“If you have never read the Bible but have felt a nudge to pick it up and read it, DISCIPLE is the course for you. DISCIPLE offers you enough broad knowledge of the Bible to whet your appetite to delve more deeply into God’s Word.”
Julia Barrett
Houston, Texas

“When I first decided to take DISCIPLE, reading most of the Bible in nine months seemed a daunting task. I spent several hours a week reading Scripture and commentary on the readings. I not only learned about the people and stories of the Bible but also was challenged to walk more closely with our Savior. After taking two DISCIPLE courses, it’s hard to imagine a year of my life without it.”
Lori Daugherty
Richmond, Virginia

“One of the great blessings of DISCIPLE Bible study in my life has been the enhancement of my Sunday morning worship experiences. It has made the preaching more powerful, the prayers more fruitful, the offering freer, the Scripture more meaningful, and the music more inspiring.”
Mike Hendren
Brentwood, Tennessee

“Since beginning the DISCIPLE Bible study, I have been truly blessed with understanding of the Scriptures I’ve read, the songs I’ve sung, and the message delivered from the pulpit. I have become a totally different person.”
Phyllis Wright

“Beyond the experience of the actual DISCIPLE Bible study, DISCIPLE graduates have put their new knowledge and skills to work in many areas. The discipline that results from the commitment to DISCIPLE really does result in personal transformation. DISCIPLE graduates become more active members of the Body of Christ. . . . DISCIPLE graduates now chair many of our boards, committees, commissions, and task forces. They superintend our church school and chair our work area on education.”
Rev. Dr. Rodney Smothers and Annette Knox Bond
Atlanta, Georgia

“The DISCIPLE program is the finest Bible study I have ever been involved in and has been responsible for developing many Christian leaders in our church.”
Joyce H. Colacino
Palm City, Florida

“Rev. Lee has noticed changes within his church. Now more aware of the gift of stewardship, DISCIPLE graduates are willing volunteers for whatever needs to be done in the church. Some have even begun tithing.”

 “Members of the group who were not tithers made commitments to start tithing and began encouraging others in the congregation to tithe and to begin attending Bible study.”
Pastor Joseph W. Daniels, Jr.
Washington, D.C.

“It has been my privilege and blessing, and I use those words in their truest sense, to be part of four DISCIPLE Bible study groups over the past five years. I have come to know DISCIPLE, not as a Bible study, but as a fellowship, where faith is nurtured as believers share their gifts, worries, hopes, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is often said that DISCIPLE Bible study is not about information, but rather transformation. While that’s true, my experience has been one of revelation—specifically, revelations of who God is and who I am and, most importantly, who God created me to be and how I am to live my life. This revelation has come not only through the study of the Word of God, but also through intimate fellowship with newfound friends in faith.
Mike Hendren
Brentwood, Tennessee

“The spiritual and emotional closeness we have as disciples of Jesus Christ is very hard to explain. We’ve undergirded one another through many tears of pain and smiles of joy, periods of unemployment and times of physical and emotional fatigue, moments where deep-seated burdens were released, and very private incidences in our lives revealed. But through it all, what we found is that we were having and being ‘church.’ ”
Pastor Joseph W. Daniels, Jr.
Washington, D.C.

“So many of life’s pleasant experiences are never quite the same the second time. Well, not so with these studies. Each time has proven to be as fresh and new as the first study. I don’t believe this has happened only in our church, because I am always looking for that red or green study manual when I am visiting other churches. When I see one, I usually ask, “How is it going?” and I see that special light come alive in their eyes. I have found another soul mate.”
Glada Russell
Logan, Ohio

“These courses empowered our lay people into increasing our sabbath worship attendance by nearly 25%. The participants are not only coming to church themselves, but bringing their whole families. We also started a choir for our worship services. I praise God for DISCIPLE Bible study being a magnet for getting followers of Christ living a Spirit-filled life.”
Rev. Jeff Johnsen
Karen Dockery
Cherokee, North Carolina

“Our church recently experienced a new surge of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm. We have seen dramatic increases in worship attendance, membership, and pledged giving. Along with these is the overwhelming feeling that DISCIPLE helped to lay the foundation for this renewal. Our church has participated in DISCIPLE from year one.”
Joyce Horn
Cary, North Carolina

“Discipleship now offers me the excitement of continuing my trip. Just as a visit to a place I’ve never been changes that image in my mind’s eye forever—so has my journey through God’s word changed me forever. I hear Scripture, sermons, Sunday school lessons with new ears and eyes. And as a trip away from the everyday routine makes me feel rested and ready to go again—I have been spiritually renewed and ready to serve. My knowledge has increased, my faith and trust have deepened, my discipline has grown, my compassion and ability to reach out have widened—the written page is now written on my heart. Thanks be to God.”
Linda Saunders
Lexington, North Carolina

“When I signed up to take DISCIPLE last fall, I had only rudimentary knowledge of the Bible from Sunday school classes many years ago. I have spent the year reading and learning about the Bible while enjoying the fellowship of a small, supportive group of friends. They have challenged me to keep focused on what is important in life and to stretch my faith and service so that I too may become a disciple. Reading God’s Word each day has made a difference in my life. My relationships with family and friends have been enhanced by the study of God’s teachings.”
Paige Bell
Richmond, Virginia