Dear Leader,
What a joy it was to spend time with disciple-minded leaders at the 2nd Annual SoIN Leader Retreat.
Last year, I sensed the Lord leading me to go deeper in the relationships I already had. Rather than casting the net wide - trying to connect with as many churches and leaders as possible - the focus became
intentional with a few. I've told these leaders my goal is simple: to pour into you, so you can pour into your few...men who will help grow a culture of discipleship in your church.
This year's retreat felt like a beautiful "marker" along that journey.
We celebrated the fruit that has grown from that investment over the past year - stories of leaders staying faithful, men taking real steps toward Jesus, and churches choosing the slow, steady work of relational discipleship.
This celebration isn't hype or pretending everything is perfect. It's pausing to name what God has done, is doing, and will do - because celebration leads to acceleration. Gratitude strengthens faith, and faith fuels our next steps.
But the retreat wasn't only about celebration. It was also about alignment. We talked about what it looks like for churches to align their ministries with discipleship - not just filling their calendars, but forming men.
We highlighted how Man in the Mirror serves churches best when we're aligned in mission and vision: engaging young men in meaningful relationships that change lives and build the kingdom of God so that every man can reflect honestly, pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, and live vibrantly.
Ultimately, we were reminded that alignment starts with surrender to what the Master wants. When we're aligned with Jesus, everything else comes into focus.
I am incredibly grateful for what God has done this past year, and I'm expectant for what He will do next. Let's celebrate well and accelerate in alignment together.
In Christ,
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