Our Pillars
The ROOTED discipleship journey is built on six pillars that shape every part of our life together. These pillars are not ideals we admire, but realities we pursue daily as we prepare our hearts for Jesus and learn to walk faithfully with Him. They form the spiritual foundations of the journey and guide how we live, pray, listen, and serve.
INTIMACY WITH JESUS
Jesus is coming soon. Our Bridegroom desires to know us, and He invites us to delight in being with Him.
At ROOTED, we prioritise the one thing that is necessary—sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to His voice. We seek to dwell in His presence in everything we do, responding to His love by loving Him with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
We truly believe that apart from Jesus, we can do nothing.
“Abide in Me, and I in you.” — John 15:4
DEVOTION TO PRAYER & WORSHIP
Now is the time to “buy oil” for our lamps through intimacy with Jesus.
At ROOTED, we devote ourselves to extended times of prayer and worship, beholding the beauty of Jesus and seeking His face. We intentionally create space for Him to speak, to reveal more of His heart, and to align our lives with His will.
As we grow in intimacy with Him, we are shaped toward a lifestyle of praying without ceasing.
“One thing is necessary.” — Luke 10:42
Obedience to God's Word & Voice
We immerse ourselves in the Word of God as we delight in Scripture and journey through the entirety of His Word together.
Students gather regularly around the Scriptures to read, reflect, and meditate, allowing God to speak to us through His Word. As the Holy Spirit reveals truth, we respond prayerfully and walk in obedience to both God’s Word and His voice.
Through this, our lives are shaped to become more like Jesus.
“My sheep hear My voice.” — John 10:27
Equipped for the Work of Ministry
ROOTED exists to equip disciples to confidently obey Jesus’ command to make disciples and to walk in the works God has prepared for them.
Students are encouraged to grow and mature in their unique grace and giftings within the life of the church, recognising that each person has a vital role to play. Ministry flows from obedience, humility, and faithfulness, as we learn to serve the body of Christ and prepare the Bride for His return.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry.” — Ephesians 4:12
Character Formation
Followers of Jesus are called to let their light shine before others, living boldly and faithfully in the world.
At ROOTED, the Holy Spirit leads students on a personal journey of growth, forming emotional maturity, confidence, and resilience. Leaders walk closely alongside students, helping them develop practical life skills that serve them in every sphere of life.
Character is shaped not through pressure, but through consistent obedience and daily surrender.
“Conformed to the image of His Son.” — Romans 8:29
Self-Sacrificial Service
Jesus came to serve, not to be served, and we are called to walk in His way.
Students at ROOTED are given opportunities to serve practically and sacrificially. This includes serving at The Almond Tree Children’s Village contributing to the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children, as well as serving within the life of City on a Hill Church in Benoni, South Africa.
We also explore opportunities for outreach and partnership across our Four12 churches, as faith is expressed through love in action.
“The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.” — Mark 10:45
A Life Shaped by These Pillars
Together, these pillars form a way of life that is rooted in intimacy with Jesus, grounded in prayer and Scripture, marked by Obedience to God’s Word & Voice
This is the foundation of the ROOTED discipleship journey.