A Masterclass from
Paul & Susan Kummer
About This Class
Create a place to belong. Nurture people to flourish.
How do you build a community where people feel truly known? Help someone grow through struggles and setbacks? And how do you keep caring for others when your own heart needs refreshing? In this five-session masterclass, Paul and Susan Kummer invite you to discover the Father’s heart of nurture. Explore how receiving His love shapes the way you care for people, raise up spiritual sons and daughters, and build a community that feels like family.
Through biblical wisdom and practical rhythms, you’ll discover how to make room for honesty, respond to mistakes with grace, and nurture growth that reaches the next generation. Whether you’re mentoring one person or leading a whole team, come receive fresh encouragement for loving the people God has placed in front of you.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Receive the Father’s love and lead from your identity in Christ.
- Help people feel known, supported, and part of a spiritual family.
- Create room for mistakes and correction without shame.
- Stay present with people amid the demands of leadership.
- Build trust through vulnerability, humility, and honest feedback.
- Make space for rest and soul care so you can nurture others over time.
- Invest in sons and daughters who will carry that same care to others.
Sessions: 5 | Length: 2hrs 27min
Session 1: Nurturing From Our Identity in Christ
22 min
You never outgrow your need for the Father’s care. Discover how receiving His love shapes the way you lead, creates a sense of family, and helps spiritual sons and daughters grow into maturity in Christ.
Session 2: Nurturing Isn't Limited by Gifting
32:07 min
How do you keep giving without running empty? Explore how busyness and pride can crowd out compassion, and discover rhythms of rest, grace, and connection with God that help you be present with the person in front of you.
Session 3: Creating a Safe Place
29:42 min
People need room to grow—even when they get it wrong. Learn how compassionate correction, intentional attention, and small acts of kindness can protect dignity and create a place where people feel safe to be honest.
Session 4: Modeling Vulnerability
33:21 min
Sometimes “I need help” opens the door to deeper trust. Discover how sharing honestly, welcoming feedback, and honoring boundaries help you build a community where people can celebrate, grieve, and grow together.
Session 5: Nurturing Ourselves for the Long-Term
26:10 min
What changes when you trust that the Father delights in you—even while you’re growing? Return to the security of His love and discover how nurturing one or two people can begin a legacy that reaches beyond you.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teachers
Paul and Susan Kummer are pastors with Bethel Leaders Network who carry a deep desire to see people grow into maturity in Christ. They minister to pastors and ministry teams around the world, bringing encouragement, refreshing, and renewed hope. Their heart for marriage, family, adoption, missions, and mentoring the next generation shapes the way they serve. Together, they help people become grounded in Kingdom culture and nurture the lives entrusted to their care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a culture of nurture?
A culture of nurture is a community where people receive care, experience belonging, and are encouraged to grow into maturity in Christ. Paul and Susan Kummer explore how the Father’s love shapes the way we lead, creating room for honest struggles, gracious correction, and meaningful relationships. It begins with receiving God’s care ourselves and extending it to those around us.
Do I need a pastoral role or a particular gifting to nurture others?
You can begin right where you are, with the people already in your life. Nurture grows through listening, showing compassion, offering encouragement, and making room for someone’s journey with God. Whether you’re a parent, friend, mentor, or ministry leader, this class will help you care intentionally for others while staying rooted in the Father’s love.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
