About Commission Discipleship Church (CDC)
Denominational Affiliation
Commission Discipleship Church (CDC) is a nondenominational church welcoming all people regardless of race, or socio-economic standing.
Senior Pastor
Leslie Williams - Attended Life Christian University and Evangelical University and Seminary and pastored for over 30 years starting each church the old fashion way, by outreach and discipleship! Two of the three churches were named: Christ Bethlehem Church, with locations in Tampa, FL and Reno, NV, the third church was Real Lyfe Church in Carrollton TX. Pastor Les has authored the following leadership courses under the anointing of the Holy Spirit :
"How To Be An Effective Disciplemaker," "Effective Leadership in The Church"
Pastor Les traveled the country prior to COVID teaching the "How To Be An Effective Disciple" Course.
He teaches the Word of God without compromise according to the anointing on his life with power and simplicity for all to understand and apply immediately. Pastor Les is a student of the Word with a heavy baptism in discipleship. He is a leadership developer and prepares every leader to be the best they can be, so we all can speak the same thing as written in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Pastor Les believes in preparing every member to lead as we are all able ministers that they may recognize their purpose in Jesus Christ for the fulfillment of their call within "The Great Commission" and for the development of disciples drawn to them by the Spirit of God!
Assistant Pastor
Melvin Walls - Moved through the ranks starting as an Usher with New Destiny Worship Center in Gastonia, North Carolina in 2009. In 2010 he became an ordained Deacon at New Destiny Worship Center by Pastor Barber. Two years later on November 4, 2012 he was ordained as a Minister by Bishop Walls and Bishop Tribett at Church of The Holy Spirit.
Pastor Mel and his family moved to Florida September 2017 where he joined New Macedonia Worship Center in Leesburg, Florida. There he faithfully gathered the lost and saved for powerful outreach services and campaigns feeding the attendees as well as provided clothes and back to school items.
After years of faithful service to Pastor Dr. Shelia Smalley, Pastor Mel was ordained as an Elder by January 26, 2025 by Apostle Reaves of Eagle Rock. Pastor Mel is appointed Assistant Pastor of Commission Discipleship Church and will be formally ordained October 11, 2026! He currently works in the capacity of this elevation faithfully and oversees the Evangelical Outreach for CDC.
Room For You
- If you're looking for a church that truly follows the Spirit of God with love, discipline and service to the community, CDC is where you belong!
- If you are called to ministry leadership, this is where you belong!
- If you have a heart for the lost, this is where you belong!
Join us, get trained to become a Disciplemaker so we can together make a difference in the lives of those in the community and abroad!
The Heartbeats of CDC
FORGIVENESS
FORGIVENESS
FORGIVENESS
CDC teaches the power of forgiveness as a central theme in the faith of true believers! Forgiveness promotes spiritual growth and personal healing. It involves letting go of anger and resentment towards oneself or others. Forgiveness can be a difficult process, but it is rewarding and liberating bringing peace to the soul. Every time you forgive, you act like Christ! Eph. 4:32
SALVATION
FORGIVENESS
FORGIVENESS
Salvation is the release from the penalty of eternal separation from God brought by the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ! No one makes it into heaven without accepting/receiving Jesus as Lord and savior! Salvation is the single most important decision one can make in their life. Jn. 3:16
PRAYER
FORGIVENESS
DISCIPLESHIP
Prayer is communication with the Most High God! This communication is taught as a primary part of receiving instruction, direction and affirmation from God! Prayer is not a multiplicity of words, but a real conversation with God. CDC teaches that we are to pray throughout the day! 1 Thes. 5:17
If you have a prayer request, please complete the prayer request form!
DISCIPLESHIP
DISCIPLESHIP
Jesus commanded us to go ye therefore and make disciples! Recruiting and training and releasing disciples is an integral part of LWM and is the discipline CDC stands upon for without discipleship, the spreading of the word stops! Mt. 28:19
LEADERSHIP PREPARATION
Leaders are not born, they are made, CDC has leadership courses to prepare each person for the times we live in as well as prepare leaders for teaching/preaching of the Word of God!
1 TIm. 4:12
BENEVOLENT SHARING PLAN
BSP is a ministry given to us by God. With your support we are positioned to financially assist the household of faith ensuring there is meat in the storehouse of God! Lk. 6:38
Ministries
Compassionate Outreach
At CDC our Evangelistic Outreach is committed to "The Great Commission" Mt. 28:19 evidenced by strategic outreach for recruiting those who God has prepared for gathering.
Purpose: To gather the harvest while there's yet time.
Recruiting:
- Select a neighborhood in the community
- Knock on doors
- Pray
- Lead people to Christ
- Meet the needs of families hurting
- Develop a relationship with the businesses in the community Community social gatherings
- Food/clothing
- Back to school assistance
Our Evangelistic follow up is class A:
- Every person is contacted and reminded of service times
- Every person is prayed for
- Every person is given the number to one of our leaders
- Every person is assigned to a Disciplemaker group
- Every person's need is met as God allows by His resources
- Every new recruit is trained to become a Disciplemaker
Evangelistic Reporting:
Based on the CDC Evangelistic Exponential Growth Project each Disciplemaker reports monthly on his/her efforts in reaching the lost. Each Disciplemaker has a responsibility to invite and mentor those they draw to the Lord and to CDC. Each report is submitted for evaluation by the head of the Evangelistic Outreach Ministry.
Leadership Selection:
Leaders will be selected from the faithful Disciplemakers that completed the Discipleship Leadership Course, regardless of background, education, financial status or race.
D2D Podcast
Discipleship 2 Day Podcast
Subscribe to the D2D Podcast for powerful weekly instructions on how to live a faithful and fruitful life as a Disciple! You can find and listen to the D2D Podcast on every podcast platform!
Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer! Let us affix our faith to yours!
If you have a prayer need contact us: 352-736-0061 cdc@commissiondiscipleshipchurch.com or complete the contact form below.
