Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Caesarea By the Sea: Where Faith Rose from the Waves – Join Us This December!

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

It’s time to stop letting the noise of today’s headlines tell the final story of Israel. The war is nearing its end, and the Lord is opening the door for us to return—not in fear, but in faith, in hope, … Continue reading →

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7 Complexities of Expanding the Kingdom of God

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

The Urgent Call to Stop Being Gatherers and Start Being Expanders The statistics are sobering: 40 churches a day are closing in America. This is not just a crisis—it’s a spiritual emergency. The church is being outmaneuvered, outflanked, and outlasted … Continue reading →

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Choose Life: Why Churches Die (and How They Don’t Have To)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19, NIV) Moses’ words were not spoken to individuals alone—they were spoken to a Local Faith Community … Continue reading →

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5 Types of People in Every Bullied Church (And How David Shows Us the Way Out)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

By Doc Smith, Eagles In LeadershipMarch 23, 2026 Every pastor has walked into that church—a spiritual hostage crisis. Worship feels obligatory, decisions flow from one domineering voice, and fear hangs thicker than incense. I’ve consulted thriving American and global churches … Continue reading →

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ELDERS INCEPTION AND PURPOSE FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

There is a fractured faith foolishness many of us see on a weekly basis. And like any glass bowl that cracks, the results splinter into many different paths. Let’s look at this for just a minute: In American Theo-philosophy the … Continue reading →

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Dangers To Our Spiritual Life

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever been on a roller coaster and were afraid you were going to fly out? That’s the point here. There are dangers to our spiritual life. There are: And we have to pay attention and protect the faith we … Continue reading →

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Come, Join Doc and Kate as we follow The Life of our King Jesus in Israel ’26!

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Be a part of this incredible, emotional tour as we walk where Jesus walked! Kate and I would like to invite you to join us in Israel this December. I was there with my daughter, Hannah, and a small group … Continue reading →

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21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING! (An Update)

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Welcome to “Discipling With Doc!” Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this! “You can never harvest what you don’t plant!” Disciples fast! “Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it … Continue reading →

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Join Us In Israel, Caesarea Maritima!

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN YOU WHEN YOU WALK WHERE PAUL DEFENDED HIMSELF BEFORE KING AGRIPPA? Welcome to “Discipling With Doc!” Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this! We are headed to Israel this year – and YOU can … Continue reading →

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Praying God’s Wisdom Over Our Sons!

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

IMAGINE YOUR SONS, YOUR GRANDSONS WALKING IN THE WISDOM OF GOD! Welcome to “Discipling With Doc!” Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this! Proverbs is the book of wisdom in the BIble. When I wanted to pray for … Continue reading →

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