MENTORSHIP Assignment: I want everyone to watch my video “Gift Assessment: Keyla Richardson.” In this breakdown, we’re not just listening to her sing... we’re studying the whole moment. Pay attention to her story, her emotional presence, her grace under pressure, and how she navigates the stage. This is about learning how a gift communicates purpose. As you watch, take notes. What stood out? What did you observe about her delivery, confidence, and connection? Then come back here and drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s use this as a group discussion to sharpen our ability to recognize and understand gifted expression. https://youtu.be/Kpj7bwQXuPw?si=4QcnggRHP7h9HhRb

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LESSON RECAP: MASTERING THE LANGUAGE Tonight’s lesson was not about learning new words... it was about learning how to think, define, and articulate with accuracy. We established that language is not just communication; it’s location. Your language reveals where you’ve been trained, what environments shaped you, what level of clarity you operate in, and what dimension of influence you’re prepared to move in. You cannot move efficiently in any calling, industry, or assignment without mastering the language of that world. And in the Kingdom, clarity precedes authority. We talked about reclaiming and redefining words that are often misunderstood—performance, flesh, entertainment, production—and reframing them through a Kingdom lens. We also distinguished between calling, purpose, gift, anointing, assignment, and season, because confusion often comes from using these words interchangeably when they are not the same. Here’s the core truth of this lesson: You cannot steward what you cannot name. You cannot execute what you cannot articulate. You are not confused—you are under-defined. MENTORSHIP ASSIGNMENT (REQUIRED) In the comments, post a clear, articulate, specific statement of your assignment. Not empty words. Not clichés. Not “I’m still figuring it out.” I want you to put language to what God has entrusted to you right now. Use this framework to help you: “I am called to __________ to serve __________ by using __________ to produce __________ in this season.” Example: “I am called to equip creatives by teaching identity and language clarity to produce consistency, confidence, and impact in this season.” This is not about perfection. It’s about precision. Language brings alignment. Alignment brings authority. Authority brings fruit. Take your time. Be honest. Be specific. And remember... as your language sharpens, your assignment becomes executable. I’m looking forward to reading every single one.

Discover Your Difference – Language & Definition Every great system begins with definition. Before behavior changes… before skill develops… before confidence expands… Language sets the boundaries of what you believe is possible. This week, as we prepare to enter Discover Your Difference, your first assignment is simple, but not small. STEP 1: READ Go into the course and read the first section, which deals with language and the power of definition. Read it slowly. Don’t skim. Let the words work on you. STEP 2: REFLECT Definitions don’t just describe us… they contain us. Some were given to us. Some were spoken over us. Some we quietly accepted. Ask yourself: - What is a definition that has confined me? - What label am I trying to outgrow? - What description of myself did I accept too early, too small, or too cheaply? - What version of me am I being faithful to that I’ve already evolved past? STEP 3: COMMENT (THIS IS THE WORK) In the comments, answer this clearly and honestly: What is the definition you are breaking free from? You don’t have to explain everything. You don’t have to over-spiritualize it. Just name it. Because what you name, you can confront. And what you confront, you can redefine. This is Mentorship Assignment 001 for a reason. We start with language. Let’s get to work.

We ALL Lead — especially as creatives. For creatives, leadership doesn’t always look like a microphone, a platform, or a title. A lot of times it looks like obedience in private, consistency in process, and alignment in how we create. Fasting repositions identity matters here because many of us don’t struggle with talent—we struggle with letting our identity get tied to output, affirmation, or momentum. When identity is off, creativity becomes performative instead of purposeful. Delay not meaning denial is huge for creatives. Seasons where the work feels unseen, under-engaged, or slow don’t mean God isn’t moving. Like Daniel 10, the answer can be released while the manifestation is delayed. Waiting isn’t inactivity—it’s alignment. And alignment protects the work from being premature. Perspective turning pain into purpose hits home too. Rejection, pauses, creative droughts, and criticism can either harden us or mature us. Joseph didn’t ignore what happened—he reframed it. Creatives lead best when we stop saying “this industry did this to me” and start asking “what is God forming in me through this?” The culture equation matters because creatives shape culture whether we intend to or not: - Our attitudes shape how we approach our craft - That becomes behavior (how we show up, post, collaborate, rest) - Sustained behavior becomes habits (discipline, excellence, procrastination, integrity) - Habits reveal values (why we create) - Values establish culture (what people feel when they encounter our work) ✨✨That’s leadership. Application for us as creatives: - Check identity before chasing visibility - Don’t rush platforms that outpace formation - Let waiting refine the work, not discourage it - Pay attention to habits, not just inspiration - Confront what’s blocking growth instead of creating around it - Choose alignment over constant activity We lead through what we create, how we create, and who we are becoming while we create it. Here’s the link to my full sermon notes if you want to sit with it more: