In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, Kevin Andry, Steve Sampson, and John Crane explore the urgent need for spiritual maturity in the Church and the essential role of discipleship in developing strong, rooted believers. They discuss the importance of intentional teaching, creating a welcoming church culture, and how abiding in Christ produces genuine growth.

The conversation highlights the value of maintaining spiritual hunger, cultivating joy in the faith, and viewing discipleship not as tasks or programs but as a living relationship with Jesus fueled by the Holy Spirit. They also emphasize interactive communication within the Body of Christ and helping believers see themselves as ministers carrying God’s love into everyday life.

Join us for a thoughtful and encouraging discussion on spiritual growth, discipleship, and becoming mature followers of Christ!

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, John Crane, and Kevin Andry explore how the Church can shift from passive consumers to active contributors through intentional discipleship, empowered by the Holy Spirit. They discuss Jesus’ call to spiritual maturity, obedience, and transformation, emphasizing that true discipleship requires the practical application of faith, the challenges of self-denial, and ongoing active engagement with the Spirit of Truth.

They also highlight the vital role of the five-fold ministry in equipping believers, the importance of practical ministry training, and how leaders can cultivate a welcoming, empowering environment that raises up mature disciples who can teach and mentor others.

Join us for a powerful conversation on discipleship, spiritual growth, and building a church alive with the Holy Spirit’s power!

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, John Crane, and Kevin Andry discuss the critical role of discipleship through the lens of Matthew 28:18–20.

The pastors address the growing challenge of low biblical literacy among Christians in the U.S. and explore practical discipleship models—from small groups to one-on-one mentorship. They emphasize the commitment required from both leaders and disciples, the transformation of believers into the image of Christ, and the importance of the five-fold ministry in equipping the Church for growth and service.

This conversation invites believers to move from being consumers to active contributors in the faith, embracing Jesus’ call to make disciples of all nations.