Wendy McWherter
Wendy McWherter

Catalyst, Flourish Communities

This is a testimony to the fruitfulness of Disciples Made’s investment in equipping us to live out our passions, gifts, and calling while growing in both character and calling. Each member of our team has taken the GPS assessment, and it’s already bringing remarkable clarity as we see how God is shaping and equipping us to nurture Flourish Communities. I’m deeply grateful for their mentorship and partnership in this journey. Sharing good news like this is pure joy—don’t grow weary in well-doing; the ripple effects of your work are expanding! God is blessing us, and I truly sense that Flourish is stepping into its next chapter.
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Tyler Tollefson
Tyler Tollefson

Director of Student Ministry, Salem Lutheran, Tomball, TX

Disciples Made has helped me grow as a disciple by giving me practical tools I can use in my daily study of God’s Word and learning to apply all that Jesus teaches me and desires for me. It has helped me grow as a disciple-maker by giving me a clear roadmap for creating environments that inspire others to learn God’s Word and then put it into action. It has helped me lead toward transformation and multiplication in the lives of our students and our leaders. I think the most meaningful gift I have received from Disciples Made is the new sense of calling in my personal life to grow as a disciple, listen to Jesus voice, and then creatively and freely do what he is asking me to do. There is such joy in living in my calling to love Him and make more disciples!
Anthony Celia
Anthony Celia

Pastor, Bethany Lutheran Church, Austin, TX

Disciples Made has been great resource to unlock the discipleship making potential in our church. Brian has been a wonderful coach to walk alongside our staff and key volunteers as they grow in making disciples who make disciples.

Rob Wegner
Rob Wegner

Director, Kansas City Underground. Director, NewThing North America

Disciples Made has helped me become more like Jesus, be with Jesus, and join Him on mission in the every day spaces of my life and in my most important relationships. It’s also profoundly helped me help others to do the same. To say that it has had a significant impact on my personal life and the emergence of the Kansas City Underground is true, and something I treasure.

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Lance Ford
Lance Ford

Co-Founder, Starfishinitiatives

For way too long Disciple making has languished on the sideline of what Jesus commissioned his followers to be and do. Disciples Made helped me in my personal journey as a Jesus-follower and in pursuing faithfulness to what He called me to do. I am beyond grateful and thankful for Brian Phipps and his team! The tools and rhythms through Disciples Made added immensely to my own journey and toolbox. The big, unexpected bonus? Great new friends and co-laborers who gave and give encouragement and sharpening along the way.
Darrell Robinson
Darrell Robinson

Shepherding Pastor Abundant life Church

The Disciples Made experience enter my life at just the right time. Sometimes you can get so involved in ministering that you don’t take the time to grow. My Leaders Made experience was critical in rekindling my personal spiritual growth. Disciples Made helped me grow as a disciple maker in that it caused me to be intentional in disciple making. I have been blessed to use many of the things I learned in the Disciples Made experience to lead others to grow and help them grow other disciples. One of the most meaningful things Disciples Made has done for me is that it showed me the importance of having a rhythm in life. Said differently, the regular reading of God’s Word, the journaling of what God is speaking to me, and having others hold me accountable. That’s invaluable. My Leaders Made experience through the disciple making family has forever altered my life. In a very, very good way!!! Praise God!!!
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Susan Schreiber

Volunteer

This is my 4th FM, as I have led a couple. This time I was deepening and learning my role to be a coach at my church. The habit of reading and journaling was cemented after my first FM. It’s a time I enjoy and grow. This time, I was amazed but pleased how everyone did the spiritual gifts assessment and openly shared. There are a couple spiritual fruits I have started digging into deeper as they apply to my daily life. Same with my spiritual gifts. In one, I have come to see it as a blessing rather than being resentful. These group of ladies are awesome and will continue to blossom and serve. For me, I will be leading a group of ladies through the DMP and who knows what from there
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April Rauchle
My Christian Persona I think that the F.A. has shaped my character to become a stronger discipline, and fortified my spiritual being. I’m still discovering my calling, but I believe I’ve grown courageous in my faith when it comes to sharing my faith and Christian beliefs.
Mike Gates
Mike Gates
As Christians, answering the call to be Missionary Disciples is at the core of our faith. This program has truly transformed my spiritual journey! Connecting with like-minded believers and people who love Jesus in a supportive cohort has deepened my focus on practical discipleship. Together, we've taken meaningful action, making a significant impact on our faith journey!
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Dan Cooper

