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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rob & Michelle Wegner
Nine years ago, Rob and Michelle began a slow but intentional journey of prayer, fasting, and relationship-building in their new neighborhood. Today, their faithfulness has led to a growing extended spiritual family, worshiping together and multiplying gatherings to spread the Good News even further.
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.
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.
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.
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.