{"id":19395,"date":"2026-09-24T10:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/?post_type=krc-event&#038;p=19395"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:43:57","slug":"discipleship-through-friendship","status":"publish","type":"krc-event","link":"http:\/\/e-krc.org\/en\/krc-event\/discipleship-through-friendship\/","title":{"rendered":"Discipleship Through Friendship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Two In-Person Only Workshops in Charlotte, NC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><style>.kb-image19395_d01a72-9a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;}.kb-image19395_d01a72-9a img.kb-img, .kb-image19395_d01a72-9a .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19395_d01a72-9a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-1024x853.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-400x333.png 400w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-1.png 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-1024x853.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-theme-palette-9-border-color wp-image-19371\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-400x333.png 400w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Friendship-Part-2.png 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#063215\"><strong><strong>SATURDAY NOV 7th, 10am-12pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discipleship Through Friendship \u2014 Part 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">What if discipleship looked less like adding another program to your calendar and more like learning to recognize what God can do through the relationships you already have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Part 1 explores friendship as a meaningful context for spiritual formation. We\u2019ll consider how ordinary relationships can become places of encouragement, honesty, growth and intentional discipleship without making friendship feel forced or transactional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we\u2019ll explore what it means to be genuinely present with people while also creating space for Christ-centered growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discipleship can begin with something remarkably ordinary: being a good friend.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#063215\"><strong><strong>SATURDAY NOV 14th, 10am-12pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 2 moves from the foundation of friendship into the practice of walking intentionally with others over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll explore how trust develops, how deeper spiritual conversations emerge naturally, and how friends can encourage one another toward greater maturity in Christ. You\u2019ll consider practical ways to pray, listen, challenge, encourage and remain present through different seasons of another person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal isn\u2019t to turn every friendship into a project. It\u2019s to learn how genuine friendship can become fertile ground for mutual spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come explore what it can look like when friendship and discipleship become part of the same life together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae5d0de5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3aa1daa7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#1a202c;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><style>.kb-image19395_9e9621-9e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image19395_9e9621-9e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:172px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image19395_9e9621-9e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image19395_9e9621-9e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image19395_9e9621-9e figure{max-width:172px;}.kb-image19395_9e9621-9e .image-is-svg, .kb-image19395_9e9621-9e .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image19395_9e9621-9e:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image19395_9e9621-9e.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-image19395_9e9621-9e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19395_9e9621-9e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/vkl.umo.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-10479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round.png 800w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/e-krc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Brandon-Morgan_headshot_round-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1a202c;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Brandon is a leadership facilitator, public health strategist, and youth advocate with over a decade of experience designing programs to empower individuals and organizations. His work spans nonprofit, academic, and corporate sectors, where he helps people build inclusive, engaging, and effective spaces and conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class='root-data-givewp-embed' data-form-locale='en_US' data-form-url='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/?post_type=give_forms&amp;p=19405' data-form-view-url='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/en\/?givewp-route=donation-form-view&amp;form-id=19405' data-src='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/en\/?givewp-route=donation-form-view&amp;form-id=19405' data-givewp-embed-id='give-form-shortcode-1' data-form-format='onpage' data-open-form-button='Donate now' style='--givewp-primary-color: #525b48; --givewp-secondary-color: #f49420;'><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class='root-data-givewp-embed' data-form-locale='en_US' data-form-url='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/?post_type=give_forms&amp;p=19406' data-form-view-url='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/en\/?givewp-route=donation-form-view&amp;form-id=19406' data-src='http:\/\/e-krc.org\/en\/?givewp-route=donation-form-view&amp;form-id=19406' data-givewp-embed-id='give-form-shortcode-2' data-form-format='onpage' data-open-form-button='Donate now' style='--givewp-primary-color: #525b48; 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