Kingdom Influence

Welcome to Kingdom Influence, a 20-week journey designed to help you understand who you are in Christ and how God intends to use your life to impact the world around you. This course builds on the foundation we explored in Kingdom Consummated: God is restoring all things, and He invites His people to partner with Him in bringing His rescuing glory into every corner of creation.

Jesus, the One who has all authority in heaven and on earth, has commissioned us to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. This is not a task reserved for a select few. This is the calling of every follower of Jesus. Kingdom influence is not about having a platform or a certain personality. It is about living as someone who knows their identity in Christ, operates under His authority, and carries His presence into everyday life.

Throughout this course, we will explore what it means to be people shaped by the cross, rooted in the gospel, and motivated by love. We will examine the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians, where Paul challenges a divided church to return to the simplicity of “Christ and Him crucified.” We will then walk through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, discovering how Jesus forms Kingdom character in His people and how that character becomes the source of true influence.

As you move through the lessons, discussions, and readings, our prayer is that you will grow in confidence, clarity, and purpose. God has chosen you, empowered you, and placed you exactly where you are so that your life—your words, your actions, your compassion, your faithfulness—can make the Kingdom known.

About Instructor

Pastor Steve Lawes has been influenced over the course of his learning by the teaching of the following: John Wimber, George Eldon Ladd, Rick Warren, John Piper, Tim Keller, NT Wright, Putty Putman, Michael Heiser, Bob Goff, Tim Mackie, and many others. All of these influences are woven throughout the messages presented in these courses. Please assume that anything really good comes from one of the people listed above.

Welcome to Kingdom Influence. Let’s discover together how God wants to use your life to change the world.

Available in May 2026