Discipleship is Our Mission

Discipleship is Our Mission

The mission of the church is discipleship, rooted in 2 Timothy 2:2. It requires relational discipleship, not curriculum. This life-on-life investment unlocks the power of gospel ministry multiplication.You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where...
Discipleship is Our Mission

Rescued with Dr. Bryan Samms

In his new book, Rescued, Dr. Bryan Samms tells the story of his family’s four adoptions, revealing how God’s hand was at work in every step of their journey. You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more discipleship...
Discipleship is Our Mission

Steven Montepeque Interview

Our modern world is designed to pull us away from relationship. We need to prioritize face-to-face relational discipleship in small covenant groups over rigid discipleship curriculum.You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more...
Discipleship is Our Mission

Discipleship Beyond the Stopwatch

Are you measuring spiritual success with a stopwatch? True spiritual formation is discipleship beyond the stopwatch, rooted in authentic mentoring, not a race. We must fight the temptation of metrics vs maturity and embrace the Holy Spirit’s pace.You can connect...
Discipleship is Our Mission

Discipleship Crossover

A conversation with Bryan Samms, Mike Lester, Nate Skelly, and Luke Clayton for a crossover episode of the Church Advance, Worldview, and Financial Pathway podcasts. In a world filled with digital distractions, how do we build real, lasting spiritual relationships?...