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.
Michelle’s Journey to The Beauty Initiative
In this story, Michelle reflects on the small but holy moments that shaped her life—from glimpses of flowers in a harsh urban landscape, to awe under a wide-open sky, to quiet walks through the woods during one of the hardest seasons of her life.
Randy & Brenda
Randy and Brenda have been planting the Gospel in their neighborhood for more than ten years. Over that time, they’ve seen three different expressions of spiritual family emerge, grow, and change. They know one thing for sure: relationships are key.
Grant Foard • Disciple Maker
Grant Ford shares how God is moving in his neighborhood through consistent prayer, hospitality, and relational gospel sharing, leading to transformative encounters.
Beauty as Mission: Sociological Reflections on Missional Aesthetics
From artists as prophets to stories of healing, tornado monuments, and Papua New Guinea — Part 2 of the Beauty Initiative documentary explores how beauty becomes a living act of mission.
What If Beauty Is How God Has Been Speaking All Along?
What if beauty isn't decoration — it's divine language? Explore the biblical and theological foundations of missional aesthetics in Part 1 of Michelle's documentary on the Beauty Initiative.
Kevin Hartman • Disciple Maker
Kevin Hartman shares how consistent prayer through the BLESS 5 tool opened a door to share Jesus with a neighbor experiencing trauma and health challenges.
Mike & Christine Johnson • Disciple Makers
Mike and Christine share how God deepened their passion for biblical justice through a transformative trip to Montgomery, Alabama, exploring history, racial reconciliation, and systemic inequity.
Rick & Alice Bush • Disciple Makers
Rick and Alice share how “Prayer in the Park” at Washington Square has grown into multiple spiritual families among the marginalized—bringing light, dignity, and true family.
Gary & Tricia Conley • Disciple Makers
Gary and Tricia Conley share how Fresh Start KC Ministries brings the Gospel and hope to people transitioning out of homelessness—through renovation, service, and advocacy for affordable housing.
Casey Olinger • Disciple Maker
At Life Centers of Kansas, Casey Olinger shares scripture with adults with special needs. One shy participant hears the exact same message from God, confirming the power of listening and obedience in ministry.
Jadyn Swob
When Bella reached out to Jaydn with questions about God, neither could have imagined how transformative their weekly Bible study would be. Read the story of Bella’s journey to faith and her backyard baptism.
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.
Chris Renshaw
Three years ago, Chris found Jesus. Today, he’s transforming lives at a homeless shelter, where a disciple-making movement is emerging among men battling addiction. Discover how God is using Chris to bring hope and lasting change.
Nirmal Samuel
When Nirmal moved to Kansas City, God gave him a heart for the international community. Through intentional relationships and a growing microchurch, he’s now part of a movement to see every people group in KC experience the Gospel. Read how lives are being transformed across cultures.
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.
Ted & Tami Ingalls • Disciple Makers
Ted and Tami Ingalls share how a simple decision to begin weekly fasting in Peculiar, Missouri has deepened their prayer life, strengthened their obedience, and increased their dependence on Jesus.
Ryan Wiebe • Disciple Maker
After Ryan Wiebe’s shoulder surgery, neighbors in Western Shawnee stepped in in a big way—providing meals, help, and practical care. This story shows how everyday service strengthens spiritual and relational community.
Andrew & Sierra Spellman • Disciple Makers
Andrew and Sierra Spellman began prayer walking before they even moved in. Within weeks, neighborhood kids were joining them for Discovery Bible Study—and encountering God.
Rob Wegner • Disciple Maker
Rob and Michelle Wegner share how their Western Edge Hub microchurch transformed isolated neighbors into a spiritual family. From pie to backyard gatherings to storm clean-up, everyday acts of care revealed God’s love in the neighborhood.
Michelle Wegner • Disciple Maker
When one young couple moved away, it felt like a loss for this Kansas City neighborhood microchurch. But what happened next—through a goodbye party, new neighbors, and backyard baptisms—revealed how God keeps building spiritual family in unexpected ways.
Most movements don’t start with big moments—they start with small acts of faithfulness.
If God is stirring something in your everyday life, your story could help others see what’s possible.