A: Firstly, we rejoice in the fact that your friend has become a Christian! What a wonderful and exciting time this is for you to witness a transformation and a soul won for God!
Secondly, what you are facing right now is the issue of discipleship. When we become a Christian, we can consider that the "conversion". But after the conversion, must come the discipleship part. This is the part where a person grows in their faith through reading God's Word, being part of a community and having accountability through their brothers and sisters.
It is very difficult for a new Christian to know what to do after they accept Christ. There are a lot of unknowns; we are essentially starting a new life! That's why the discipleship process is so important - it directs and guides them to grow in their faith.
For your friend, I suggest to utilize the power of the Internet! Go to splat.rhccc.ca to listen to the sermons we preach at SPLAT and Doxa. Our Daily Bread (odb.org) has good daily devotions that may help your friend with their faith and understand the Scriptures. Encourage your friend to read through the Bible. A good one is this one from Mars Hill.
In addition to this, minister to her outside of church times. Dedicate one lunch a week to discuss a topic (Christian dating, baptism, specific passages are all engaging topics). Check your school to see if they have a Christian fellowship she can attend on a weekday. Most high schools and some elementary school around the area have one.
Lastly, keep her in prayer. It is only through the Holy Spirit that your friend came to know God and only through the Spirit will she continue her journey as a Christian. Pray for her often and commit her to the Lord.
[answered by Pastor KJT]
