Who We Are
You Started With Vision. You Don’t Have to Keep Leading on Empty.
We see you. You started with a vision to change the world, but somewhere along the way, the fuel started running low. The passion is still there, but you’re running on empty.
You want to inspire people to step into their unique callings, not just fill another volunteer spot. You long to cultivate an authentic, vulnerable community where lives are transformed, but it feels elusive.
That’s why we’re here. At Disciples Made, we’re more than a resource—we’re your strategic partner. Together, we’ll help you and your team reignite the mission, empower people to discover their God-given callings, and build thriving communities centered on Jesus.
Let’s create an impact that goes beyond addition and multiplies into lasting change. We’re ready when you are. Let’s start this journey together.
We’re Not Just a Resource. We’re a Strategic Partner.
You do not need more ministry noise. You need clarity, a proven process, and trusted people who can help you build a disciple-making culture that actually reproduces.
We bring clarity
We help leaders name what is not working, see a better path forward, and move with focus instead of drift.
We develop people
We help disciples grow in measurable character and calling, not just consume more content or fill another slot.
We help cultures multiply
We help churches build disciple-making cultures that reproduce beyond one leader, one program, or one season.
This Was Born Out of a Real Ministry Problem.
In the fall of 2010, the founder of Disciples Made was a discipleship pastor in a 5,000 member church. Brian Phipps admitted that he didn’t know how to reverse the trends. He had multiple degrees from seminary, 15 years of “successful” ministry, and a ton of cutting edge conference training under his belt. With all of that he still couldn’t see a truly different way.
Jesus led Brian to begin a disciple-making experience with twelve men that was modeled after the methods Jesus modeled in the Gospels, not modern educational processes—and it changed everything.
Within five years, without any public promotion, that church mobilized 750 disciples through 35 disciple-makers. Volunteers overflowed, and people found creative ways to use their gifts to extend Jesus’ Great Commission inside and outside the church walls.
Today, that impact has grown to over 8,000 disciples through 500 disciple-makers in dozens of churches. How did it happen? It is remarkably simple: he defined a disciple based on the Spirit’s measurable transformation of individuals, and focused the discipleship experience on accomplishing those outcomes.
Disciples Made is the ministry that was birthed out of this movement, and we are inviting you to consider planting these seeds of renewal into your church.
The turning point that launched a different way of making disciples.
Men in the first disciple-making experience modeled after Jesus’ methods.
Disciples mobilized within five years.
Disciple-makers multiplied in that first movement.
Disciples impacted over time.
Disciple-makers across dozens of churches.
The People Leading Disciples Made
These leaders help keep the mission clear, the work focused, and the movement moving forward.
Brian Phipps
Founder / Visionary
Sherri Reishus
Operations
Chelsie Carroll
Administrator
Jason Phelps
Marketing & Communications
Trusted Guides for Churches and Leaders
These are the coaches walking with churches, teams, and disciple-makers across the country.
Brian Phipps
Coach / Founder
Basehor, KS
Jason Phelps
Coach / Staff
Houston, TX
Craig Watson
Coach / Men’s Catalyst
Dallas, TX
Myra Schraeder
Coach / Women’s Catalyst
Overland Park, KS
Ed Wilgus
Coach
Sutherlin, OR
Tiffany Danley
Coach
Lake Mary, FL
This Is Bigger Than One Team.
What began with a simple yes to Jesus has grown into a global movement of transformation. Today, Disciples Made is connected to thousands of people, hundreds of disciple-makers, and leaders from more than 50 countries around the world—all pursuing a more personal, measurable, and reproducible way of making disciples.
These are not just dots on a map. They represent real people being formed in character, awakened to calling, and joining Jesus in the everyday places of life.
Click below to explore the world map and see how disciples from around the world are stepping into the mission.
Wisdom, Accountability, and Strategic Support
Our board helps ensure this work stays healthy, focused, and aligned with the mission.
Brian Phipps
Board Chair & Founder
Basehor, KS
Josh Thompson
Strategic Planning & Business Development
West Point, NY
Kelly McBride
Treasurer & Finance
Charlotte, NC
Mitch Rice
Marketing & Business Development
Shawnee, KS
Rex Otey
Fundraising
Sarasota, FL
Craig Watson
Men’s Catalyst Development
Dallas, TX
Myra Schraeder
Women’s Catalyst Development
Overland Park, KS
Patti Buie
Secretary & IDE Development
Lee’s Summit, MO
Craig Jordison
Facilitator
Kansas City, MO
You Don’t Need More Activity. You Need a Better Path.
If you’re ready to stop settling for addition-driven ministry and start building a culture of disciple multiplication, we’d love to help.
Or begin with the Disciple Multiplication Capacity Assessment.