Unlearning, Aligning, and Walking in Kingdom Authority
Lessons from Kingdom University’s Apostolic Roundtable 201
I am enrolled as a student in Kingdom University with Kingdom Life Ekklesia and wanted to share what I learn as I go through this process.
There are moments in our walk with God when a teaching does more than give us information—it challenges our understanding, exposes areas that need to change, and invites us into a deeper level of obedience.
My experience with Kingdom University’s Apostolic Roundtable 201, featuring teachings from Apostle Greg Hood, Robert Henderson, Dr. Kynan Bridges, and Apostle James Goll, was one of those moments. The teachings challenged me to look beyond the surface of Scripture, reconsider my role in the Kingdom of God, and examine whether I am fully aligned with what God is calling me to do.
This experience reminded me that spiritual growth requires more than gaining knowledge. It requires humility, obedience, alignment, and a willingness to become who God has called us to be.
Going Beyond the Surface of Scripture
One of the things that impacted me most was the depth of the biblical teaching. Many times, we read Scripture and stop at what appears on the page. However, studying the historical and original context of biblical words can bring greater understanding and reveal dimensions of meaning we may have overlooked.
The teachings encouraged me to dig deeper into the Word of God and consider the original Hebrew and Greek meanings behind Scripture. This reminded me that the Bible is not simply a collection of familiar verses. It is the living Word of God, and there is always more to discover as we study with humility and intention.
When we approach Scripture only from a surface-level perspective, we can miss the depth of what God is revealing. But when we are willing to study, ask questions, and allow the Holy Spirit to teach us, our understanding begins to expand.
God’s Word does not merely inform us. It transforms us.
Understanding Our Role in the Kingdom
Another major lesson was understanding the difference between the five-fold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4:7–16 and the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in 1 Corinthians 12:4–11.
Before this teaching, I had often viewed my spiritual gift as being synonymous with my ministry. I began to understand that a gift is not simply a title or personal identity. It is something God gives us to help equip others for the work of ministry.
Our gifts are not intended to draw attention to ourselves. They are meant to serve the body of Christ, strengthen others, and contribute to the work of the Kingdom.
This understanding caused me to ask myself:
Am I using what God has given me to equip others?
Is my gift centered on service or recognition?
Am I helping others discover and fulfill their purpose?
Am I operating according to God’s design or my own expectations?
The Kingdom of God is larger than our individual assignments. We each have a role to play, but our role should ultimately help others grow, mature, and walk in obedience to Christ.
Identity Is More Than Knowing Who We Are
We often hear that we are God’s masterpieces, chosen people, and beloved children. These truths are foundational, but the teaching challenged me to consider that our identity in Christ is not only about knowing who we are.
It is also about understanding what we are called to be and how we are called to operate.
Jesus instructed His disciples in Mark 16:15:
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Our identity in Christ carries responsibility. We are not called merely to receive from God; we are also called to represent Him.
One statement that deeply resonated with me was the idea that the people around us are our sheep. This caused me to view ministry and influence differently. The people God places in our lives are not simply connections or opportunities. They are individuals we are called to serve, love, teach, encourage, and help guide toward Christ.
Our influence should point people toward Jesus—not toward ourselves.
The Importance of Spiritual Alignment
The teachings also emphasized the importance of being in the right place at the right time.
Where we plant ourselves spiritually can either support our growth or hinder it. Being in the wrong environment can pull us out of alignment with God’s will. Alignment is not simply about location; it is also about relationships, spiritual covering, obedience, and connection.
Several years ago, my family and I were forced to move out of Nashville. Although we had tried hard to remain there, the Lord made it clear that it was not where He wanted us to be. After praying and completing a 21-day Daniel Fast for a home, we eventually landed in Murfreesboro.
At the time, I could not see everything God was arranging. Looking back, I recognize that the move was part of His direction for our lives. I would not have met certain people or made particular connections if we had remained where we were.
That experience taught me that sometimes what feels like disruption is actually divine direction.
God may move us out of familiar places to bring us into environments where we can grow, receive instruction, and connect with the people He has assigned to our next season.
The question is not only, “Where do I want to be?”
The deeper question is:
“Where is God asking me to plant myself?”
Unlearning What No Longer Serves God’s Purpose
One prayer from the teaching that stayed with me was:
“Lord, help me to unlearn the things I need to unlearn and learn the things I need to learn.”
This is a powerful prayer because spiritual growth often requires us to confront what we have accepted, inherited, or practiced without examining it.
My spiritual background includes growing up in multiple denominations, with much of my experience being in Baptist churches. I eventually began taking on leadership responsibilities and building within a church environment, even though I had not been formally accepted into leadership.
