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 Timeline

00:00 — 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