Collin Snyder has reached his support raising goal!

Collin Snyder

We’re excited to celebrate with Collin Snyder, who has officially reached 100% of his ministry fundraising goal and joined the Susquehanna Valley Campus Team!

Support raising is a season filled with opportunities to trust the Lord through both encouragements and challenges, and to see Him provide in unexpected ways. Looking back on what God taught him throughout the process, Collin shared this: “God constantly taught (and retaught) me that, more than any financial or prayerful support, my greatest need was Himself. As I rested in Christ as my savior, He worked out all the rest!”

Collin’s support raising mentor, DM staff member Chris Ebersole, had the opportunity to walk closely with him through that season, reflecting: “Through many trials, Collin ran well, as God has surely set him up well for both the ups and downs of ministry on campus. I’m looking forward to our growing team ship now that he’s officially joined us in the Susquehanna Valley! It’s been a joy already to have him start to live with us, and I look forward to our growing friendship back at home!”

And Collin hasn’t wasted any time getting started! With the fall semester underway, he is already hard at work meeting students.

His team leader, Zack Gugenheim, is grateful not only to have another laborer joining the team, but also for the energy and joy Collin has already brought to the ministry: “Collin came as a much-needed, and unexpected, wind in our sails! He finished fundraising and has hit the ground running by boldly engaging with first-years, helping our student leaders lead music at our fellowships, and helping with evangelism and discipleship. And he has done so joyfully, and his joy has certainly rubbed off on us as well!”

We praise God for sustaining Collin throughout support raising, providing the partners he needed, and preparing him for this new season of ministry. Congratulations, Collin!

Jacob Beecher has reached his support raising goal!

Jacob Beecher

We’re excited to celebrate with Jacob Beecher, who has officially reached 100% of his ministry fundraising goal!

Support raising is a season of trusting the Lord while faithfully inviting others to partner in the work of the gospel. Through the challenges and encouragements of this season, Jacob has seen God provide and prepare him for the ministry ahead. Looking back, Jacob shared:

“During this season of support raising, God taught me to rely on and trust in Him fully, and He provided! I couldn’t be more excited to start serving the Lord in the Headquarters and to be part of reaching students with the gospel!”

With his support now fully raised, Jacob will join the DiscipleMakers Headquarters Finance Department, where he will help care for the financial processes that support our staff and enable ministry to happen on campuses across Pennsylvania. Regarding this, the Finance Department leader, DM staff Jay Svec, shared this:

“We are excited to welcome Jacob to the Headquarters. He was a fantastic intern in the Finance Department, and we anticipate great things as the Lord continues to supply more laborers for the mission!”

Congratulations, Jacob! We’re grateful for your perseverance and trust in the Lord throughout this season, and we’re excited to see how God will use you as you begin serving with the Headquarters Finance Department!

Jadon Kessler has reached his ministry funding goal!

Jadon & Gina Kessler

We’re excited to celebrate an important milestone: Jadon Kessler has officially reached his ministry fundraising goal!

Support raising is a season that requires faith, perseverance, and a willingness to depend on the Lord. Throughout that journey, Jadon was also strengthened by the encouragement and support of his wife, Gina. Reflecting on what God taught him through the process, Jadon shared: "The biggest lesson that I have learned in support raising is that the Lord who leads me, sustains me, and strengthens me. My efforts are weak, but He is mighty."

Jadon’s support-raising mentor, DM staff member Steven Detwiler, had the opportunity to walk closely with him throughout this season. Having seen both the challenges and the growth along the way, Steven reflected: “Jadon and Gina both demonstrated remarkable resilience, faith, and courage throughout Jadon’s support-raising journey. Jadon diligently clung to God’s word daily and faithfully took steps to allow God to raise his support while also sanctifying him along the way. The NEPA team is now getting a man who is ready and will faithfully spread the gospel of Jesus Christ on the college campuses!”

With fundraising complete, Jadon is now preparing to serve on the Northeast PA Campus Team. Gina is excited to serve in showing hospitality to the fellowship, being a friend to the girls on campus, and modeling what it looks like to be a godly wife and mom. Their team leader, Brian Seay, is eager to welcome them and see how God will use them in the lives of students throughout the region. He shared: “I’m praising God for providing both Jadon’s support and the endurance to persevere to the end of full-time fundraising. We’re eager to see how God will use him and Gina on the team and on the campus!”

