Staff News

Gary & Lily Christman to Join Susquehanna Valley Team

Gary & Lily Christman

Gary & Lily Christman

We are happy to report that Gary & Lily Christman will be serving on the Susquehanna Valley Team upon the completion of their full-time fundraising.

“Lily and I are very excited to join the Susquehanna Valley team in making disciples,” said Gary, “We are really looking forward to investing in this community and we know God is preparing good works as we make our way there.” 

Last month, the Christmans passed the 70% mark on their way toward their ministry support goal. Please pray for Gary & Lily as they continue to work hard toward full support so they can begin their new ministry assignment!

Sarah Johnson to Join Lancaster Area Team

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

We are happy to announce that Sarah Johnson will be serving on the Lancaster Area Team once she completes her full-time fundraising.

“I am so blessed to continue working with students in the Lancaster/Lebanon Area. It is a privilege to be part of a new DiscipleMakers team pioneering into new campuses and I am eager to see how the Lord works!” said Sarah.

Recently, Sarah passed the 70% mark on her way to 100% of her ministry support goal. Please pray for Sarah as she continues to work hard toward her support goal so she can begin her new ministry assignment in the Lancaster area!

Madi (Zoller) Wenger Marries Brandon Wenger and Joins Lehigh Valley East Team!

Brandon & Madi Wenger

Brandon & Madi Wenger

We are excited to announce that on June 5th, Madi Zoller married Brandon Wenger.The newlyweds will be serving together on the Lehigh Valley East Team.

Reflecting on the recent changes, Madi said, "I’m excited to join the team that I’ve gotten to know while dating Brandon. I’m also looking forward to ministering alongside Brandon and the Lehigh Valley East team as we work towards our goal of reaching the campus, reaching the world!”

Praise God for his work in Brandon & Madi’s life, and for calling them together to advance God's kingdom on the college campus!

Janae (DelMaestro) Siford Marries Alex Siford and Joins Staff Team!

Alex & Janáe Siford

Alex & Janáe Siford

We are overjoyed to announce that on May 28th, Janae DelMaestro married Alex Siford. Alex is part of our Penn State Campus team. The newlyweds will now serve together at DiscipleMakers and will transition to serving on our candidate staff team until the completion of their full-time fundraising. Janae's first official day at DiscipleMakers was June 1st.

Reflecting on the recent changes, the newlyweds said, "We praise God for this opportunity!
We’re excited to incorporate Janae’s ministry experience and giftings with a great staff team through DiscipleMakers!"

Praise God for his work in Alex & Janae’s life, and for calling them to help advance God's kingdom on the college campus!

Jordan & Amanda Eyster Reach Ministry Funding Goal

Jordan & Amanda Eyster

Jordan & Amanda Eyster

Jordan and Amanda Eyster have reached their ministry funding goal! God has provided the full amount needed for their ministry with DM.“We are thrilled and overwhelmed by God's grace!,” Jordan said. “He made his power and sufficiency obvious to us during this season of support raising.”

Now that they have reached this milestone, Jordan and Amanda will transition to their next ministry assignment: the Mason Dixon team at Gettysburg College. “We are grateful to be fully funded, and we're excited for the transition to campus,” Jordan said. “We are looking forward to giving ourselves to the work of the gospel at Gettysburg.”

Please thank God with us for His provision for the Eysters and pray that He will continue raising up laborers for the harvest field!

Caleb Olshefsky Reaches Ministry Funding Goal

Caleb Olshefsky

Caleb Olshefsky

Caleb Olshefsky has reached his ministry funding goal! God has provided the full amount that he needs for his ministry with DM. “It is incredible to look back at my support raising and see what God has done,” Caleb said. “He truly does provide for our every need.”

Now that he has reached this milestone, Caleb will transition into his next ministry assignment: serving in the Media Department of DiscipleMakers’ headquarters. “I’m so excited to help fulfill the media needs of our ministry through the Media Department,” he said. “This way our staff can spend as much of their time as possible reaching students with the Gospel on college campuses across PA!”

Please thank God with us for His provision for Caleb and pray that He will continue raising up laborers for the harvest field!

Gary and Lily Christman Join DiscipleMakers' Staff Team

Gary & Lily Christman

Gary & Lily Christman

Please join us in welcoming Gary and Lily Christman to the DiscipleMakers staff team! Gary and Lily were deeply impacted by DiscipleMakers as students at Kutztown University, and so they are excited to have the same impact on future generations of college students! 

Upon accepting the position, Gary and Lily said this: "We are so very excited and honored to serve Jesus together. We are filled with joy as we begin our journey with DiscipleMakers. This ministry has been huge in our lives and we look forward to all that God has yet to do through us. God is good!"

Praise God for providing more laborers for His harvest, and pray for Gary and Lily as they begin their first full-time assignment: fundraising for their ministry with DiscipleMakers!