Real Stories from Real Leaders
Hear from ordinary men and women who stepped up to lead — and watched God do extraordinary things.
QUICK STATS
99% of participants have grown in intimacy with Jesus.
Over 1,629 participants and leaders joined us from 2018 to October 2025.
Multiplication across 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations of groups.
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Featured Stories
"This last year probably saved my life. I say that as a guy who has struggled with depression, and leading up to the start of OM, I was near my lowest point. The prayer and connection with the fellas in OM, coupled with the power of the Spirit, turned my outlook around, gave me friends to rely on, and support to take on each day and succeed."
— Daniel, Men's Group Participant
"In my 34 years of professional ministry, I have never come across a better designed help for discipleship!"
— Paul Hammontree, Discipleship Pastor, Mountain Life Calvary Chapel
"Before stepping up to co-lead my OM group, I recall thinking — and even sharing with other guys — that I didn't feel qualified to lead a group. Looking back, that was bogus. My group wasn't looking for me to be a Bible scholar. It mattered a lot more to them that I cared about them enough to challenge them and hold them accountable."
— Paul R., Men's Group Leader
"Ordinary Women greatly deepened my intimacy with the Lord! This group made me go from needing more intimacy with God to wanting it! Having women pray for me and disciple me has been life-changing."
— Ashley B., Women's Group Participant
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"Ordinary Movement has done an amazing job making disciples who make disciples. This ministry has not only impacted my life but the lives of many others that I know."
— Church Leader
"I am a lead pastor saved and called for such a time as this. God dealt with me last year to start making disciples. OM/OW will help in the mission and vision that God has given me from Matthew 28:19."
— Dustin, Lead Pastor
"I'm a Pastor and feel the need to better disciple our Church."
— Sam, Pastor
"As a Student Ministry Pastor I see the need for men to be discipled, so that families can be restored, reoriented and made into disciple making hubs as well."
— Tim, Student Ministry Pastor
Men's Group Leaders
"I had been looking for a small group that was more than just a Bible study. Not that there is anything wrong with Bible studies, I just wanted something more challenging. Ordinary Movement was exactly what I needed. Our group grew together in Jesus and all of us want every man in our community to have what we have."
— Brian M.
"My current group leader drew all of us to this movement. This is the type of movement that I personally have been looking and praying for. Not just another Bible study, but one that deepens your relationship with Jesus and develops new disciples."
— Michael
"God has given me a passion to make disciples and everything I heard with Ordinary Movement speaks in alignment with that passion."
— Charlie
"The Lord has used several men in my life to disciple me, and I have a desire to do that for other men. What attracts me to OM is that it is a concrete tool that can be passed on."
— David
Women's Group Leaders
"Ordinary Women greatly deepened my intimacy with the Lord! This group made me go from needing more intimacy with God to wanting it!"
— Ashley B.
"I have been leading women for many years and failing in the area of growing leaders. I need a better way to make disciples that make disciples."
— Romey
"After reading through the sample of the program guide and content, I love the structure of the program and how it develops integral parts of the faith. I wanted something that could meet all the girls in our group regardless of upbringing, newness to the faith, etc."
— Morgan
"I was challenged by my mentor during my children's ministry internship to be a disciple who makes disciples. I came across OW when looking for resources and loved the mission!"
— Tori
First-Time Leaders
"Before stepping up to co-lead my OM group, I recall thinking — and even sharing with other guys — that I didn't feel qualified to lead a group. Looking back, that was bogus."
— Paul R.
"In prayer, I felt the Lord tugging on me. I tend to be a member of a group but the Lord has put it in my heart to lead a group."
— Elizabeth
"I didn't think I was ready and thought I should sit through someone else's group first. My pastor's confidence in me pushed me forward to do this."
— Dorothy
"This is just what I have looked for to begin a small group discipleship program. It shows me how to get it started and how to carry out each session. It is a God-send!"
— Cynthia
"God has been putting the need for people to get into a closer relationship with Him on my heart since last year. I felt Him drawing me to do something and I was astounded when our church's men's group leader called on me to help lead!"
— Kelly
Group Participants
"This last year probably saved my life. I say that as a guy who has struggled with depression... The prayer and connection with the fellas in OM turned my outlook around."
— Men's Group Participant
"I want to grow in my relationship with God. I have prayed for a deeper, more intimate relationship with him. This course will help me learn, grow, and be more disciplined & accountable."
— Madison
"I have just completed an OM group and am currently being discipled. The bonds and relationships that I have formed with the men of that group are so inspiring and strong that I want to continue to grow in my faith."
— Blaine
"I feel God led me to this site on my journey to wanting to become a disciple of Christ. The simplicity and practicality of the site, mission, and core values confirmed my belief that it wasn't by chance I was led here."
— Vanessa
What Drew Them Here
A few more voices from leaders who recently signed up:
"The mission, vision and values are what drew me to this discipleship tool." — Cresheva
"High Challenge, High Grace has been weighing on my heart." — Roly
"It follows the word of God of how to make disciples which is what we are commanded to do." — Allen
"I like that the primary focus is on intimacy with Jesus, which is very lacking in things right now." — Mandie
"Disciples creating Disciples." — Dale
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Every one of these leaders started exactly where you are now.
They weren't sure they were ready. They didn't know if it would work. But they said yes anyway.
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