Luis A. Olivo

There was once a vibrant church nestled in the heart of a bustling suburban town. Decades ago, it was known for its warm community, biblical teaching, and a passion for reaching the lost. The sanctuary once echoed with joyful songs and the testimonies of transformed lives. But slowly, almost imperceptibly, something shifted. Attendance declined, outreach […]

The word disciple is tossed around in churches so often that we rarely stop to ask, “Do we actually know what it means?” Is a disciple simply someone who attends church regularly? Someone who knows their Bible? Volunteers occasionally? Gives tithe? Many Christians might assume so. But if showing up on Sunday and being nice

Have you ever turned the key in a car, only to hear a sad click… and nothing more? The engine is all there—cylinders, belts, plugs, fuel, but without ignition, the potential remains frozen. It’s not broken. It’s stalled. And no amount of revving the wheel or changing the oil will get you moving until the

The Power of a Clear Route  Imagine this: Every member at Fairlane, not just the ministers, not just the seasoned believers, but every man, woman, and teen, knew exactly where they were in their spiritual journey, and exactly how to help someone else grow in theirs. Just as a GPS system guides a driver, showing

Miguel wasn’t loud. He wasn’t a pastor. He didn’t lead a ministry. He didn’t have a seminary degree. What Miguel did have was a quiet love for Jesus and a heart to help others grow. He spent months walking alongside one new believer named Jordan, meeting weekly, reading Scripture, praying, and just being available. John

What if thirty people at Fairlane said, I will disciple one person for one year. Not preach to them. Not fix them. Just walk with them. Read Scripture. Pray. Encourage. Be present. Imagine that, at the end of one year, each of those thirty disciples then discipled one other person. What would happen? In two