Discipleship Stories

Kindway is a discipleship ministry that works with incarcerated men and women, preparing them for release and supporting their transition into the community. Executive Director Christine Money and Director of Development Communications Juan Martinez discuss Kindway's approach to discipleship, which involves getting to know people, asking questions, and creating a safe space for them to be genuine.

Rich Mendola didn't come from a Christian family, and had never been discipled. But he received an uncommonly clear vision to mentor others, eventually leading him to a lifetime of discipling international students. His steady faithfulness has yielded impressive fruit the world over.

A mom of three with a chemical engineering background, Jeanne defies most stereotypes of missions work. But her steadfast commitment to...

Jonathan and Stephanie Raymond didn’t take their faith seriously until well into their adult lives. Yet, these everyday believers have...

Seeing a specific need and sensing a strategic opportunity, Jason launched an inner-city ministry that is meeting real needs — and...

Garden City is a young church that decided to put transferable discipleship at the core of what they do. Their creative approach (and...

Discipleship Benefits Everyone. But don’t take our word for it — hear what these experienced local disciplemakers have to say about how...

As Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, "as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We can all learn from the advice of these seasoned...

Not every discipleship story ends in success, but there is plenty God can do through our failures as well. Short Form:

Ulisses Machado shares how he left his home country, came to Ohio, and felt the immediate call of God to discipleship and Matthew 28....

Matt Dascenzo, on staff at Central Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes, met Cecil in a gas station, starting a life-changing journey of...

Aaron Starr has been living next to Shon and his family for over 20 years. Incarnational discipleship looks like holding morning bible...

Luke Walker, successful business owner of Luke's Auto in Columbus, Ohio, tells his story going from a troubled kid pursuing suicide to a...

How can you measure success in your discipleship relationships? Hear from multiple people about the moment for them. Short Form:

What are your biggest fears or barriers about engaging in life-on-life discipleship? Hear from multiple people about what they faced and...

Brandon and Isaac's story is a powerful example of how important mentorship can be. Isaac sought out Brandon because he knew that Brandon...

Rosy had the unique opportunity and privilege to disciple Joy into the Kingdom in the midst of some shared suffering. Moving at the pace...

When Pastor Joel Trainer was in the process of planting Three Creeks Church in Gahanna, he had an opportunity to ask an influential...

Thom’s honesty about the initial fear of discipling someone, and how God helped him overcome that fear, is inspirational. His timid...

Allie came into a relationship with Christ through Young Life, and through that ministry has discipled several other young women. Despite...