What if discipleship isn't about programs?

After twenty years in ministry and earning a D.Min. studying how God forms disciples, Carson discovered the answer hiding in plain sight: friendship.

Carson speaks to help churches and ministry leaders rethink discipleship. Not with polished keynotes, but with honest, vulnerable conversations rooted in Scripture and his doctoral research.

Core Messages

Following Jesus Together How does God actually form mature disciples? Carson shares what he discovered interviewing 30 spiritually mature Christians: it's not programs, content, or charismatic leaders. It's friendship. Available as a talk or weekend experience.

Inefficient Faith True spirituality can't be packaged, scaled, or programmed. In this talk, Carson explores why the life-giving ways of Jesus require a completely different orientation to life.

Honest Doubts As a lifelong questioner, Carson has tested his faith with intellectual questions, and even harder, had his faith tested by spiritual abuse. How do we follow Jesus when the doubts never go away?

Hear From Scott:

Amy Mayer (Co-team leader, Cru, Kennesaw State University):

“I highly recommend Carson Weitnauer as a speaker!

I have found him so enjoyable to work with--he's very intentional about understanding and delivering a message that fits with what we desire.

He has great communication skills, and engages his audience with warmth and confidence, while his extensive education and years of ministry experience give him credibility.

Whether he's speaking to a large auditorium of people or an individual, his humility, love for the Lord and love for the people are all clearly communicated through both his words and demeanor.”

Participant Perspectives:

  • “This was one of the best talks I’ve ever heard. Vulnerable, thoughtful, tender, and yet succinct and potent. Thank you ❤️🔥”

  • “I was riveted listening to him at the conference.”

  • “Incredibly real and moving.”

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