A movement where Christ is named
DiscipleMakers
Campus & students · Founded 1981 · by Bill and Bonnie Dripps · State College, Pennsylvania, USA
DiscipleMakers is a Christian campus ministry founded in 1981 by Bill and Bonnie Dripps and based in State College, Pennsylvania. It began as a part time outreach to students at Penn State University and grew into a fellowship on campuses across Pennsylvania. Its goal is to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church by training college students in Bible study, gospel driven discipleship, and evangelism.
What they do
DiscipleMakers sends campus missionaries onto college campuses, where they lead Bible studies, meet students for one to one discipleship, and teach them to read and apply the Scriptures for themselves.
The ministry emphasizes gospel driven change of heart rather than mere behavior, helping students see their need for Jesus and grow in daily dependence on Him.
Through weekly fellowships, conferences, and leadership training, DiscipleMakers prepares students to serve the local church and to make disciples wherever they go after graduation.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
DiscipleMakers points students to Jesus Christ as the only Savior and the center of the whole Bible, calling them to repent, believe, and follow Him. Its staff walk with students personally in the Scriptures. A natural next step is to join a campus Bible study or ask a staff worker to read a Gospel with you.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
Where did DiscipleMakers begin?
It began in 1981 as a ministry to students at Penn State University and is based in State College, Pennsylvania.
What is DiscipleMakers known for?
It is known for training college students in careful Bible study, gospel centered discipleship, and evangelism so they can lead in the church.