Mike Usilton has reached his ministry funding goal!

Mike Usilton

Great news! Mike Usilton has successfully reached his fundraising goal and transitioned to his new role in the DiscipleMakers Headquarters in State College. Mike tenaciously worked at support raising, beginning back in June and finishing in mid-February.

The Lord has provided all of Mike’s funding, but that’s not all. Character growth is a substantial way in which God grows His people during the season of support-raising. Mike had this to say as he reflected on the journey: “I learned how to be brought low and blessed. There were seasons where it was hard and I had a lot of failures and missed opportunities. There were also seasons where I was courageous and willing to take big steps of faith to speak publicly and meet people I never imagined I’d meet. My outlook changed and, by the end, I realized support-raising was a real opportunity for ministering to people.”

Mike would like to offer thanks to his parents for their encouragement and support along the way, along with Meadowcroft Church, which became his home church as he was raising support. 

Finally, Mike would like to thank his support-raising mentor, Josh Herring, for helping to guide him through support-raising. Having a front-row seat, Josh had this to add about God’s good work in Mike’s life through support raising: “Time and time again, Mike humbly resolved to live by faith as he grew in the joy of fearing God and not people. God has placed a great burden on Mike's heart for the lost to know Christ, and it was evident that this fueled his ministry over the past eight months.”

Praise the Lord for His good work! Mike is now already hard at work in the Headquarters, helping to support our campus staff.

Congratulations, Mike!

Clark Mummau has reached his ministry funding goal!

Clark Mummau

We are happy to report that Clark Mummau has successfully reached his fundraising goal and transitioned to his new role on the Lehigh Valley team! Clark worked very hard to meet the goal, especially when he was able to transition to full-time fundraising in June of last year.

While we praise God for the full funding that has come in through Clark’s many generous and faithful supporters, it’s not the only thing we’re celebrating. What we’re also excited about the character growth that the Lord brought about during his season of support raising. In fact, Clark had this to say about how specifically he saw the Lord grow him: “General discipline was the main thing [I learned]. Being willing to follow God even when my next steps weren’t so clear. To that end, I quickly discovered that support raising was something I couldn’t do alone. Because of that, I was so thankful for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and for so many friends and family who helped me along the way: specifically, my parents, my mentor [Chris], and the many other DM staff who were in a season of support raising right alongside me.”

Now, as Clark transitions to the Lehigh Valley, he has already been welcomed heartily by his new teammates. His new team leader, Joel Martin, was eager to share how much he was looking forward to working with Clark, saying this: “The Lehigh Valley team has a deep need for more laborers, especially among our freshmen and younger students. I'm eager to see what God does as Clark focuses his efforts on the younger students and seeks to transform that generation for the kingdom of Christ.”

Congratulations, Clark! We’re grateful to God for your faithful, continued labors.

Chris Talluto Has Joined DiscipleMakers' Staff Team!

Chris Talluto

We are happy to announce that Chris Talluto has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! Chris will be graduating from Elizabethtown College in May of 2024 where he is an active student leader in our Christian Fellowship there. Chris also participated in DiscipleMakers’ internship program during the summer of 2023.

Upon the acceptance of his new position with DiscipleMakers, Chris said, “I am excited to proclaim Jesus Christ and Him crucified to those in the same setting that I first heard the Gospel.”

Please pray along with us as Chris finishes up at Elizabethtown next semester and begins raising up a team of prayer and financial supporters for his ministry with DiscipleMakers. Pray that the Lord would provide, and that He would bless Chris’s ministry to college students for many years to come!

Jay Svec has reached his ministry funding goal!

Jay Svec

We are happy to report that Jay Svec has successfully reached his fundraising goal and transitioned to his new role in DiscipleMakers’ Headquarters!

What’s worth celebrating, however, is not simply the funding that has come in through Jay’s many generous and faithful supporters – but the character growth that the Lord has provided in Jay’s life through this season. Regarding this, Jay remarked: “The Lord has taught me many things throughout this experience. He has taught me that all resources, especially money, belong to Him, not me. He has shown me that He will provide every need of mine, even when I have no idea how or when that will happen. My work or effort is not the driver to accomplishing things in life, but rather His sovereign hand working beyond what I can see.”

Jay’s support-raising mentor, Jared Knorr, agreed with Jay’s self-assessment, adding: "I was really encouraged during my time mentoring Jay. He was always wrestling with the Lord in the midst of not being in control, continuously coming out on the other side praising God for the hard times. Jay was always looking for the ways that the Lord was growing him, and stepping out in confident faith. I am so thankful to have witnessed the Lord's work in Jay firsthand."

Indeed, support raising is more than raising funds, it’s a ministry in and of itself, teaching dependence and new skills to those who persevere. To that end, Jay has acquired much that will benefit his new role in the Headquarters’ Finance Department.

Welcome to the Headquarters, Jay! We’re grateful to God for you.

Tyler Pick Has Joined DiscipleMakers' Staff Team!

Tyler Pick

We are happy to announce that Tyler Pick has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! Tyler will be graduating from Lebanon Valley College in May of 2024 where he is an active student leader in our Christian Fellowship there. Tyler also participated in DiscipleMakers’ internship program during the summer of 2022.

