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.
Mathew Bradbury • Disciple Maker
Mathew Bradbury shares how his business, Thrive in Place, creates opportunities for disciple-making by turning home repair projects into relationships, prayer, and spiritual family.
Dani Shouse • Disciple Maker
A preschool teacher shares how a simple moment of speaking truth over one child sparked a classroom movement of affirmations, identity, and Holy Spirit transformation.
Cheryl Johnson • Disciple Maker
Cheryl shares how stepping into prison ministry revealed a powerful movement of hope, baptisms, and disciple-making behind the walls of Lansing Correctional.
Amy Mitchell • Disciple Maker
Amy Mitchell shares how Anchor Her creates safe, faith-filled spaces for women impacted by incarceration, addiction, and domestic violence to find healing and hope.
Ricardo Haddad • Disciple Maker
Brazilian-born coach Ricardo Haddad uses soccer to mentor kids and families, creating space for faith conversations, community, and disciple-making through simple weekly practices.
Stephanie Risinger • Disciple Maker
A simple act of shoveling snow opened the door to deeper relationships in one Kansas City neighborhood. Stephanie from the Western Edge Hub shares how serving neighbors led from quick driveway conversations to meaningful connection around the table—and what God may be inviting her into next.
Nick Grim • Disciple Maker
A routine sales meeting at McDonald’s turned into a life-changing gospel conversation, as Nick shared Christ with a man searching for meaning and community.
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.
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.
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.
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.