

The Life Christian Church
747 Northfield Ave. West Orange NJ
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The Life Christian Church is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity, recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as tax-exempt under the United States federal tax code.
Spiritual Growth
We want to help inspire you to live the life God dreams for you as we spread His love in ever-widening circles. Following the way of Jesus starts with a decision. Growing more like Him takes (1) intentionality, (2) is communal, (3) requires our engagement, (4) is ultimately accomplished by the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, (5) is for the glory of God, for our benefit and for the service of others. To do this, our pastoral team develops a specific plan to help people follow the way of Jesus, which includes a new spiritual growth theme each Trimester, a Bible reading plan, a recommended reading, and opportunities to commit to community and weekly worship.
TRIMESTER 2 | 2026
This Trimester, our Spiritual Growth Theme is "Your Life Mission." Here is what to expect over the next few months:
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Series 1: The Mission of God: The Story of God's Relentless Pursuit of Redemption
Launches Sunday, May 17
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This informative 3-week series will explore God’s mission throughout Scripture and uncover the unfolding story of His relentless pursuit of redemption from the Old Testament to present day. We will see how God continually calls, restores, and sends His people to participate in His mission in the world.
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Series 2: Your Mission From God: Lessons from the Adventures of the Apostle Paul
Launches Sunday, June 7
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This teaching series will look at powerful lessons from the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul and provide practical guidance on applying these lessons to everyday modern life. Throughout the summer, this series will encourage and challenge you to boldly embrace your God-given purpose and faithfully live out your mission in every area of your life, knowing that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN
Orienting our entire way of life around the way of Jesus is the catalyst for our human flourishing. Some routines that have proven to be primarily essential for our spiritual growth are our formed habits around the Spiritual Practices, like scripture reading, engagement in weekly community within a small group, and gathering together weekly as a church to worship God. Use this page to learn more, or engage in each of these practices, resources and opportunities for community and service.
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Grow in your life with God.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Spiritual Practices are to spiritual formation what exercise is to strength training - they are a way to grow into power to be transformed into a new kind of person. These practices don't transform us, God does by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, however; they do create the time and space for God to do the inner work of deep transformation.

DAILY SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT
Scripture tells us the story of God working out His plan to redeem the world. When we read scripture, we find our place in God’s story, and we learn about how to live within the story.
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Click the button below to sign up for the Daily Devotional, written weekly by TLCC's Pastoral Team.

RECOMMENDED READING
This Trimester, we encourage you to engage with our Recommended Reading: If I Had Two Lives: The Extraordinary Life and Faith of Costas Macris by Dan Vorm.
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Born in Greece, Costas Macris moved his family to the jungles of Irian Jaya, Indonesia, where he confronted cannibalistic head-hunters, opened new mission stations, and introduced the gospel to stone-age tribes. He later returned to Greece, where he founded a bold evangelistic work where the Apostle Paul had preached some 2,000 years before.
As a young man, Costas read William Carey’s famous challenge: “Attempt great things for God; expect great things from God.” Costas took these words to heart, and over a lifetime of ministry God responded in amazing ways.
This inspiring account of Costas’ life will challenge you to trust God at a deeper level. You’ll be encouraged by what God did through an ordinary man who abandoned himself, without reservation, to an extraordinary God.
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You can pick up a copy in the Resource Lounge at the West Orange Campus on Sundays or from any online retailer.

Participate in life together.
LIFE GROUPS
LIFE Groups are designed with one purpose: to help you build genuine relationships and foster spiritual growth. Life is better when we live it together. Don’t miss the chance to connect, reflect, and grow alongside others on the same journey.
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Visit TLCC.org/Groups or click the button below to express interest in joining or leading a group.

GROW CLASSES
Grow Classes at The Life Christian Church are spaces for learning in the context of community. Over the course of eight weeks, you'll be invited into meaningful learning experiences that help you explore faith, discover your purpose, and grow in Christlikeness no matter where you are on the journey. ​Each class builds intentionally, guiding you through a pathway of transformation and next steps.
​You can register for our next session of Grow Classes at TLCC.org/GrowClasses or by clicking the button below.

LIFE TEAMS
Discover all the meaningful ways you can care for others, develop new skills or use your gifts by serving on a team. There are many opportunities for you to serve on Sundays and throughout the week. LIFE Teams are small groups of people that serve a vital function of TLCC through the utilization of their unique gifts, passions, and mission, all while in a family environment.

GATHER ON SUNDAYS
Hebrews 10:25 "We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some are in the habit of doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other..." Sunday worship experiences are the primary way we gather as a church to worship together, learn from the teaching, pray for one another, and grow in our faith. We encourage you to commit to attending one of our services at either our West Orange Campus or Online Campus.

QUICK DATES:
Sunday, May 17: Redline Youth Parent Meeting
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Wednesday, May 27: Awana End of Year Celebration
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Sunday, June 14: Club 6 Celebration of Passage
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Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day Fun
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Sunday, June 28: Communion Sunday
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Sunday, July 26: Child Dedications
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Monday-Friday, August 3-7: KPort Kids Bible Flight Camp
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Saturday, August 29: +Life Local Day of Service