CEO, Acumen

If you think that there is no way that you can naturally talk about your story and your faith in a way that the world will want to hear it ... think again. Missionaries Made re-lit my fire in a way that gave me the confidence to do ordinary things to create extraordinary conversations.
Lori Knutson
Lori Knutson
Having this community of fellow travelers who speak Truth and are led by the Spirit and who model obedience has been inspiring and uplifting. Getting additional tools and seeing new paths and areas of outpouring for my faith through the examples and suggestions of others has been transformative. And having accountability and Christian brothers and sisters who challenge me to follow up, stay in the Way, and truly live out the Fully Alive life has added to my spiritual life and faith walk--and led to new opportunities to share the Good News and play more of a part in His plan for the Church. So thankful for the Spirit, energy, and fellowship in this space!
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Darin (Dutch) DeMasters
Darin (Dutch) DeMasters
I am not that grumpy stand-alone old man that doesn't hear a word you say unless it is what I want to hear. Now I listen, understand ask questions, share, I am a bit less grumpy and full of the joy of the Lord, I cant contain it just want to share it! In the past I followed a very rigid Roman Road approach, now I listen and let the spirit lead, share who I am and live without condemnation. It is hard to measure the impact that I have had on others, I know this I share now when before I wouldn't, I have started a family group, starting to see my niece and grand niece moving closer to the Father, our group openly shares hurts, healings, prayer request. When I leave this world, I want to know I did tech truth, and others would say he taught the truth. I may never see the total impact and that is okay, I know this Gods Word will not return void ISA 55:11
Brian D. Phipps
Brian D. Phipps

Disciples Made, Inc.

I am about to complete my 14th Leaders Made. Each year I have done it was helpful in it's own way, as it helped preserve and guide me through whatever challenges I was facing at the time. This year, the challenge was heavy... My mom's health was severely impaired just as the group was beginning and we had to admit her to Hospice Care. That fall's challenge was augmented by a major financial crunch Disciples Made experienced due to some necessary capital spend. Thankfully, God inspired a generous year-end giving to replenish that spend. A few months later, my dad died, soon followed by his wife. Two weeks later my mom died. Three deaths in 2.5 months. I am grateful for the relationships in my group and triad that have helped sustain me, and the continued leadership of Jesus that comes from engaging His word.
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Caryl

I enjoyed the (Live Fully Alive) course hugely - especially meeting new people and feeling part of something dynamic! I felt so well supported. Most of all I can feel the transformation having committed to living more fully alive and then letting the Holy Spirit light up a pathway to my recovery. I used the GPS assessment a couple of years ago. I was just about to move forward when I was hit with a diagnosis for a debilitating health condition. So it’s been important for me to reassess my life and listen carefully for what God has prepared for me to do. It was exciting for me to have a second chance to look at this. Using the assessment I found greater emphasis on creativity this time around. Intercession has taken the place of hospitality although the style prophet and apostle remained the same. It’s a true reflection of where I am at in our church community. I am called upon for prayer and behind the scenes work more and more. I am finding I can only give from a place of rest. And I’m learning to walk ever closer with the Holy Spirit to do the work and trust in Him. It is a much simpler, less stressful and more sustainable way of life. It looks like the Lord wanted to put the breaks on my enthusiasm in order to address the deeper issues. I have been held back by hidden trauma. To access creativity it was necessary to retrieve it from trauma. Now I am in a recovery phase and my life is pretty hidden - it’s a good time to listen and discover Gods promises. I learnt our loving Father God is restoring His image in me yesterday! Wow! Isn’t that good? He began to speak about resurrection. I can’t wait to see the doctors faces when they see what God has planned! So thank you Brian and each one of you on this journey. I treasure you and count it a real privilege to be part of this program. I am in very safe hands. Caryl

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Colin McKenzie
Followers Made has helped me grow in character as I've shared my journal with other triad members, and then had to live out what I've shared. That along with being accountable has been a growing and encouraging experience. I have also been challenged to persevere as I have symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It simply increases the level of difficulty in reading, typing with hand and leg tremors and try to think and meditate. Followers Made has helped me grow in calling. I am learning to teach, mentor and encourage those in my cohort. Followers Made has made an impact through me to others, but less effectively than the other ways just mentioned.
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Charles Daniel
FA has given me confidence, patience and self-control in discipling someone in dealing with their personal life to build on my calling that God has placed in my heart. Also shown others in my walk the influence I can provide when sharing in groups of men.
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Scott Tennison
I've come to recognize my fruit to root and working to change them from root to fruit. Also becoming more aware of my national outreach in my family and outside of my family and into the community Recognize my timidness, realizing prayer comes first, asking God where wants me to join him and recognize where he is at work Also I don't have to preach the gospel but instead I can live it out. be friends, be a helping hand, etc. I believe it's improved my my relationship with my wife and kids, realizing they are also my mission field.
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Mike Hergenrader
Fully Alive has provided me so many insights and tools to better understand my faith, my mission and my relationship with Jesus. I have enjoyed working through the study with a great group of missional-minded friends.
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Stephen Solis
Missionaries Made has been a great journey that has helped my walk more in tune with the Spirit, recognizing that God has a calling for me where I already find myself everyday. I have been encouraged to love my coworkers and neighbors everyday, with a strong intentionality, the way Jesus would.
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Brian Palazzi