While serving, I witnessed church politics that were disturbing and discouraging. Yet I remained because I believed I was there to do what the Lord had called me to do.
That experience taught me that God will sometimes place us in uncomfortable situations—not to destroy us, but to strengthen us, train us, and reveal what we are called to be set apart from.
Growth requires us to be honest about what has shaped us. Not everything we learned was necessarily wrong, but not everything we learned was complete. We must remain willing to allow God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to correct, refine, and mature us.
We cannot become who God is calling us to be while refusing to release outdated patterns of thinking.
Becoming Requires Confrontation
One statement that challenged me was the reminder that what does not challenge us will not change us.
Transformation is often uncomfortable because it requires us to face areas of our lives that we would rather avoid. God may bring certain situations, people, or patterns to the surface so that we can confront them through His truth and His heart.
I have prayed for the Lord to make me bolder, more courageous, and more unapologetic about the words He gives me and the assignments He has placed before me.
The Apostolic Roundtable helped me recognize that authority is not something I need to manufacture. It is something I must learn to walk in according to God’s Word and His will.
I believe God has called me to shine light in dark places, expose evil and destructive agendas, and speak truth with both courage and love.
However, confronting darkness requires more than bold words. It requires a heart that is submitted to God. We must be careful that our courage is not rooted in pride, anger, or personal offense. We are called to confront according to the character of Christ.
Truth and love must work together.
Stop Postponing What God Is Asking You to Do Today
Another important lesson was the need to focus on the present instead of constantly looking toward the next season.
As someone who operates prophetically, I have had to examine my tendency to focus on what is coming next. But my next season is connected to my obedience in the present.
Hebrews 11 reminds us of the importance of faith. Faith is not simply believing that God will do something someday. Faith also requires us to respond to what God is saying now.
Sometimes we postpone obedience because we are waiting for a future promise to become visible.
We may say:
“I will begin when I have more resources.”
“I will obey when everything makes sense.”
“I will move when the timing is perfect.”
“I will prepare when the opportunity arrives.”
But God often gives us instructions for today that prepare us for what He has promised tomorrow.
The future may be connected to the small act of obedience we keep avoiding in the present.
We must ask ourselves:
What has God already told me to do that I continue to delay?
There may be prayers we are waiting to see answered, assignments we are waiting to fulfill, or promises we are waiting to experience. While we cannot control God’s timing, we are responsible for our obedience.
Our responsibility is to do what God has instructed us to do today.
Building an Apostolic and Prophetic Culture
This experience has strengthened my desire to help create and sustain an apostolic and prophetic culture that will impact generations.
I want to be connected to people who are willing to speak what the Lord says, stand firmly on His Word, and live with courage and obedience. Being surrounded by people who are not afraid to obey God builds confidence and reminds us that we are not alone in the assignment.
Godly connections matter.
The people we surround ourselves with can either encourage us to remain comfortable or challenge us to grow. Healthy spiritual relationships help us recognize our blind spots, develop our gifts, and remain accountable to God’s purposes.
I am excited about being part of a community that seeks to raise up people who are rooted in Scripture, committed to Christ, and willing to serve future generations.
A Personal Prayer for Continued Growth
Lord, help me to unlearn the things I need to unlearn and learn the things I need to learn.
Teach me to recognize Your voice, follow Your instructions, and remain aligned with Your will. Help me understand the gifts You have placed within me and use them to equip others—not to glorify myself.
Give me courage to confront what must be confronted, humility to receive correction, and wisdom to know the difference between personal offense and holy conviction.
Help me stop postponing today’s obedience because I am focused on tomorrow’s promise.
Make me bold, courageous, and unapologetic about the truth You have entrusted to me. Let my life shine light in dark places, and let everything I do point people back to Jesus Christ.
Prepare me to serve, teach, build, and help create a foundation that will bless generations to come.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Questions
Take time to prayerfully consider the following questions:
What have I learned about Scripture that I need to study more deeply?
Do I understand the difference between my spiritual gift and my ministry assignment?
Am I using my gifts to equip and serve others?
Is there an area of my life where I am out of alignment with God?
What beliefs, habits, or patterns do I need to unlearn?
What is God asking me to confront with truth and love?
What instruction have I been postponing?
Are my current relationships helping me grow spiritually?
What does walking in Kingdom authority look like in my everyday life?
What can I do today to prepare for what God has promised tomorrow?
Final Thoughts
Kingdom growth requires humility, courage, and obedience. We must be willing to study the Word deeply, examine our understanding, embrace correction, and allow God to reposition us when necessary.
We are not called to remain the same. We are called to be transformed.
As I continue this journey, my prayer is that I will remain teachable, aligned, courageous, and faithful to the assignment God has placed before me.
I am ready to keep learning, keep growing, and keep becoming.
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