At Discovery we want to make an impact FOR the Kingdom and we want to invest IN the Kingdom. There are many ways to make an impact, and each individual and family is encouraged to to be intentional about bringing Jesus into every neighborhood and network that they’re a part of. Collectively we invest in expanding the Kingdom from our Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria on to the ends of the earth.
Pastoring, teaching and preaching for over 30 years has revealed the great need that exists for true and biblical counsel that can be applied to marriages, families and individuals who are struggling or just need a reminder that Jesus offers everyone More Than Hope.
Third Street started in 2012 when the building was purchased and then renovated. A few years later the academy was started as a private Christian school for boys. It started with kindergarten and now has classes from Pre-K up through 8th grade turning out Third Street Academy gentleman who are ready for high school and prepared to make a positive difference in their world.
The EC Study Center serves as place where ECU and Pitt Community College students can find Christian community, a place to grow in their faith and encourage one another as they walk through life with Jesus. It’s a place where hospitality meets spiritual formation.
Dave raised 3 daughters and left his secular job to do ministry with students in the schools. He’s started multiple huddles, meets with coaches and develops student leaders to help see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes
Aron and Cessie met doing ministry, got married, served stateside in a few churches before the Lord called them to do work with unreached people groups in the jungles of Peru. Through a series of events, the Lord returned them back to Florida and they wondered why – only to discover an entire population of refugees, many who were Muslim, needing help, support and Jesus. So they began serving them and now Aron is now VP of mobilization with Pioneers.
Rinsley grew up in the Mormon church before meeting Jesus Christ and Cole. After college and getting married they moved to Utah to begin evangelizing those who are trying to earn God’s love and eternity by following LDS teachings. They work and develop relationships on the campus of Snow College and in a coffee shop called Solid Rock Cafe.
Mark and Anna are disciple-makers who originate from the UK and now serve in Peru. They are based out of Lima, but minister in a nearby Shantytown and in the jungle. They also travel and teach workshops, courses and conferences in both the US, the UK and Australia.
Sasha and his wife Violette are faithfully serving their neighborhood and investing in the lives of students to introduce them to Jesus, all while being not too far removed from all the unrest and war that is happening in neighboring Ukraine
We have chosen ministries to partner with in our Jerusalem (local), Judea (national) and the ends of the earth (international)