Join The Journey S4:242 Mark 8-10
Oct 9, 2025
Join Carson Smith, Executive Director of Watermark CDC, as he shares insights on discipleship and stewardship. Carson discusses the call to servanthood found in Mark 10:45 and how it shapes their community development work. He emphasizes the importance of denying oneself and the dangers of materialism. Listeners will find compelling stories of transformation and the broader definition of stewardship that includes time and talents. Carson invites the community to engage and support their mission for economic empowerment in South Dallas.
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From Secret Pride To Purposeful Service
- Carson describes a personal transformation from pride and secrecy to grace, purpose, and joy after encountering God.
- He now leads Watermark CDC and serves family and community with that renewed purpose.
Development Over Relief
- Watermark CDC pursues gospel-centered economic solutions like financial education and business coaching to empower neighbors.
- Their approach blends practical skills with discipleship to transform lives holistically.
Practice Daily Surrender
- Denying yourself is daily surrender and dependence on God rather than controlling your life.
- Carson practices five daily declarations to center marriage, parenting, work, and following Christ.