You’ve arrived and we’re glad you’re here. I’m D Shawrod and along with Pastor @Lucretia Mason-Underdue, we'll be serving as your lead mentors in this community. FLAME is a space designed specifically by Bishop Dwight Riddick Sr, along with other Pastor's of FLAME for associate ministers who are committed to growing in leadership, sharpening their preaching, and strengthening their impact in ministry. This is more than a group, it’s a place to be equipped, encouraged, and empowered as you faithfully serve where God has planted you. Let’s get you started: 👇🏾 Take a few moments to do the following: 1️⃣ Introduce yourself in the commentsShare your name, where you serve, and what excites you most about ministry. 2️⃣ Update your profileAdd your photo and location so we can build authentic connection and community. 3️⃣ Engage with othersComment on at least 3 posts encourage someone, share insight, or ask a question. 4️⃣ Complete the poll belowHelp us tailor this experience to best serve your growth.

👑 Kingdom Advancement: The Time Is Now (By Pastor @Lucretia Mason-Underdue ) Listen to the entire sermon here, and provide your insights below The real issue isn’t the economy, politics, or culture…👉 it’s priority. Too many people are living in survival mode, stressed, worried, chasing things, when the real call is to live Kingdom-first. 📖 “Seek first the Kingdom…” (Matthew 6:33) Here’s the shift: - Stop making God a backup plan → make Him the first plan - Stop chasing things → start pursuing purpose - Stop worrying → start trusting Because what you seek… shapes who you become. Happiness depends on what’s happening. Joy comes from alignment. And when you get your priorities right… everything else gets added. 💬 What are you putting first right now? Make a Play. 🚀 Listen to the entire sermon here, and provide your insights below. Review the Slide Deck and Infographic attached and then COME BACK and comment your takeways.

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Today's Focus: Preaching Styles & Authenticity You are not called to mimic, you are called to manifest who you are. Everything you have experienced, those you have been mentored by, the preachers that have been attractive to you are all for a reason. It is to help bring out the best you that exist. So be you. There are various ways God uses us to share his Gospel. Here are a few well noted styles. Different styles: - -- Teaching preacher - -- Prophetic preacher - -- Storytelling preacher - -- Celebratory/hooping preacher Training: - How to identify your natural voice - How to grow without becoming someone else SPARK YOUR FLAME: “Describe your preaching style in ONE sentence”

today’s Focus is Homiletics – Structure + Spirit Teaching Points: - Passion without structure leads to confusion - Power comes when preparation meets revelation - The difference between a “good message” and a “God message” Todays Training tips How to build sermons that MOVE people using a Simple sermon structure: - - Text - - Theme - - Tension - - Truth - - Takeaway Spark Your Flame Activity: 👉 outline a 10-minute sermon using this structure and post either your text or record the video sharing it with us.