A Disciple-Making Path Your Church Can Actually Use
A simple, repeatable way to help people
move from information to transformation
through the Great Commandment, the Lord's Prayer,
daily spiritual rhythms, and authentic community.
This is the path Jesus gave us—simple enough to follow,Â
deep enough to transform everything.Â
Spiritual Simplicity from Jesus
Same Jesus. Same Mission.
Two Mandates.
The Great Commandment reveals our destination.
The Lord's Prayer shows us the way home.
Every Church Needs All Three
Balanced Discipleship
No single ministry can accomplish
everything discipleship requires.
Home Groups build relationships.
Bible Courses build understanding.
Spiritual Simplicity Journeys build
daily intimacy with God.
Together, they cultivate mature disciples.
Watch this two-minute overview.
The goal of discipleship is not simply to know more about God.
It is to love Him more deeply, walk with Him more closely, and become increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ.
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When Faith Starts to Feel Heavy
Many believers love God deeply… yet still feel spiritually exhausted.
We know more about God than ever before—but many of us still struggle to slow down, quiet our hearts, and truly walk with Him daily.
Jesus made it simpler than we often realize:
• One Great Commandment to love
• One daily prayer to keep us near Him
This is a personal story about rediscovering the simplicity, presence, and peace Jesus offers.
You can begin simply… and grow from there.
What Is a Spiritual Simplicity Journey?
A Spiritual Simplicity Journey is a simple,
repeatable pathway that helps people move
from information to transformation
by establishing daily rhythms of Scripture,
prayer, journaling, and authentic community—
all centered on the Great Commandment
and the Lord's Prayer.
• Walk daily with God through Scripture and prayer
• Reflect honestly through guided journaling
• Grow in authentic community
• Establish lifelong spiritual rhythms
Why I Created Spiritual SimplicityÂ
For years, I watched sincere believers love God deeply, yet still struggle to walk with Him daily.
Programs multiplied.
Information increased.
But many people still felt spiritually exhausted.
Over time, I rediscovered the simplicity Jesus Himself gave us:
One Great Commandment.
One Daily Prayer.
Watch this brief video to hear the story behind Spiritual Simplicity and why I believe it can help churches return to what matters most.
Start where you are. Grow from there
Whether you begin on your own, with a small group,
or across your entire church—this path meets you right where you are.
The Challenge Many Churches Face
You deeply desire to see your people grow, yet discipleship often becomes fragmented and difficult to sustain.
Programs come and go. Small groups begin with enthusiasm but lose momentum. Leaders piece together resources from many different sources—books, studies, programs, and videos—hoping something will stick.
But the result is often confusion rather than clarity.
A Better Way Forward
Discipleship shouldn’t feel like a series of disconnected programs.
It should feel like a clear and meaningful journey.
Spiritual growth has always followed a recognizable path—one that leads people from awakening to maturity, and ultimately to multiplying disciples.
Spiritual Simplicity
Discipleship shouldn't feel like a series of disconnected programs. It should feel like a journey.
Our curriculum provides a biblically grounded framework that moves your congregation through five vital stages of spiritual maturity.
Spiritual growth has always followed a recognizable path—the Spiritual Progress Path simply makes that journey visible.
The Path Made Visible
The Spiritual Progress Path brings clarity to discipleship—offering a simple, structured pathway your entire church can follow together.
Awaken → Return → Abide → Transform → Multiply
—with Christ at the center of it all.
Rather than adding more complexity, it brings clarity—aligning your church around a shared rhythm of spiritual growth.
'' Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
— Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
Built from 20+ Years of Direct Church Leadership
Spiritual Progress was not developed in theory—it was shaped through decades of hands-on ministry and refined through the real challenges churches face every day.
It directly addresses the most common obstacles leaders encounter:
- Discipleship that becomes fragmented across too many resources
- Structures that place too much burden on volunteer leaders
- Uncertainty around teaching, facilitation, and engagement
Every element of the Spiritual Progress Path has been tested, simplified, and strengthened through real church leadership—and shaped by the insight of thousands of pastors.
 Allen Ratta | Lead Pastor, 20+ Years | Author, Making Spiritual Progress (InterVarsity Press) Founder, ConnectionPower.com (NASDAQ sale) | Denominational Leader
Co-Developer, Engaging Church Seminars | Speaker, Major Church Conferences Nationwide
Not a Pastor?
If you're seeking deeper spiritual growth on your own or leading a Bible study group outside of church, The Spiritual Simplicity Journey works for you too.
Start the Journey
Bring clarity to discipleship in your church—or begin your personal journey today.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
— Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
Spiritual Progress helps believers grow deeper with God through simple daily spiritual practices, Scripture-centered prayer, and guided journeys.
