A Masterclass from
Joel Brooks
About This Masterclass
Who are you when you have nothing to prove?
It’s one thing to believe God loves you. It’s another to let that love shape how you see yourself after a mistake, respond when someone hurts you, or step into something you feel unqualified to do. What could change if belonging to Him became your starting place in those moments?
In Kingdom Identity, Joel Brooks invites you to explore what being a son or daughter of God means for everyday life. Across four sessions, discover how the new covenant reshapes your identity, how God meets you in weakness, and how grace empowers you to forgive while keeping your heart tender.
With biblical teaching, personal reflection, and practical invitations to prayer, make room for what your Father wants you to receive. Begin recognizing how His love and presence can shape your choices, relationships, and sense of purpose—right where you are.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Understand how the new covenant shapes your identity in Christ.
- Recognize beliefs that keep you trying to earn God’s love and favor.
- Discover how your strengths and weaknesses become places of partnership with God.
- Make Scripture meditation part of renewing your everyday thinking.
- Respond to hurt with forgiveness and keep your heart open to grace.
- Grow in both closeness with God and wonder at His majesty.
- Cultivate an awareness of His presence that shapes your reactions and decisions.
Sessions: 6 | Length: 3hrs 12min
Session 1: Living from the New Covenant
52 min
What did Jesus’ finished work make available to you—and are you living as though it’s yours? Explore righteousness, reconciliation, and grace, and begin recognizing the lies that keep you striving for what your Father freely gives.
Session 2: Strength in Weakness
50 min
Could the places you feel least qualified become places of deeper connection with God? Discover how your design reveals purpose, your weaknesses invite dependence, and time in His Word helps truth become part of how you live.
Session 3: Living Unoffended
53 min
A painful conversation can linger long after it ends. Explore how offense shapes what you see in others, and discover the grace available to forgive, release self-condemnation, and remain tender toward God and people.
Session 4: The Heart That Hosts His Presence
45 min
What helps your heart stay responsive to God in the middle of ordinary life? Explore prayers that cultivate humility, courage, and tenderness—and discover how intimacy and awe work together to deepen your awareness of His presence.
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 Teacher
Pastor Joel Brooks has spent decades walking with God and helping others discover the richness of life with Him. A speaker, author, and Senior Pastor of Stones Church in Michigan, he leads a vibrant, multicultural community and serves as one of the Builders within Bethel Leaders Network.
Joel is also the founder of Romantic Warrior Ministries. His teaching invites you to receive the Father’s love more deeply, recognize who you are in Christ, and carry that confidence into everyday life. In Kingdom Identity, he brings a seasoned pastor’s heart to truths that become deeply personal: you are known, you belong, and God wants to walk with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve followed Jesus for years. Is this class more than an introduction to identity in Christ?
Yes. Familiar truths can take on fresh meaning when they meet the places where we still struggle to receive grace. Joel connects identity with everyday experiences—feeling inadequate, navigating hurt, and responding to God—inviting you to explore how deeply belonging to Him shapes your life.
Is this class a good fit if I’m struggling to feel close to God?
You’re welcome to begin right there. The teaching makes room for weakness, questions, and the moments when self-condemnation makes connection feel difficult. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, you’ll be invited to rediscover the Father’s heart and make space for time with Him, without pressure to have everything figured out.
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.
