Ephesus. He didn ' t pray first for greater influence, larger platforms, or better opportunities. He prayed that the eyes of their hearts would be opened— that they would know Christ more deeply, clearly see His calling on their lives, and grasp the immeasurable greatness of His power at work within them( Ephesians 1:15-23).
Perhaps that is the prayer Kingdom leaders need most today. Not simply that we would build better businesses. But that we would see better. Because when leaders begin to see with heaven ' s perspective, they lead differently. They discover that their leadership is a sacred assignment. Their business becomes more than a source of income— it becomes a place where heaven touches earth. Their family, their influence, their conversations, and every decision entrusted to them become opportunities to participate in what Christ is already doing in the world.
This is our calling as shepherds. To awaken leaders to see God, hear His voice, and lead with eternal purpose. We exist to help every person who attends our church to recognize that their business, leadership, family, and influence are not separate compartments of life. They are gifts entrusted to them by God for the advancement of His Kingdom. When leaders see through heaven ' s lens, courage replaces fear, wisdom steadies uncertainty, and purpose outlasts ambition.
Paul ends his prayer with one of the most breathtaking reminders in all of Scripture: Christ has been raised above every authority, every power, every name, and every age. Everything has been placed under His feet. And the Church— His Church— is His living body through which He continues to speak and act in the world.
What if we actually believed that? Perhaps history would remember this generation not because we built bigger churches or larger companies. Perhaps it would remember us because people encountered Jesus wherever they went. That is the legacy worth pursuing. Not influence. Not attendance. Not achievement. But unwavering faith. Relentless love. And lives that made it impossible for people to miss Jesus.
Jason Swann is the Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Garden City, Kansas. Although he grew up as a pastor’ s kid with no intention of entering ministry, God had a different plan. Jason has now served in ministry for nearly two decades in a variety of pastoral roles. He is passionate about helping people become everything God has called them to be and equipping pastors to strengthen their teams, build healthy churches, and serve their communities well. 30