Learning Christian

Learning to speak to God and learning to live like a believer are very similar to learning to speak a foreign language.

First
One must hear how native speakers sound and listen to how sounds and words are formed and combined.
--One must read the scriptures and spend time with others who are following God.

Second
One must attempt to attempt to speak and make one's own words and sounds alone and with a one-on-one tutor.
--One must make a personal effort alone to pray and seek God alone and with a mentor or discipleship partner, working through decisions with wise counsel.

Third
One must continue to practice constantly with others who do speak the language.  Further development is impossible without constant, continual, concerted practice. 
--One must consistently pray and seek God individually, one-on-one, in small groups, and in large groups. 

Fourth
One must practice reading and writing to follow on to proficiency.
--One must continually study scripture and begin teaching others.