You Trusted Jesus. Now Learn to Follow Him.
THE WAY is a free 40-day discipleship journey created for new Christians. It begins with the basics of using the Bible, then walks one day at a time through salvation, knowing God, knowing Jesus, prayer, Christian living, the church, and your new mission as a follower of Christ.
No account required. Free to use. Built to point you toward Scripture and Jesus Christ.
40 Days Learning to Follow Jesus
What Do I Do Now?
That may be one of the first questions you have after trusting Jesus. You do not need to understand everything today. Following Christ is a lifelong journey, and every journey begins with a first step.
THE WAY gives you a simple place to begin. Before Day 1, it helps you understand how to use your Bible. Then each day builds on what you have already learned.
- Tell someone that you have trusted Jesus Christ.
- Begin talking honestly with God through prayer.
- Start reading the Bible for yourself.
- Find a faithful local church.
- Talk with a pastor about baptism.
- Begin THE WAY and take one day at a time.
Short Bible Basics Lessons Before Day 1
THE WAY never assumes that a new believer already knows how to find a Bible verse, understand a Scripture reference, or navigate between the Old and New Testaments.
Before we ask you to open your Bible, we teach you how.
Learn Your Bible Before the 40 Days Begin
Bible Basics is a required orientation that prepares a brand-new Christian to use Scripture throughout the devotional instead of becoming dependent on the app to do everything for them.
- What the Bible is
- Old and New Testaments
- The 66 books
- The four Gospels
- Books, chapters, and verses
- How to find Scripture
- Bible translations
- How to read a passage
- Why context matters
- What to do when confused
A Biblical Foundation, One Day at a Time
The 40 days follow a deliberate progression. Each section builds on the one before it so a new believer is not handed disconnected devotional topics, but a clear introduction to following Jesus.
What Happened When I Was Saved?
Grace, sin, the cross, the resurrection, and your new identity in Christ.
Knowing God
God as Creator, His holiness, love and justice, God as Father, and the Trinity.
Knowing Jesus
Who Jesus is, His sinless life, His teaching, salvation through Christ, and His lordship.
Understanding Your New Life
Assurance, grace and good works, repentance, spiritual growth, and the Holy Spirit.
Walking With God
Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, worship, biblical guidance, and dealing honestly with doubt.
Living Like Jesus
Loving God, loving people, forgiveness, fighting temptation, and a life of obedience.
You Are Part of the Church
Christian community, choosing a church, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, serving, and giving.
Your Mission Begins
Your testimony, sharing the Gospel, hardship, Christian hope, and lifelong discipleship.
Simple Enough for Someone Who Is Just Beginning
THE WAY is designed to stay out of the way. Each day gives you a Scripture passage to find in your own Bible, clear teaching, reflection questions, one practical next step, a guided prayer, a truth to remember, and a private journal prompt.
- Required Bible Basics before Day 1
- 40 complete daily discipleship lessons
- Searchable Question Library
- Private journal stored on your device
- Progress tracking without creating an account
- Installable on your phone like an app
- Offline support after the app has been loaded
The goal is not to make you dependent on THE WAY. The goal is to help you follow Jesus with an open Bible.
Everything is designed to stay simple and focused so a new Christian can learn Scripture, follow the 40-day journey, record private reflections, and find biblical answers without creating an account.
Open. Learn. Respond. Follow.
Each lesson is designed to move biblical truth from the page into everyday Christian life.
Open
Find the day’s passage in your own Bible and read it before continuing.
Learn
Read clear teaching that explains the biblical truth in everyday language.
Respond
Think, pray, journal, and honestly consider what God is teaching you.
Follow
Take one practical next step of faith and obedience, then keep following Jesus.
You Are Allowed to Have Questions
THE WAY includes a searchable library of biblical answers for questions that often come after salvation, including questions people may feel embarrassed to ask out loud.
No Account. No Subscription. Just Begin.
THE WAY was intentionally built to remove unnecessary barriers between a new believer and the first steps of discipleship.
No Account Required
Open the app and begin. There is no registration form and no membership fee.
Your Progress Stays With You
Your completed lessons and journal entries are stored locally on the device you use.
Install It Like an App
Add THE WAY to your phone’s home screen for quick access without visiting an app store.
Use the Website Like an App
You can always use THE WAY in your browser, or add it to your home screen for a more app-like experience.
iPhone or iPad
- Open theway.outdoorcrusade.com in Safari.
- Tap the Share button.
- Choose Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
Android
- Open theway.outdoorcrusade.com in Chrome.
- Open the browser menu.
- Choose Install app or Add to Home screen.
- Follow the prompts to add THE WAY.
Scan to open THE WAY
About THE WAY
Who is THE WAY for?
THE WAY is designed primarily for people who have recently trusted Jesus Christ and need a clear biblical introduction to the Christian life. It can also be useful for someone returning to the foundations of their faith.
Do I need to know how to use the Bible first?
No. Bible Basics comes before Day 1 and teaches you how the Bible is organized, how Scripture references work, how to find passages, and how to begin reading the Bible for yourself.
Does completing the 40 days save me?
No. Salvation is by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. THE WAY is a discipleship resource that helps someone who has trusted Christ begin learning how to follow Him.
Does THE WAY replace a local church?
No. THE WAY repeatedly encourages new Christians to become part of a faithful local church, learn from mature believers, speak with a pastor about baptism, worship with God’s people, and begin serving.
Is THE WAY free?
Yes. THE WAY is provided as a free discipleship resource through Outdoor Crusade.
You Do Not Have to Know Everything Today. Begin by Following Jesus Today.
Open your Bible. Pray honestly. Learn what Christ has done for you. Take one faithful step, then another. THE WAY is here to help you begin.