Ananias, Gospel Sherpa

Conversion is critical, but we also need connection. Are you willing to help? In Acts 9, Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road is one of the most famous stories in Scripture. But behind Paul's transformation stands an often-overlooked disciple named Ananias. While Jesus saved Saul, God used Ananias to help Saul move from conversion to connection. Using the image of a Sherpa—a guide who helps climbers reach places they've never been before—we explore how God grows believers through people who walk alongside them. Ananias didn't simply point Saul toward the mountain; he helped him climb it. In this opening message of the series, we discover six characteristics of a "Gospel Sherpa" and are challenged to become the kind of disciple-maker who helps others grow in Christ. Every Saul needs an Ananias. The question is: Who is yours, and who might God be calling you to guide?