. College followed, then marriage, seminary, overseas missions, and finally, pastoring.
A Reframed Narrative
I used to see my past only through the lens of failure. Through LIFT, God’s truth has completely transformed how I see my growth in Christ. My family life is now a vibrant witness to the restorative work of spiritual formation.
Neighborhood Impact
When our small LIFT group started practicing soul-care together, we didn't expect our whole block to notice. Christ-centered maturity has empowered us to serve our neighbors with resilient hope and deep, practical love.
Trauma-Informed Discipleship
As many as of adults in the US have experienced a potentially traumatic event at some point in their lifetime.
No matter what walk of life you’re from, most of us will experience trauma. Often, we create stories around that pain that lead to irrational thoughts and hidden burdens. At LIFT, we offer a natural, Christ-centered way to walk through this trauma by changing the narrative, allowing God’s truth to transform the stories we tell ourselves and the thoughts that follow.
Are you ready to be FINALLY FREE?
What is LIFT?
LIFT Discipleship Communities Model is a simple framework designed to help people become more like Christ and help disciples multiply.
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Roots in Christ: Built on a foundation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Scripture as our guide.
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Whole-Person Growth: Focusing on spirit, mind, body, and relationships for daily transformation.
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Connected Ideas: Growth through Relational Community, Spiritual Formation, and Missional Engagement.
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Multiplying Impact: Designed to help you make disciples and launch new vibrant communities.
Because.....
Why does LIFT exist?
.....we need WHOLE LIFE TRANSFORMATION
to move beyond basic head knowledge to focus on becoming like Christ in every dimension of our daily lives.
.....we need WHOLE LIFE COMMUNITY
to practice soul-care and scriptural application together, turning faith into a lived experience for our families.
.....we need WHOLE LIFE INTEGRATION
to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and Monday reality by blending emotional awareness with spiritual formation.
.....we need WHOLE LIFE PURPOSE
to cultivate a maturity that empowers you to thrive in your neighborhood and throughout the week.
Changing Unbiblical Beliefs and Behaviors
In LIFT Discipleship Community Groups, we don't just study the Bible. We let the Bible study us. We allow biblical truth to change unbiblical ways of thinking and acting.
How does LIFT fit in with the church?
LIFT operates under the headship of Christ and the wise covering of elders and overseers, flourishing through the APEST gifts — Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, and Teacher — as they work in harmony within the Body of Christ.
The 3 Pillars
Growth happens through 3 connected pillars--relational community, spiritual formation, and missional engagement.
Belong
Grow
Go
Pillar #1--BELONG (Relational Community)
LIFT Communities are the heartbeat of the framework—spaces where we live out the way of Jesus together in relational, life-transforming ways.
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Relational
Moving beyond surface-level chatter to build authentic, lasting friendships rooted in Christ.
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Scripture-Centered
Learning to weave the life-giving truth of the Bible into every common moment of our days.
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Emotionally Aware
Navigating our inner worlds with wisdom, grace, and honesty as we grow in Christlikeness.
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Multiplying
Commissioned to make disciples and plant new vibrant communities in every neighborhood.
Pillar#2--GROW
(Spiritual Formation)
Growth is a continuous journey of spiritual maturation and emotional awareness. In LIFT communities, we move beyond
surface-level knowledge to heart-deep transformation, learning to apply the life-giving truth of Scripture to every real-world moment.
Pillar #3--Go (Missional Engagement)
Growth in Christ means growth in evangelism and service. It means meeting tangible needs, sharing Christ, and, in the process, participating in God's mission in the world!
We want to hear from you!
David and Chara Paul
info@liftdiscipleship.org
505-755-3208
