What pace are you living at? In our fast-moving world, spiritual leadership demands a counter-cultural rhythm—a pace rooted in love, not hurry. Drawing on insights from our Formation competency, which focuses on John Mark Comer's ‘Practicing the Way,’ this post invites you to slow down, embrace the apprenticeship to Jesus, and discover leadership grounded in presence, not performance.

Are disciple, disciple-making and discipleship just interchangeable buzzwords? In a chat with a youth pastor, I realised this confusion is widespread. A 2020 US study found that pastors lack consistent definitions for these core terms, diluting their power. Until we clarify what we mean by disciple-making, our messaging, training and church effectiveness assessments will remain muddled.

Part 5: Leave – the final step in developing emerging leaders. After modeling, assisting, and watching, it’s time to hand over roles, trust new leaders, and let them lead. You’ll step back, coach from the sidelines, and resist the urge to intervene. Though simple in concept, releasing control can be emotionally challenging. Embrace this season, stay available for guidance, and watch ministry thrive under fresh leadership.

"Looking back at the first program we ever ran, it wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t polished. And yet, I wouldn’t change a thing. ‘Going Deeper’ wasn’t just a series of sessions—it was a shift in strategy, a bridge toward disciple-making that transformed how we equipped and empowered others. The real success wasn’t in the program itself, but in the fruit it bore: disciple-makers walking as Jesus walked. As leaders, we must ask—are we focused on the event, or are we focused on multip