OUR MISSION
We partner with local churches to mobilize a growing wave of disciple makers and pioneer leaders.
What We Do
"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." It's been over two millennia since Jesus uttered these famous words, but the challenge remains the same. Where will we find the workers to make disciples and pioneer new faith communities across North America?
The answer is found in the hundreds of thousands of available workers sitting in congregations across North America, and this is where Groundswell can help. Through customized online courses, coaching, and resources like "Banding Together" and "Mobilizing Disciple Makers", we partner with pastors and leaders to mobilize the church to make disciples.
We've also developed a free, customized assessment called "Live Sent" to help lay leaders discover their missional calling and pioneer a new outreach ministry, non-profit, or expression of church. Over the last few years, hundreds of lay leaders have embraced their calling to launch something new, and "Mobilizing Pioneer Leaders" is a great tool for pastors and leaders to identify and activate their pioneers.
God has also been stirring my heart for the incarcerated, and in addition to my role at Groundswell, I also serve as Director of Prison Theological Education at Wesley Seminary, providing spiritual education and training for the men in that facility.
If you are interested in learning how you and your congregation can get involved in prison ministry, click the "Training" tab to learn how God is moving in local jails and prisons across the country.
I’ve heard it said, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” What is your next step in mobilizing more disciple makers and pioneer leaders? Take a look around this website, and let's set up a call to talk about your needs and how we might help.
Jon Wiest
Founder & Director
Groundswell
Featured Resource
"Banding Together" offers a simple strategy for making disciples and starting a disciple-making movement in your church or community. This leader's guide provides a framework for disciple-making, a simple step-by-step process for starting a discipleship group, and five strategic moves for launching a disciple-making movement."
Click here to purchase a copy of the book or journal.