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Three words that will help us lead through difficulties. Learn the checklist and be ready to move...

Fear paralyzes; Faith energizes. Learn to identify the fear that is trying to control you.You can...

When the path isn't clear, take a step back, see the big picture, and prepare to go forward.You...

We're diving into the controversial topic of AI in ministry, focusing on how we maintain...

Uncertainty doesn't have to mean paralysis. Learn how to identify your fears, gain a new...

When a leadership path feels blocked and the way forward is unclear, total trust is required....

When the path forward is hidden, the greatest risk is standing still. Learn why decisive action...

No leader leads alone. Who are the ones who pour into you as a leader?You can connect with Mike at...

How does a leader share the next step forward? How does he stay with faith-filled optimism rather...

On the Path Forward, we can expect pushback. How do we deal with the four different types of...

In a busy world, we often run from event to event, project to project, and sometimes, miracle to...

Step one in understanding the difficulty is to assess the situation correctly. Learn how to avoid...

Introduction to Season 1 of 2026. Learn how to make biblical decisions as a leader, even when the...

We must move past curriculum and embrace life-on-life ministry. Multiplication should be the...

In his new book, Rescued, Dr. Bryan Samms tells the story of his family’s four adoptions,...

A conversation with Bryan Samms, Mike Lester, Nate Skelly, and Luke Clayton for a crossover...

Stop searching for the magic curriculum! True relational discipleship is life-on-life investment....

Are you measuring spiritual success with a stopwatch? True spiritual formation is discipleship...

The mission of the church is discipleship, rooted in 2 Timothy 2:2. It requires relational...

The most spiritually transformative moments come through a person. These are the friends who walk...

Discipleship must be identity-based, not activity-based. These relational discipleship principles...

Our modern world is designed to pull us away from relationship. We need to prioritize face-to-face...

You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more discipleship...

We've lost the original punch of discipleship, relegating it to a curriculum instead of a...

Walk with me. That's the core of what discipleship is all about. It's about moving past a simple...

Discipleship has a face. It's not a program or a process; it’s a person-to-person relationship....