Education Administration

I have always taken great pride in my character, however, I am much more aware of how my character can be a resource to influence others. My calling has undergone a paramount change within Fully Alive and Missionaries Made. My last 5 year or so awakening has coincided with my involvement in Fully Alive. The Lord has “opened” my eyes to see others in great need and shown me ways in which to help. I have a tremendously clear understanding of my calling. Additionally, I was struggling with how to share the Lord’s word with H.S young people. Without question, the Holy Spirt has place me where he needs me and in influential situations. Most importantly, he has shared with me how to help AND I am receptive
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Chase Janecek
A life changing experience, grateful for the group we had and the support shared among each other. This has definitely given me a clear picture of the path forward and my role in discipleship. Thank you Jason and Ashley for your leadership and encouragement the whole way though.
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Chris Stauffer
Followers Made has made me more aware, maybe reinforced is a better word, just how huge God is and the responsibility that I have in being called a Son. As a church leader, I should never behave in a way that would tarnish the image of the church, and it is my responsibility to reflect the light of Jesus. To be His hands and feet is a privilege that we all should embrace.
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Jennifer
FM has allowed me to strengthen my patience and respect for others and their positions. It has allowed me to see my Calling as not just what I do in my Christian jobs, but also in my daily life. FM helped give me confidence to be there to help walk a friend of ours to begin a relationship with Jesus and get baptized.
Charles Daniel
Charles Daniel

Revenue Manager

Calling has been made more clear to SERVE my neighbors in the community and church members. When you go and just give your time to help someone and see a smile on someone’s face for an act kindness. Brings joyful and Love to my heart and a smile to that person of appreciation. Thank you FM for the tools to build me up so I can be more like Jesus!
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Brian Palazzi

School Administration

This support system showed me the need for regular prayer in order to build and grow my character My growth in character and calling and impact on others helped me see the “peripherals” and how to share the Lords light. As the 9 months progressed the areas calling for The Lords involvement through became super evident. Being able talk through and trust the group of men God put me together with was super needed and effective
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Dave Meyer
KI has made me very aware of how I am to LOVE others as God does. I was aware of my Life Purpose but now I am more aware of how to carry out my Life Purpose. I am just finishing facilitating KI. It has been very rewarding watching others grow with me.
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Jason Phelps
Jason Phelps
I found Disciples Made through Starfish and the Spirit about their intentional disciple-making environments and ecosystems. Their simple MyImpact Equation of Character X Calling = Impact is rooted in Spirit-led transformation fueled by Jesus shaped habits. Catalyzing a movement of disciple-making finally seems possible! Their coaches are accessible and without their support, my congregation would not be where we are at.
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Jeff Carlson
After completing Follower’s Made, I was at a cross roads so to speak in my spiritual life. Never before had I been not only challenged to truly follow Jesus, but also experienced the life-changing process of weekly filling my mind with God’s Word, journaling, reading books from knowledgeable Godly authors, and pouring into and receiving from others. I walked away thinking “Now what?” I didn’t want it to end. The opportunity to join a Leaders Made group became available soon after. On the one hand I was excited and relieved to have a clear next step, but that quickly changed for me when I realized the maturity, character, knowledge, and extensive real-life walk with God in the trenches and pinnacles of life that the other members of the group had — meaning, the “gap” I saw between where I was and they were was so great that I believed I did not belong with this group of steadfast, Godly men. However, they did not see it that way, surrounded me with wisdom and perspective, and not only encouraged but insisted that, in so many words, this was what God had appointed for me at this time. Who am I to resist God’s will? So I stayed, and looking back, can see how God’s hands shaped and molded me, guiding me to a new and much deeper, intimate relationship with Him through these men and LM. And within this process, building a solid foundation of character, integrity, and understanding of my true identity in Jesus. Do you truly, want more? Are you craving a real, transparent, heart changing experience that WILL move you in new directions you never thought possible? Be honest in answering that question, and if the answer is ‘“yes”, then Leader’s Made is for you.
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Sherri Reishus
Sherri Reishus

Disciples Made’s formula of focusing on the outcomes of character & calling by engaging in the spiritual habits of bible engagement, prayer, and serving along with the accountability of a triad was absolutely catalytic in my spiritual growth! I had been attending or leading women’s bible studies (content focused) for years but experienced more transformation in becoming more like Jesus (outcome focused) in 6 months of Followers Made than years of doing bible studies. After this personal experience of spiritual growth I am now passionate about helping other women experience the same. Once you have been through one of these experiences it is easy to follow the proven formula and use the courses and resources in the Fully Alive App to disciple others!

