{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Intentional Churches Podcast","title":"IC Conference Main Session 1, with Dr. Carlos L. Kelly","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1992,"description":"This powerful opening session from IC Conference 2026 features Dr. Carlos L. Kelly, Senior Pastor of Beulahland Bible Church, sharing how God transformed his church through a renewed commitment to the Great Commission. Drawing from Luke 5, Dr. Kelly challenges church leaders to leave the shallow waters of comfortable ministry and launch into deeper waters where disciple-making becomes the priority.Through practical lessons, personal stories, and biblical insight, he unpacks three essential challenges for every church seeking greater Kingdom impact: making ourselves available to Christ, modifying our attitudes to trust Christ, and moving forward in total obedience to Christ. Leaders will be encouraged to examine their systems, release sacred cows, embrace alignment, and trust God to produce fruit as they pursue the mission of making disciples who make disciples.Whether your church is just beginning the journey of alignment or continuing to deepen its disciple-making culture, this message offers encouragement, challenge, and a compelling vision for reaching the one.Episode Timeline00:00 — Welcome and Personal Introduction 02:26 — How Intentional Churches Changed Their Church 03:24 — Luke 5: Launch Out Into the Deep 05:42 — The Call to Go Deeper 09:42 — Make Yourself Available to Christ 12:03 — Small Acts of Obedience Lead to Big Miracles 13:55 — Building the Discovery Team 14:25 — Why We Make Ourselves Available 15:44 — Modify Your Attitude to Trust Christ 17:00 — The Need for an Attitude Adjustment 19:05 — The Church OS Assessment Wake-Up Call 21:18 — Leaving Egos Outside the Room 22:55 — Sacred Cows and Stubborn Attachments 24:02 — “Nevertheless, At Your Word” 25:16 — Move Forward in Total Obedience 26:36 — What God Did at Beulahland 28:25 — The Five Marks of a Disciple 30:05 — Churches Helping Churches 31:12 — From Attendees to Disciple Makers 31:55 — Closing Prayer","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/smAwUgxq6qqLJDPHm-fVts5bjtUHttHCDUNOwZdqKHc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZTJm/ZGE1ZjNhMTBhMDkz/M2EwOTQ4Y2Y2YzRl/NjVkOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}