Father's Day at The Rocks | 1st September 2024

Pathways

Pathways are short-term groups designed to help you grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and take practical next steps in following Jesus.

Our Pathways are organised into two categories:

C O R E

These foundational pathways are designed to help you establish strong foundations and grow as a follower of Jesus.

Alpha

Next round: 
  • Cannington: March 2027
  • Baldivis: March 2027
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that create a safe and honest space where you can explore life, faith, and meaning. Each session includes connection, a short video, and open discussion where no question is off limits.

Alpha is for anyone new to faith, returning, or simply curious and exploring.

Answer

Next round: 
  • Cannington: February 2027
  • Baldivis: March 2027
Answer is a 4-week small group experience designed to help you explore the foundations of your faith, gain assurance in your salvation, and find answers to your big questions.

Follow

Next round: 
  • Cannington: May 2027
  • Baldivis: June 2027
Follow is a 6-week small group focused on learning essential Christian habits to grow as a Christ-follower.

We recommend that you complete Answer prior to joining Follow.

Alpha Marriage Nights

Next round: May 2027 (Cannington)
A special date night experience designed to help couples connect and grow. Enjoy a delicious dinner and dessert, meaningful conversations, and practical tools to strengthen your relationship in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No group sharing, just intentional time together as a couple!

LEAD

Next round: 
  • Cannington: January 2027
  • Baldivis: April 2027
LEAD is a 6-week interactive small group series by invitation only, designed to help you grow in influence, character, and purpose, exploring how leadership starts from the inside out. You’ll learn to lead yourself well, add value to others, and make a difference where God has placed you.

If you're a leader, look out for an invitation email!

Emotionally Healthy Relationships (EHR)

Next round: August 2027 (Cannington)
EHR is a 8-week interactive small group by invitation only to give you tools to build stronger, more meaningful relationships, something essential in both leadership and life, to help us all grow deeper in our relationship with God and others.

If you're a team member, look out for an invitation email!

E L E C T I V E S

These elective pathways are designed for particular areas of life, faith and need, helping you go even deeper and build key skills.

Prayer

Empower

Life Skills

MoneyWise

Next round: August 2027 (Cannington)
Next round: July 2027 (Cannington)
Next round: April 2027 (Cannington)
Next round: May 2027 (Cannington)
The Prayer Course, developed by Pete Greig, is an 8 session journey designed to deepen your prayer life. Each session explores a different aspect of prayer -- such as adoration, petition, intercession, and listening -- offering practical tools, Biblical teaching, and real-life stories to help you cultivate a vibrant and sustainable prayer life.
Coming soon.
A 4-week small group focused on learning essential Christian habits to grow as a Christ-follower.
A 2-week revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works.

This course will help anyone to get more in control of their finances, so they can save, give and prevent debt.

W H Y  P A T H W A Y S ?

We’re all asking four big questions:

To that end, we, as a church, have recognised that for followers of Jesus, we should be able to confidently answer these four questions.
It is shaped in a wheel, because they feed into one another, but also because you can enter the wheel at any one of these questions and it will naturally lead to the others.

But you will notice that these four statements are centred around three characters - P, B and T.

These stand for Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy - three New Testament characters from the early church who provide an incredible framework for how relational discipleship should operate. Effectively - they show us the best way to follow Jesus in community.

Paul, Timothy and Barnabas

Paul

Who am I under?

A “Paul” is someone who is further along in their faith journey—someone who is wiser, more experienced, and more Christ-like. This is a person you intentionally seek out to mentor you, to provide guidance, and to help you grow spiritually. Having multiple “Pauls” can be beneficial, as different mentors offer unique insights and perspectives, helping you mature in various aspects of your faith.

Barnabas

Who am I with?

A “Barnabas” is a peer—a friend who is at a similar stage in their faith journey. This person is your running partner, someone who walks alongside you as you both navigate the challenges and joys of living out your faith. These relationships often develop naturally, especially through serving together in the church. Having a Barnabas ensures that you have someone to support you, challenge you, and grow with you in your walk with Christ.

Timothy

Who am I over?

A “Timothy” is someone younger or less experienced in the faith whom you are called to mentor. This relationship requires a shift in perspective, as it involves recognising that you have valuable wisdom to share, even if you feel unqualified. Just as Jesus entrusted His disciples—ordinary, uneducated people—with the mission of spreading the Gospel, you too are equipped to invest in the next generation.
The reason we embrace these three characters is simple.

Discipleship is not just a church program; it’s a personal responsibility that each of us carries. By finding your Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy, you not only grow in your own faith, but you also contribute to the spiritual growth of others. This is the heart of discipleship—living out the command of Jesus to go and make disciples, right where you are, with the people God has placed in your life.

One of the best ways to meet one of these is by serving on a team, but another way is through a small group.

We effectively have two types of small group:

We call these short term groups 'Pathways'. 

Why Are We Running These?

Despite our best efforts, some of us may still feel disconnected or uncertain about our next steps in faith. With a third of our attendees having no prior church experience, there’s a clear need for intentional discipleship that meets people where they are. This is both a joy and a great responsibility - helping everyone, regardless of background, grow in the way of Jesus.

At The Rocks, Pathways exist to address this need. These short-term, structured small groups are designed to help people grow through different stages of their faith journey. Instead of traditional courses, Pathways foster both spiritual growth and meaningful relationships, because we believe that people connected relationally are more likely to grow spiritually.

By joining a Pathway, you’ll gain clarity on the four essential questions listed above.

These groups provide a supportive space to explore these questions, gain meaningful content, share your journey, and be encouraged to live a life that reflects Jesus.

You are a vital part of the Church’s mission. Through Pathways, you’ll not only grow in faith but also be equipped to inspire and guide others. Take this opportunity to be part of a community committed to inspiring people to follow Jesus and making a real impact!

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