Many people make decisions to follow Jesus.
Few people are actually equipped for that journey.
We are going to change that!
DISCIPLESHIP (di-ˈsī-pəl-ˌship) - noun
the act of intentionally becoming more like Jesus Christ in thought, word, and deed under the leadership of one further along in spiritual maturity.
The work of Fall & be Free
Monthly Gatherings
Gender specific gatherings that are open to all and are held in places that cultivate honest discussion (fire pits, homes, breweries, etc.) The goal of these gatherings is to get people talking and thinking about what God is doing inside of them.
Special Experiences
Opportunities to pull away from normal life for the specific purpose of deeper reflection and vision casting. These experiences include contemplative retreats, couples vision casting trips, wilderness adventures, and engagement with the global poor.
Discipleship Cohorts
3-4 committed people that meet once a week with a trained facilitator over 12-18 months. The goal will be to produce mature and equipped believers capable of leading others to the same place.
Jonathan and Ashley have the time, expertise, and burden to lead Fall & Be Free. But their work requires a partnership with generous donors.
Fall & be Free is a brand new organization. In many ways we are learning as we are going. This means that any sort of strategic plan that looks too far down the line likely won’t be accurate. So below gives a picture of what we are hoping to accomplish over the next two years. We hope this offers some clarification regarding our goals and benchmarks.
2024
Incorporate organization DONE
Establish founding Board of Directors. DONE
Achieve 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (this makes donations tax-deductible) DONE
Begin working with Orchard’s Board of Directors to transition well DONE
Host first Fall & be Free Retreat (October 18-20, Savannah)
3-6 months of annual expenses raised
Two active monthly gatherings
2025
Transitioning out of current ministry assignment at Orchard
$200,000 raised for initial foundation
$16,000 in ongoing monthly donations
Host men’s and women’s Fall & be Free Retreats
Three active groups with clear next-gen leaders identified
Active prayer and finance committee for the Board of Directors
Three Year Strategic Plan completed for 2026-2028
Soul level liberation requires falling. It requires letting go and it invites insecurities. No one likes that. No one wants to feel out of control. But we are. No one truly controls their destiny. Only in falling freely into the care of Jesus Christ can we discover that we aren’t the gods we think we are. Peace comes when we finally realize at the deepest level that holding our lives together is not in fact our job. Peace, deep peace, is found when we let go and trust the one who’s got the whole world in His hands. Only there can we be free.
Fall & be Free.