What we do

We are U.S.-based missionaries under The Ignite Network, an organization founded by our friends Josh and Lashi Howard that we are helping build. The idea is to build an open-handed network dedicated to the Great Commission, raising up disciple makers who carry the Kingdom of God everywhere they go and creating abundant ministry opportunities for those the Lord has called. What's exciting about what we're building here is just how many opportunities there are. In the next 5 years or so, we hope to have several "arms" of the network doing important ministry: Ignite the Nations (global missions), Ignite Church Planting (US and global church planting), Ignite Hope (ministering to widows and orphans), and Ignite Next Gen (AWAKEN Nights and the Ignite Discipleship School) which is what the two of us are mainly overseeing.

Narrowing in now, here are some more details about what is going on with our areas: Ignite Discipleship School and AWAKEN Nights.

Ignite Discipleship School (IDS)

• As a brief overview, IDS will offer two programs - an 8 week summer program and an 8 month program for students taking a gap year or recently graduated (from HS or college). Whichever program a student participates in, our goal is for our students to know the heart of the Father for them, to come alive in His Spirit, be fully trained and equipped to make disciples, and be sent out into the world. Wherever they end up, they will learn to carry the love and power of God every day. They will be trained in things like evangelism, prayer, spiritual rhythms, biblical literacy, leadership, etc.
• Some behind the scenes updates--
  • Things are picking up! We are working on our website, talking about desired outcomes, and talking through logistics like housing, applications, curriculum, and rhythms for the students.
  • We are hoping to move into offices in our new building space in January! The rest of the space will continue being worked on until end of May, as the first day of our summer program is June 1st!

AWAKEN Nights

• The goal of AWAKEN Nights is this: we want to awaken the next generation of Christians to the love of God and the reality of His Spirit. We want to see students experience the profound freedom of the Gospel! These events will be 2-3 hours of worship, prayer, speaking, and response; each minute will be incredibly intentional in creating a space for students to encounter the Lord.
• Some behind the scenes updates--
  • AWAKEN Nights this year are fully funded by a partner organization called Sent Ones!
  • Our California trip is booked to go to HIU and minister to their students as well as students of Cal State Fullerton! We will be in Orange County March 20-29th preparing and facilitating the awaken night, and doing other speaking and worship engagements as well.
  • We are in talks with other schools around the country working on getting dates solidified for our spring calendar. We will send it out when it’s finalized!! Once dates are locked in we can book our team and get rehearsal dates on the calendar!