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AI in Ministry
We're diving into the controversial topic of AI in ministry, focusing on how we maintain...
See the Big Picture
When the path isn't clear, take a step back, see the big picture, and prepare to go forward.You...
Identify the Fear
Fear paralyzes; Faith energizes. Learn to identify the fear that is trying to control you.You can...
Walk in the Light
Uncertainty doesn't have to mean paralysis. Learn how to identify your fears, gain a new...
Trust When You Don’t Understand
When a leadership path feels blocked and the way forward is unclear, total trust is required....
Make and Own the Decision
When the path forward is hidden, the greatest risk is standing still. Learn why decisive action...
Building a Support Team
No leader leads alone. Who are the ones who pour into you as a leader?You can connect with Mike at...
Pathways Not Promises
How does a leader share the next step forward? How does he stay with faith-filled optimism rather...
Assess the Situation
Step one in understanding the difficulty is to assess the situation correctly. Learn how to avoid...
Go Forward
Introduction to Season 1 of 2026. Learn how to make biblical decisions as a leader, even when the...
Organic Multiplication Slow and Steady
We must move past curriculum and embrace life-on-life ministry. Multiplication should be the...
Rescued with Dr. Bryan Samms
In his new book, Rescued, Dr. Bryan Samms tells the story of his family’s four adoptions,...
Discipleship Crossover
A conversation with Bryan Samms, Mike Lester, Nate Skelly, and Luke Clayton for a crossover...
Intentional Sharing Truth in Authentic Relationships
Stop searching for the magic curriculum! True relational discipleship is life-on-life investment....
Discipleship Beyond the Stopwatch
Are you measuring spiritual success with a stopwatch? True spiritual formation is discipleship...
Discipleship is Our Mission
The mission of the church is discipleship, rooted in 2 Timothy 2:2. It requires relational...
The Power of Relationships
The most spiritually transformative moments come through a person. These are the friends who walk...
Ten Principles for Relational Discipleship
Discipleship must be identity-based, not activity-based. These relational discipleship principles...
Steven Montepeque Interview
Our modern world is designed to pull us away from relationship. We need to prioritize face-to-face...
Matt & Krista Smith Interview
You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more discipleship...
Rethinking Discipleship
We've lost the original punch of discipleship, relegating it to a curriculum instead of a...
Beyond Checklists: Rediscover The Heart of Discipleship
Walk with me. That's the core of what discipleship is all about. It's about moving past a simple...
The Walk Starts Here
Discipleship has a face. It's not a program or a process; it’s a person-to-person relationship....
Is the Bible Reliable?
I enjoyed presenting this material at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Spring 2025. We endeavored to...
Why does truth matter?
Why Truth Matters for a Christian: Embracing God's Standard in a World of Uncertainty In a world...
Proofs for the Resurrection
A Guest Post from Tobi England - I'm excited today to introduce a great friend and co-laborer in...
Paul’s Counsel to Ministry Leaders
In Acts 20, Paul calls the Ephesian elders - the ministry leaders - for a final goodbye. If we...
Worldview and Ethics
Worldview refers to the way in which individuals interpret and understand events, situations, and...
Changing the Culture one person at a time – an interview with Missionary Adam Fridenstine
Adam and Esther Fridenstine have faithfully served in Cojutepeque, El Salvador for 12 years. The...
Exploring Christianity with Jon Beazley, part 2 of 2
Jon has an amazing story. He has traveled as an evangelist for six years, planted a church in...