Mike Farag
Mike Farag

CEO, Fervor Marketing

Disciples Made changed my marriage and business in some tremendous ways. It was so impactful in how I view discipleship, mentorship and deepening my faith that I can't say enough good things about what these programs do for the Kingdom.
Ted Davis
Ted Davis

Grace Strategic Services, Inc.

DisciplesMade increased my consistency and enjoyment in Bible study and applying what I was reading. It sharpened my focus on biblical thinking and helped me see the world and my calling from a godly perspective. The Scripture reading is critical and the book readings have been enlightening and inspiring.
Mitch Rice
Mitch Rice

Senior Director, SelectQuote

Disciples Made has been an incredible journey of spiritual growth and empowerment for me. Through their program, I've deepened my understanding of what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ. The structured curriculum, mentorship, and community support provided by Disciples Made have helped me cultivate a more intimate relationship with God, strengthen my faith, and develop a solid foundation in biblical principles.
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Steve Eggers
Steve Eggers

Print Sales Leader & Veritiv

DM helped me grow as a disciple in the following ways: It developed my character as a Christ follower & I’m bold but respectful about my faith. It developed my calling to serve others like Christ served us. I’m the area shepherd for Westside Family Church in the Riverview Elementary area community. I have the honor & privilege to serve members of this community in need. DM helped me grow as a disciple-maker by equipping me with the knowledge & tools necessary to be effective. DM also provided me with the confidence that I can be an effective disciple-maker. DM changed my life. I had the honor & privilege to participate in DM with high impact, high integrity, & motivated leaders in our community. These leaders held me accountable & made me a better disciple-maker & Christ follower. I highly recommend DM to anyone who wants to maximize their character x calling for maximum kingdom impact.
Aaron Martin
Aaron Martin

I think going through the leaders made program was one of the best things that I have ever done for my spiritual growth. It helped me refine the direction I wanted to go in terms of impacting people. It was a great source of camaraderie and a fantastic overall experience. One of the best parts is that you could actually measure your growth during the program. The my impact assessment was really interesting to look at throughout the process. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately started my own group after we finished, and that group has gone on to start other groups themselves.

Wendy McWherter
Wendy McWherter

Catalyst, Flourish Communities

This is a testimony to the fruitfulness of Disciples Made’s investment in equipping us to live out our passions, gifts, and calling while growing in both character and calling. Each member of our team has taken the GPS assessment, and it’s already bringing remarkable clarity as we see how God is shaping and equipping us to nurture Flourish Communities. I’m deeply grateful for their mentorship and partnership in this journey. Sharing good news like this is pure joy—don’t grow weary in well-doing; the ripple effects of your work are expanding! God is blessing us, and I truly sense that Flourish is stepping into its next chapter.
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Tyler Tollefson
Tyler Tollefson

Director of Student Ministry, Salem Lutheran, Tomball, TX

Disciples Made has helped me grow as a disciple by giving me practical tools I can use in my daily study of God’s Word and learning to apply all that Jesus teaches me and desires for me. It has helped me grow as a disciple-maker by giving me a clear roadmap for creating environments that inspire others to learn God’s Word and then put it into action. It has helped me lead toward transformation and multiplication in the lives of our students and our leaders. I think the most meaningful gift I have received from Disciples Made is the new sense of calling in my personal life to grow as a disciple, listen to Jesus voice, and then creatively and freely do what he is asking me to do. There is such joy in living in my calling to love Him and make more disciples!
Anthony Celia
Anthony Celia

Pastor, Bethany Lutheran Church, Austin, TX

Disciples Made has been great resource to unlock the discipleship making potential in our church. Brian has been a wonderful coach to walk alongside our staff and key volunteers as they grow in making disciples who make disciples.

Rob Wegner
Rob Wegner

Director, Kansas City Underground. Director, NewThing North America

Disciples Made has helped me become more like Jesus, be with Jesus, and join Him on mission in the every day spaces of my life and in my most important relationships. It’s also profoundly helped me help others to do the same. To say that it has had a significant impact on my personal life and the emergence of the Kansas City Underground is true, and something I treasure.