How to Tell Your Story

An open invitation to share your gospel-shaped story

Every follower of Jesus has a story—a personal testimony of God’s work in your life. Sharing your story helps others see the hope, transformation, and ongoing work of Christ in real, everyday life.

As part of our summer series, Story Formed, where we highlight stories from people in our community, we are extending this invitation to everyone in our community. In participating you’re helping us share even more of what God is doing at The Park through the lives of those in our community.

Tell Your Story

One helpful way to tell your story is through four key themes found in the Bible: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. These themes can guide you as you reflect on your past, your transformation, and your ongoing journey of faith.

Creation – Your Beginning
Where do you come from? Who or what shaped you growing up?
Talk about your background, your family, early influences, and what gave you a sense of identity, belonging, or value.
Fall – Your Brokenness
When did things go wrong?
Share moments of struggle, pain, or distance from God. This could be because of your own choices or hurt caused by others. What made you aware of your need for something more?
Redemption – How Jesus Changed Everything
How did Jesus meet you?
Tell the story of how you came to know Jesus and what He has done in your life. How has the gospel—Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—brought healing, freedom, or purpose to specific areas? Was there a particular person, maybe a friend or a leader, that was particularlly integral to your story of redemption?
Restoration – The Ongoing Work
What is God doing in your life right now?
Even though the story isn’t over, share how you’ve seen growth, hope, and healing. Where do you long to see more of God’s restoration in your life or in the world? How are you joining Him in making all things new?

Encouragement

This is your story, shaped by God’s story. Don’t worry about having the “right” answers. Just speak honestly.
You don’t have to do it alone. We suggest sharing your story with 1–3 people first—friends, mentors, or others in your community.
Consider writing it out, even just in bullet points, to help clarify your thoughts.
When you tell your story, you’re not trying to persuade—you’re bearing witness to what God has done. That’s powerful. Let your story speak.

Ready to Share?

We’re excited to do this together as a church community. Every story shared becomes a part of something bigger—a beautiful picture of God’s faithfulness across many lives.Once you’ve written your story and shared it with someone you trust, you can upload it using the form below. We encourage you not only to share, but to take time to read the stories of others as well. There’s power in hearing how God is at work among us.

Note: By submitting your story through the form below, you are giving us permission to share it within our church community—not just as part of the Story Formed series, but as a way for us to know one another more deeply and encourage each other in faith. If you are not comfortable with your story being shared in this way, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting it through the form. Thank you for considering how your story might strengthen and inspire our church family.