Jadon, congratulations! We’re grateful for the way you have trusted the Lord and persevered throughout this season. We’re also thankful for the encouragement Gina has given along the way and for the many people who have partnered with you. We look forward to seeing how God will work through your ministry with the Northeast PA Campus Team.

Amelia Boyd has reached her ministry funding goal!

Amelia Boyd

We’re thrilled to celebrate an exciting milestone: Amelia Boyd has officially reached her ministry fundraising goal!

Support raising is a season that stretches faith in countless ways, and Amelia experienced God’s faithfulness every step of the journey. Looking back, she reflected on what the Lord taught her through the process: “Support raising has taught me so much about the Lord’s sovereignty and love for me. No matter how many times I fell short, I would never lose the Lord’s love and could always trust him to finish what he started. I can’t wait to take these lessons with me to campus as I get to share God’s love with students at Shippensburg and Gettysburg!”

Along the way, Amelia was encouraged by her support raising mentor, DM staff member Rebekah Fodale, who had a front row seat to the work God was doing in her life. Rebekah shared: “Amelia showed beautiful faith and courage in support raising. She humbly let God’s Word shape her work and life; and she boldly stepped out to meet and love new people. I am so excited to get to continue to work alongside Amelia to make the gospel known! She is such a delight!”

Now Amelia is preparing to join the Mason-Dixon campus team, serving students at Shippensburg and Gettysburg. Her team leader, Mike Kreider, is eager to welcome her to the field. He shared: “The Mason-Dixon Team is thrilled to have Amelia joining us! We’ve been praying that the Lord would provide more quality laborers to join us in our efforts on campus, and we believe Amelia will be an answer to those prayers. She has proven herself very capable and faithful in her initial fundraising journey, and we can’t wait to see how that translates into her ministry to students on campus!”

Amelia, congratulations! We’re grateful for the way you have trusted the Lord throughout this journey and for the many people who have partnered with you to reach students with the gospel. We’re excited to see how God will continue to work through you as you begin ministry on campus.

Jacob Beecher Will Join the Finance Department!

Jacob Beecher

Praise the Lord for the steady work He has been doing through Jacob Beecher's support-raising journey! By God's grace, Jacob continues to build his support team, and we are excited to share his placement with the Headquarters Finance Department!

In this role, Jacob will help support the ministry behind the scenes, caring for many of the financial processes that enable DiscipleMakers staff to serve effectively on campuses across Pennsylvania.

When we checked in with Jacob, he said this about the support-raising process so far: “God has used this season to show me how little control I have, forcing me to rely fully on Him. At the same time, He has been so faithful and kind in providing my every need. He is teaching me what it means to live out Matthew 6:33-34, which says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

True words. As Jacob has been trusting God while working hard and looking ahead, Finance Department manager Jay Svec shared this encouragement: "Jacob has been doing fine work in support raising, and we're excited to have him serving with us at the Headquarters!”

We thank God for how He has been providing for Jacob and preparing him for this opportunity. Please join us in praying that the Lord would continue to raise the remaining support he needs and equip him to serve faithfully. Jacob will officially begin serving when he reaches 100% of the support goal for his full-time ministry with DiscipleMakers.

Keep up the good work, Jacob!

Ron Reynolds has joined the DM staff team!

Ron Reynolds

We’re excited to share that Ron Reynolds has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! Ron has been serving as a long-term intern after graduating from Shippensburg University in May 2025, and was actively involved in the Christian fellowship during his time as a student.

Reflecting on his experience, Ron shared, “Through my time serving as an intern, I have really loved seeing students know more about Jesus and love Him more as a result! I’m super excited to continue reaching many college students for the glory of God”!

Please join us in praying for Ron as he continues this transition into full-time ministry and begins building a faithful team of ministry partners to support his work with DiscipleMakers through fundraising. And please pray for those walking alongside him in this season, that he would be strengthened and encouraged as he steps into this next phase of ministry.

We praise God for raising up another laborer for His harvest on the college campus. Welcome to the team, Ron!

