Pursue
Jesus
Vertically
Multiply
His life
Horizontally
Vertical Pursuit is a discipleship resource designed to equip everyday people for everyday mission. We are moving from spiritual spectatorship to spiritual apprenticeship—recovering the one mandate Jesus refused to let the Church negotiate: Make disciples.
Every pursuit begins with a first step.
A Movement of Disciples Who Disciple.
We are a grassroots movement of ordinary people. Firefighters, teachers, business owners, Mothers, and Fathers, who are done with consumer Christianity and are stepping into the Great Commission.
Your Journey Starts Here
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey; curious, cautious, or fully committed , we want to welcome you home. You don’t need a theology degree or to have it all figured out to belong here.
You just need to be willing.
Resources
Podcast
Hosted by Mike Barrett and Mike Tatlock, the Vertical Pursuit Podcast is a wake-up call for those serious about living with integrity, faith, and purpose.
community
Cohorts
A Vertical Pursuit Cohort is a small group of 3–6 people united by purpose to do life together, study the Word, and pursue Jesus in community. These groups move beyond simple discussion to create spaces for honest relationships, accountability, and authentic discipleship.
You don’t need a theology degree or a title to start a cohort; you just need to be willing to facilitate a group in your living room, coffee shop, or workplace.
Devotionals
Game day word
Rooted in Mike Tatlock’s years of experience as an NBA Chaplain for the Portland Trail Blazers, Game Day Word provides the spiritual fuel needed for the day. These devotionals are designed to help you move from distraction to devotion and from surviving to thriving.
Contact us
Get in touch
Whether you have questions, want to join the prayer team, or are ready to lead a movement in your own community, we want to hear from you.