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At Why Not Charleston, discipleship is not just a concept—it is a way of life. We cultivate discipleship through an apprenticeship model, where individuals actively develop and deploy their God-given gifts and talents in service to Christ.
Our apprenticeship is a hands-on, spirit-led journey that nurtures both spiritual gifts and natural skills, equipping individuals to live out a Gospel Rich Lifestyle. Through intentional mentorship, biblical training, and practical application, apprentices grow in faith, wisdom, and capability, learning to serve with excellence and purpose.
This approach ensures that discipleship is not only about personal transformation but also about kingdom impact. By refining both spiritual discernment and practical execution, apprentices become prepared to influence their communities, workplaces, and ministries with a heart fully aligned to Christ.
At Why Not Charleston, we don’t just talk about discipleship—we live it, train for it, and send it forth.
Gospel-Rich Lifestyle?
The Gospel-Rich Lifestyle is inspired by the love of Jesus, lived out with honor and grace, and explained through the wisdom recorded in the Gospels.
It is the fruit of a life rooted in God’s script — His divine blueprint for shining His light into a broken world.
When we live according to His script, we become reflections of His truth and kindness, demonstrating our hope and trust in His promise to transform our hearts, our homes, and our communities.
Why Not Charleston?
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Because Charleston carries both pain and promise.
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Because we believe love can be rebuilt where wounds once stood.
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Because we see neighborhoods as missions.
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Because the Gospel is not just a message—it’s a lifestyle.
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Because the invitation to transformation begins with one thing: Welcome.
What Is Renewed Spiritual Hospitality?
It’s not just kindness—it’s Kingdom.
It’s not performance—it’s posture.
It's an invitation to a Gospel-Rich Lifestyle
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Spiritual hospitality means transforming our hearts, homes, and churches to embody Christ Himself: healing the broken-hearted, honoring the overlooked, and hosting the presence of God in our everyday lives. It means being present with purpose.
2025-2026 Annual Initiative: GRL Project
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The GRL Project is the 2025–2026 Annual Initiative of Why Not Charleston — a transformative immersion experience for women to walk out a Gospel Rich Lifestyle.
Created for women by women, the GRL Project centers on GRL F.I.T. — Forged in Truth — A transformative discipleship journey guiding women to discover the character of God the Creator and the love of His Son in order to restore spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
GRL FIT is not anchored in the world's shifting opinions, but in God's eternal truth.
Through fun, engaging, and deeply meaningful experiences, GRL FIT equips women to walk in the beauty, wonder, and strength of the Gospel-Rich Lifestyle — a life shaped by love, honor, grace, and wisdom.
Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or seeking to grow deeper, the GRL Project offers a welcoming space to be encouraged, equipped, and embraced.
Come discover the joy of living strong, free, and forged in His truth.
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Why The Yellow Cross?
The Yellow Cross is the standard of those consumed by an unshakable, unyielding pursuit of Jesus. It is not merely a symbol—it is a declaration. A visible mark of the Gospel Rich Lifestyle, where every thought, every step, every breath is fixed on Christ alone.
“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” —Matthew 6:22
The Yellow Cross is to surrender to this light—to allow it to sear our vision until we see nothing but Him. It is to reject distraction, resist compromise, and reorder our lives around His presence. It is the mark of those who trust in radical hospitality to the Holy Spirit, making space for the fullness of His Kingdom in every home, every conversation, every moment.
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Kathy Lewis:
Founder, Why Not Charleston, Visionary of the GRL Project
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Kathy Lewis is the passionate founder of Why Not Charleston, a bold initiative designed to enrich the heart of our cities through the Gospel Rich Lifestyle (GRL)—a movement rooted in the character of Christ and the promise of transformed lives. As the visionary behind the GRL Project, Kathy inspires individuals and communities to return to God’s original design and their own divine image by living out humility, hope, and ultimately to Trust love.
Her leadership is marked by spiritual clarity, cultural relevance, and unshakable compassion. Kathy carries a deep conviction that love, when led by Christ, is the most powerful force for change. Through Why Not Charleston and the GRL movement, she supports believers to reimagine city life as a Scripted Lifestyle—where ordinary people live with extraordinary faith, neighborly love, and personal calling.
Kathy’s mission is clear:
We see what is right, we change what is changeable, we pursue what is possible—based on the unfolding love story of Christ in our lives. This is a framework.
