#[1 Corinthians 4:14-17; 1 Corinthians 11:1]#
Kent shares Matt Shore's vision for the children's ministry and then urges the congregation to embrace a model of spiritual growth rooted in mentorship, inspired by 1 Corinthians 4:14-17. Paul contrasts guardians (pedagogos) with spiritual fathers and mothers, highlighting the need for deep, intentional investment in others' lives, not just superficial guidance. Kent challenges listeners to identify individuals who serve as spiritual mentors in their lives and to consider if they are living a life worth imitating, echoing Paul's call to imitate him as he imitates Christ. He addresses barriers to discipleship, like individualism, busyness, and a reluctance to submit, emphasizing the necessity of community and mentorship for spiritual maturity, and concluding with a call to action, urging the church to become living examples of Christ's love, influencing others for the sake of the Gospel.