Discipling the Saints: Excellence in Leadership Conference 2026

Discipling the Saints: Excellence in Leadership Conference 2026

Watch the XL Ministries 2026 Conference sessions, centered on the theme “Discipling the Saints: Connecting the Head and the Heart," highlighting the importance of a discipleship that is not only rooted in sound doctrine but lived out in faith, shaped by truth. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the local church by forming men and women whose minds are grounded in Scripture and whose hearts are stirred toward Christ, resulting in lives marked by genuine transformation and faithful obedience.

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Discipling the Saints: Excellence in Leadership Conference 2026
  • S1 - Connecting the Head and the Heart: The Example of Jesus - Ian Hamilton

    This message explores what it truly means to minister faithfully by looking at the example of Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 4, it emphasizes that to reach the whole person, we must present the whole Christ—not merely doctrines, but Christ Himself as the center of all truth. Ian Hamilton challen...

  • S2 - A Life You Can Follow - Rocky Wyatt

    This message focuses on the difference between professing faith and truly following Christ. A disciple is not defined by what they say, but by a life that reflects Jesus in both belief and action. Jesus’ call to “follow me” requires more than listening—it calls for imitation. Using Paul’s example...

  • S3 - Jesus' Model of Discipleship - Tom Pennington

    Discipleship is at the heart of the Christian faith—being a disciple means following Jesus, learning from Him, and becoming like Him through a life of obedience. Jesus modeled this through public teaching, private instruction, intentional time with His followers, and prayer, all aimed at shaping ...

  • S4 - Connecting The Head and the Heart: Apostolic Pattern - Ian Hamilton

    This message centers on Jesus’ call to “follow me” and what it truly means to be His disciple. Drawing from Luke 14, Ian Hamilton emphasizes that discipleship requires wholehearted commitment to Christ above all else. He explains that genuine faith is more than belief—it unites a person to Christ...

  • S5 - The Goal of Godly Instruction - Brian Murphy

    This message focuses on 1 Timothy 1:5, emphasizing that the aim of Christian ministry is love that flows from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Brian Murphy explains the importance of interpreting Scripture in context, showing that Paul’s “charge” to Timothy is to confront fal...

  • S6 - Imparting Our Own Lives - Chris Riser

    Christ-exalting discipleship involves sharing our lives with others, not just giving information. Using 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12, Chris Riser shows that Paul’s ministry was marked by motherly gentleness, deep affection, sacrificial labor, intentional holiness, and fatherly exhortation. He illustrat...