God's Design for Church Growth and Maturity. With Pastor Kellen Hiroto. The core of God's metric for church success is spiritual maturity, not numerical or "worldly" growth, cautioning against practices like "watered down theology" to attract crowds. God's gifts for growth, distinguishing the temporary, foundational roles of apostles and prophets from the ongoing roles of evangelists and shepherd-teachers (elders), whose primary function is to equip the saints for ministry. The goal for growth is to attain "mature manhood" in Christ, avoiding the instability of false doctrine by having a strong biblical foundation, and that every member is essential to the body's growth.

Eighth session in a discipleship series focused on the practical "how-to's" of discipling, specifically advocating for the use of Christian books as a helpful tool. The speaker explains why Christian books should be used—arguing that while the Bible is sufficient, these books facilitate spiritual conversation, offer wisdom from Christian history, and efficiently manage limited time. Furthermore, the discussion offers guidance on how to read, how to choose, and how to get started with reading books in a discipling relationship, emphasizing the importance of reading for personal application, selecting materials based on need, and being brave in making suggestions to others. The session concludes with specific recommendations for books covering topics like the healthy church, spiritual disciplines, and the nature of salvation.

Praising the Lord with Understanding. With Peter Kulujili. Understanding the reasons —or "the why"— for praising the Lord, arguing that true Christian worship is rooted in a proper appreciation of God's nature, character, and works. The three primary reasons offered for praise are that God restores and builds up his people, God provides and cares for his people, and God protects and preserves his people. The ultimate demonstration of God's love and power through the cross of Christ.