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.

A deep dive into the Gospel of John—seeing Christ more clearly, believing more deeply, and understanding His glory through the Word. #graceandtruthmw #gospel #malawi #sermon #gospelofjohn

The Shepherd's Heart. With Pastor Ernest Kanzangaza. Three core responsibilities of a faithful shepherd, drawing heavily on the example and teachings of the Apostle Paul. These essential duties are guarding one's own life, jealously guarding the flock entrusted by God, and guarding the doctrine through diligent commitment to the Word of Grace. A call for pastors to remain biblically faithful and spiritually disciplined to honor God and effectively lead the church.

The Shepherd's Family Life. with Pastor Kellen Hiroto. An extensive discussion and exhortation to pastors and church leaders regarding the vital importance of their family life as a qualification for ministry, specifically focusing on the roles of a Christ-like husband and a disciplining father. Highlighting the tragedy of pastoral failures involving sexual sin, family neglect, and hypocrisy, contrasting these with the beauty of a biblically devoted home that serves as an example to the church. Drawing heavily from Ephesians 5:25–6:4 and the qualifications in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3, a husband’s leadership must be sacrificial, sanctifying, and sexually pure, mirroring Christ’s love for the church. Furthermore, fathers are instructed not to provoke their children to anger but to proactively and consistently raise them through discipline and instruction in the Lord, with the ultimate goal being their children's knowledge and love for God. The central premise is that the ability to effectively manage one’s household is intrinsically linked to the ability to care for God’s church, making family faithfulness a non-negotiable standard for leadership.

The Shepherds Character. With Pastor Emmanuel Mpeni. Discussing the essential character traits required of spiritual leaders, or shepherds, within the church, drawing heavily from the biblical book of Titus, specifically chapter one. Contemporary society and even the church often prioritize factors like performance, charisma, and visible success (such as congregation size) over genuine godliness and moral integrity. The message emphatically stresses that a shepherd's blameless character is non-negotiable and foundational for credibility, emphasizing the need for traits like humility, patience, self-control, and integrity while actively avoiding disqualifying behaviors such as arrogance, quick temper, and greed for gain. Ultimately, the text argues that a minister's inner life and godly conduct hold far greater importance than their preaching ability or outward gifting because a failure in character can devastate a ministry.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this episode, we dive into Mark 8:34–38—what many consider the heart of the Gospel of Mark—to unpack Jesus’ own terms for discipleship. With clarity and conviction, we explore the call to self-denial, obedience, and a life fully surrendered to Christ. These aren’t easy truths—but they’re essential. Tune in for a powerful challenge to count the cost and follow Jesus on His terms.