The Palms community takes seriously our commitment to journey together in discipleship. We are not primarily members of an institution, but followers of Jesus Christ. We covenant to fellowship, grow, and serve together. Our journey is marked by mutual growth as we affirm each other, and hold one another accountable to a life of sharing God’s love and serving God’s mission.

Therefore we invite all those who are interested in becoming a disciple of the Palms community to one of four classes each year. There are two in the fall and two in the winter/spring. The classes will begin with a meal and meeting each other, as well as learning some of who Palms is a church. Then you are invited to a five-week small group experience on Sunday mornings to reflect and share some of your journey of discipleship as you discern how God is calling you to grow and serve in the Palms community. For more information on the next class, please contact Rev. Dr. Holly Inglis, or call the church office at (904) 246-0594 x 224. Also, please know that you do not have to become a disciple of Palms to be a part of our community. We welcome you to dive right in and begin serving alongside us, worshiping with us, and enjoying the life of faith at the Palms Oasis.

Joining Palms as a disciple is a prayerful and intentional decision. Our congregation values following God's call on our lives, and we expect and encourage Palms disciples to:

• daily observe a personal time of devotion
• weekly attend public communal worship
• monthly participate in education or small group and participate in service
• annually give a percentage of income to Palms
• continually engage others in affirmation and accountability in their discipleship