Matt and Sarah Keller

Orphans to Missionaries and Leaders to Freedom: A Life-Changing Kingdom Blueprint

Matt and Sarah Keller, lead pastors of Next Level Church in Fort Myers, Florida, join Philip Cameron to share the story behind their groundbreaking freedom curriculum — and it begins in a hospital room. After years of striving to build their church through sheer performance, Matt suffered a serious back injury that led to surgery, a spinal fluid leak, and 12 days of darkness in a hospital bed. It was there that Sarah began to ask the questions that would eventually change thousands of lives: "I think I'm not okay." That honest confession launched a years-long journey of Holy Spirit-led healing — confronting childhood wounds, fear, forgiveness, and the lies of the enemy — that became the foundation for Next Level Freedom, a 12-week small group discipleship curriculum now used in over 100 churches across multiple nations. The curriculum guides participants through identity, hurt, fear, and strongholds before culminating in a live "freedom experience" in weeks nine and ten, rooted in Luke 4 and Jesus' promise to "set the captives free." Weeks eleven and twelve then equip believers to walk out their freedom in everyday life. Whether you lead a church, serve on staff, or are simply walking with Jesus, this episode delivers a practical, Spirit-filled roadmap for lasting transformation. Visit nextlevelfreedom.com or nextlevelchurch.com to explore the Leaders Guide, Participants Guide, and the Next Level Relational Network of nearly 200 churches.