In this episode of the Friendship Church Podcast, Pastors Kenny, Jason, Joel, and Matt share lighthearted stories about times they’ve been physically lost before turning the conversation toward how people often feel spiritually lost in their discipleship journey. They introduce Friendship’s intentional discipleship pathway—Encounter the Lord, Engage in Community, and Expand the Kingdom—as a way to provide clear direction for growth. The pastors review four key markers of a mature disciple (prayerful pursuer, biblical decision maker, generous servant, and joyful witness) and highlight practical steps like Worship Services, Life Groups, Serve Teams, Core Discipleship, and Missional Communities. Their goal is to move beyond a “menu” of ministries and instead coach people toward maturity in Christ, ensuring no one feels lost in their spiritual walk.

In this episode of the Friendship Church Podcast, Pastors Kenny, Jason, Joel, and Matt emphasize the importance of having clear markers for maturity in Christ rather than vague ideals. Drawing from Scripture, church experience, and practical discipleship tools, they outline four key traits of a growing disciple: being a prayerful pursuer, a biblical decision maker, a generous servant, and a joyful witness. They stress that these qualities grow together—shaped by the Spirit—and give believers a tangible model to aim for in their walk with Jesus.

In this episode of the Friendship Church Podcast, Pastors Kenny, Jason, Joel, and Matt discuss the meaning and purpose of a church mission statement, differentiating it from mottos and goals, and describe Friendship Church's recent process of refining their mission with Clarity House. The pastors explore how mission shapes decisions, unifies the church, and reflect on an updated mission statement.