A Rule of Life is how we live out our vision and mission together as a church family. It’s a shared framework that helps us answer the question: 

How does The Journey Tower Grove live around the teachings and practices of Jesus?

The word “rule” comes from the Latin regula, meaning “a trellis.” Just as a trellis supports a vine so that it can grow healthy and strong, a Rule of Life provides structure to help our spiritual lives flourish. It’s not about rules for the sake of rules—it’s about creating space for God to shape us.
By setting our lives around a shared Rule of Life, we grow in spiritual rhythms that form us into a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled family on mission who takes the Kingdom of God to all corners of our lives. These rhythms—of prayer, Scripture, rest, community, and service—help us remain rooted in Jesus and bear fruit in every part of life.

The Journey Tower Grove: A Shared Rule of Life

A simple rhythm for becoming a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Family on Mission

1. Abide in Christ daily
Root your life in prayer and Scripture.

2. Worship and rest weekly
Gather with the church and embrace Sabbath rhythms.

3. Live as family in community
Open your table, carry burdens, and be known.

4. Be formed by the way of Jesus 
Practice the habits of Jesus to become like Him.

5. Live sent into the world
Join God’s mission through hospitality, service, and generosity where you live, work, and serve.