Upon the acceptance of his new position with DiscipleMakers, Tyler said, “I am eager to join DisciplesMakers and the ministry’s efforts to help students study the Scriptures, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and experience complete joy in Him alone!”

Please pray along with us as Tyler finishes up at Lebanon Valley next semester and begins raising up a team of prayer and financial supporters for his ministry with DiscipleMakers. Pray that the Lord would provide, and that He would bless Tyler’s ministry to college students for many years to come!

Mike Usilton to serve in our HR Department!

Mike Usilton

We’re excited to announce that Mike Usilton will serve in our HR Department at the DiscipleMakers Headquarters when he reaches his ministry funding goal!

Upon learning about his placement, Mike shared this: “God has given me skills in figuring out the intricacies of moving parts, so I am eager to serve our missionaries through our HR department. I am excited to use my efforts to maximize our effectiveness in making disciples on our college campuses!” 

Mike’s future manager, HQ staff Brandon Wenger, added this: “We have been asking the Lord for years to provide another laborer in our HR department and we are thrilled that he is answering that prayer through Mike!”

Mike received news of his placement after reaching a significant milestone in his fundraising; God quickly provided 50% of his DiscipleMakers funding goal, and he currently sits at 76%! This is notable as he just began raising support in May. Please pray for Mike as he hopes to finish before the end of the year and join our Headquarters team as we prepare for the new year!

Jessie Martin to serve in our Finance Department!

Jessie Martin

We’re excited to announce that Jessie Martin will serve in our Finance Department at the DiscipleMakers Headquarters when she reaches her ministry funding goal!

Upon learning about her placement, Jessie had this to say: ”I am excited to join the finance team and serve the Lord through my work in the HQ! I'm eager to join in the work and thank God for the ways He has provided in this season! ” 

Our finance manager Brandon Wenger shared: “Jessie is an answer to our prayers. In a season where we need increased staffing in our Finance Department, we are very eager to welcome Jessie, and pray that the Lord speeds her towards her ministry funding goal!”

Jessie received news of her placement after reaching a significant milestone in her fundraising; God has provided 53% of her DiscipleMakers funding goal! Please pray for Jessie as she raises the remainder of her ministry funding, and that God will continue to speed her along and bring her to our Headquarters quickly.

Steven & Danielle Detwiler to serve on the Berks Team!

Steven & Danielle Detwiler

We are happy to share that Steven & Danielle Detwiler will serve on our Berks Team when they reach their ministry funding goal!

When asked to comment on his placement, Steven shared this: “We are super excited to be working with the Berks team and the campuses that are in that region. We look forward to the day when we will be able to invest in the college students in the surrounding area. It’s a great blessing and privilege to reach that area with the gospel of Jesus.”

Steven’s future team leader, David Royes, is enthusiastic to welcome him, sharing this: “We can't wait to have Steven join our team in Berks County. The Lord is opening many doors for the gospel at schools in our area and we are eager to have another laborer to help us reach the campus and make disciples!"

Please pray for Steven & Danielle as they continue to work faithfully toward their funding goal and trust the Lord to provide for their ministry with DiscipleMakers.

Becca Negro has joined the DM staff team!

Becca Negro

We are excited to announce that Becca Negro has joined the DiscipleMakers staff team! Becca is currently a senior at Susquehanna University where she expects to graduate in May 2024.

Becca is a leader in our student fellowship at Susquehanna and served in DiscipleMakers’ summer internship in 2022 where she got to experience first hand what it would look like for her to serve in college ministry full time.

Thinking back on her time with DM in college Becca shared, “Through my time as a DiscipleMakers student, I truly saw the power of the Gospel in my life and in the lives of others. I look forward to laboring for the Lord through DiscipleMakers so that college students can hear the good news of the Gospel!"

Please pray for Becca as she completes her senior year. Once she graduates, she will work on raising the funding required for her ministry with DM.

Please praise the Lord with us for another kingdom laborer!

Micah Natal has reached his ministry funding goal!

After beginning full-time fundraising in January, Micah Natal has reached his ministry funding goal and is beginning work with his assignment: to serve on campus on our Lancaster Team.

The adventure of fundraising began a bit earlier for Micah part-time just one year ago, and the journey was challenging and encouraged in a number of ways. Micah had this to say about the experience: “The Lord taught me dependence upon him and his provision. He taught me that His provision is not dependent on my tenacity or grit but upon his sovereign power and timing.”

Micah’s mentor, DM staff Mark Campbell, had much to add about Micah’s growth along the way: “[He is] a man hungry to labor for the LORD. Time and time again I saw Micah do the hard thing, the necessary thing, and the wise thing; all to meet his goal of getting on campus quickly. Mentoring Micah really looked like letting him loose, encouraging him as he worked, and praying for him. It's hard to add anything to someone as self-motivated as Micah.”

Indeed, these skills will transfer extremely well to the campus, so it’s easy to be excited at what God could do through Micah. Mark, himself an experienced campus worker, summed it up in this way: “When Micah applies his tenacity for the LORD to his work, amazing things happen. I'm confident the LORD will use Micah powerfully as he ministers to college students in the Lancaster region!”

Praise God for Micah, a faithful laborer throughout fundraising and now a hungry campus worker eager to share the Gospel message on campuses in the Lancaster area! Please pray for him in this exciting new season.