Disciple-Maker, Microchurch and Hub Stories

These stories capture what happens when disciples make disciples, microchurches emerge, and hubs multiply: the beauty, justice, and Good News of Jesus filling every corner of our city.

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Darryl Stephanie Answer

New Community is breaking barriers with a transformative initiative for non-speaking autistic children, bringing the Spelling 2 Communicate method to Kansas City. Discover how this mission for justice and inclusion is changing lives and creating opportunities for families across the metro.

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Sam Leichty

Sam’s prayer for her broken family seemed impossible—until God began opening doors. Discover how she’s reconnecting with loved ones, hosting a Discovery Bible Study, and seeing hope for her family’s salvation blossom like never before.

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Jason & Karen Gardner

From everyday conversations to life-changing baptisms, Jason and Karen Gardner are seeing the Gospel transform their community in Gardner, KS. Discover how their faithfulness is inspiring others to follow Christ and lead in their own spheres of influence.

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Lea Wilson

Lea dreamed of being a missionary overseas, but God had a different mission field in mind—her Kansas City neighborhood. Through simple trips to the park, she connected with refugee mothers in need and began meeting their practical and spiritual needs. Discover how Lea is transforming lives by planting the Good News of the Gospel right where she is.

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Haylee Whitson

Haylee’s heart for Jesus, children, and the nations found its perfect outlet as an assistant soccer coach. Partnering with a head coach, she focuses on building relationships, praying for the kids, and sharing meals and the Gospel with families. Discover how soccer practices are transforming lives on and off the field.

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James Mays

Six years ago, James walked into a Share the Hope microchurch and walked out with a transformed life. From a past of "thuggin', druggin’, and muggin’" to leading and discipling others in recovery and post-incarceration, James now shares the Good News of Jesus across Kansas City. Read how his passion is igniting hope and multiplying Gospel communities citywide.

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David & Cheryl Johnson

When David and Cheryl moved to a new maintenance-free community, they saw it as a fresh mission field. Through prayer walking, community potlucks, and joining local activities, they built relationships and began planting the Gospel. Now, neighbors from both their old and new communities are worshiping and serving together to share the Good News.

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Brandon and Courtney Kelly

Brandon and Courtney’s simple block party idea turned into a powerful way to connect with neighbors, spark spiritual conversations, and plant the Gospel in their community. See how their intentional prayer and action are transforming lives and relationships in their suburb of Kansas City.

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Joshua and Rachel Vaughn

Through fire pits, chili cook-offs, and backyard movie nights, Joshua and Rachel Vaughn are seeing their neighborhood relationships deepen and turn toward Jesus. Discover how their intentional hospitality is transforming lives and creating a spiritual movement in their community.

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Rick and Alice Bush

Rick and Alice’s obedience to God’s call turned a simple prayer walk into Street Church—a weekly gathering bringing food, support, and the Good News to the homeless community in a Kansas City park. Discover how their faithfulness is providing consistency and hope to those in need.

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Angie Hoffman

When God called Angie to start a Montessori school, He opened the door to not only educate children but to share His love with families. Discover how her vision is creating a space where academics and faith intertwine to transform lives.

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Ted and Tami Ingalls

In the rural community of Peculiar, Missouri, Ted and Tami are creatively building spaces of belonging while planting the Gospel both in their neighborhood and at home. Read how their faithful presence is sparking transformation, including their daughter’s recent baptism.

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