We hope that Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed has been a great encouragement to you! To help you take the next steps in your spiritual journey, we have prepared some resources for you. If you would like to connect with one of our staff members regarding church membership, decisions for Christ, or any other questions, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. 


Discipleship Resources

We have been releasing biblical resources related to One Desire intended to help you grow closer to the Lord and give your entire self to Him. The resources below will help you identify other desires and distractions in your life and clarify what your next step is in following Jesus.


One Desire Discipleship Guide

This brief discipleship guide walks you through several biblical passages that will help you take stock of your life and your relationship with the Lord. This is meant to be a process of wrestling with God’s Word and applying it. The guide ends by asking: “As a member of First Baptist Dallas, what is a significant next step you can take over the next two years to make Jesus Christ your one desire, grow in your personal relationship with Him, and help build His church?”


One Desire Podcast

On our Mission 1:8 podcast feed, we’ve released a series of podcasts to help you engage with the biblical basis of One Desire. We’ll talk about how you can grow closer to Christ and take steps in following Him. We’ll release podcasts to encourage you along the way during Mission 1:8 One Desire.


5 HABITS

Here at First Baptist Dallas, we believe that these five habits are important to be practicing to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Five Habits of a Healthy Christian are the foundational spiritual disciplines that lead to a thriving life in Christ. In this series, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn will take you through these essential habits, explaining their biblical basis and giving practical guidance about how to make them a consistent part of your life. The five spiritual habits include gathering for worship weekly, praying and reading Scripture daily, giving, and sharing your faith.

Five Habits Overview

In this series overview, Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn introduces you to the Five Habits of a Healthy Christian. The Five Habits aren’t intended to be groundbreaking or new; they’re the time-tested, biblical ways to grow closer to the Lord. We also discuss why God wants us to grow spiritually and whether spiritual disciplines lead to hypocrisy.  

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Habit 1 | Weekly Worship

The first spiritual habit of a healthy Christian is weekly worship in the local church. Ben Lovvorn explains the biblical content and goals of the weekly worship gathering. Gathering as the church has its challenges, but community with other believers as we worship the Lord together is well worth it!

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Habit 2 | Daily Prayer

The second habit of a healthy Christian is daily prayer. Ben Lovvorn walks through examples of prayer in Scripture and explains both how and why the Bible says we should pray. The lesson offers some simple ways to keep our prayers focused and fruitful, so we can grow closer to God.  

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Habit 3 | Daily Scripture Reading

The third habit of a healthy Christian is daily Scripture reading. Ben Lovvorn talks us through how to respond to God’s Word and the goals we should have when we read it. This lesson will help you make Scripture part of your daily routine so that it bears fruit in your life.

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Habit 4 | Regular Giving

The fourth habit of a healthy Christian is regular giving. Ben Lovvorn explains the biblical distinction between being an “owner” and being a “steward” of God’s resources. He then explains why we should be generous, providing examples large and small of people who have surrendered themselves and everything they have to the Lord.

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Habit 5 | Sharing Your Faith

The fifth habit of a healthy Christian is sharing your faith. Ben Lovvorn explains why personal evangelism is so important that God would call each and every Christian to do it. This lesson will help you prepare your heart and mind to share Christ with others!

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Need Help Taking Your Step?

If you have identified your next step, but you’re not sure what to do next—we want to help! Fill out the form below and someone from our staff will reach out to help you.