Christian Growth Checklist Christian Growth Checklist Phase 1 (Equipping) PHASE 1: FOLLOW-UP I understand that God loves me I have admitted that I have a problem with sin and need a savior. Christian Growth Checklist Phase 2 (Equipping) PHASE 2: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS I know that I am a new person now that I have trusted Jesus Christ. Christian Growth Checklist Phase 3 (Equipping) PHASE 3: EQUIPPING FOR MINISTRY I know how to lead an evangelistic Bible study. Christian Growth Checklist Phase 4 (Equipping) PHASE 4: APPOINTING NEW LEADERS I can remember several occasions when I had to say ‘no’ to something I wanted to do in order to minister to others.