Sarah Oiler Will Join the Central Pennsylvania Campus Team!

Sarah Oiler

Praise the Lord for the steady work He has been doing through Sarah Oiler’s support raising journey! By God’s grace, Sarah is continuing to build her support team, and we are excited to share her placement on the Central Pennsylvania Campus Team!

Sarah has seen the Lord’s kindness clearly so far this season, and she reflected on it this way: “The Lord has been abundantly kind and faithful in providing for my every need. I’m so excited to serve with the Central PA team and see how the Lord continues to move!”

Her team leader, Matt Geiger, shared his excitement about Sarah’s pending arrival: “If you walk into a room with Sarah in it, she will be sure to make you feel welcomed, like you are old friends. She uses her God-given personality for His glory and to show others His incredible love. Sarah will be such an asset in shining Jesus at Penn State and discipling ladies who will go and do likewise. We can’t wait for her to join us!”

We thank God for how He has been providing for Sarah and shaping her through this process. Please join us in praying that the Lord would continue to raise the remaining support she needs and prepare many students on campus to be impacted through her ministry. She’ll join the team when she reaches 100% of the goal set for her full-time ministry work.

Keep up the good work, Sarah!

Joe Wenger has reached his ministry funding goal!

Joe Wenger

We’re excited to share some great news with you all: Joe Wenger has reached his ministry funding goal!

Joe was a hard worker, and the Lord blessed his efforts. Upon completing fundraising, Joe was already looking ahead to his assignment in our Headquarters. He said this: “I am glad to be in State College serving through the support the LORD brought in. Praise him for what he has done in this process and for his provision to send me to be part of reaching students with the gospel and making disciples of Christ."

Joe didn’t make it through this alone. His support raising mentor, staff member Jay Svec, shared this about God’s work in Joe during this season: “During Joe's support raising, he did a great job pushing forward and crossing the finish line! Joe took steps of faith that paid off: he had long referral chains leading to support, large unexpected donors, etc. I'm thankful to have Joe as a friend and a co-worker in the HQ—specifically in the room next to me!”

Already, Joe is hard at work in our Systems Department, having served there as an intern. Welcoming him back, department leader Jason Maas had this to share: “As an intern, Joe helped create a valuable software tool that many DiscipleMakers staff use.  He's a great listener, and he eagerly works hard for the Lord.  I'm looking forward to seeing what else he creates in the years to come, which will help us to build God's kingdom!”

Good work, Joe. We’re so thankful for the way you’ve trusted the Lord, persevered together, and invited others into what God is doing. We’re excited to see the ways in which you will help our Headquarters team thrive!

Willow Grimaldi has joined the DM staff team!

Willow Grimaldi

We’re excited to share that Willow Grimaldi has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! A senior at Kutztown University, Willow has been heavily involved with our campus fellowship there and is currently serving DM as a long-term intern at our Albright and Alvernia campuses during her final year. As she plans to graduate in May, she has decided to join our ministry full-time, and we couldn’t be happier.

Upon hearing the news, Willow said, “During my time at Albright and Alvernia this past year, the Lord has opened my eyes to how plentiful the harvest is. I am so excited to continue serving the Lord by sharing the gospel with college students!“

Please pray for Willow as she launches into full-time fundraising in June, seeking a team of people who will partner with her as she seeks to begin her full-time campus assignment.

We praise God for raising up another laborer for His harvest on college campuses. We’re delighted to have you, Willow!

Matt Day has joined the DM staff team!

Matt (and Tori) Day

We’re excited to share that Matt Day has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! An alumnus of Lancaster Bible College and a long-time volunteer in his church’s children’s and youth ministries, Matt is no stranger to serving where he sees God working, especially among young adults. So it was no surprise that, as he pursued and eventually married DM staff member Tori Day, he was delighted by the vision of the ministry and eager to volunteer wherever he could.

Upon hearing the news, Matt said, “I am stoked to partner with my wife in full-time ministry with DiscipleMakers! I am privileged to see firsthand how God is working on college campuses!”

We’re excited too. Please pray for Matt as he launches into full-time fundraising in May to support his work alongside Tori. It will be an exciting season!

We praise God for raising up another laborer for His harvest on college campuses. Welcome to the team, Matt!