Discipleship and Leadership Formation equips ministers and congregations by hosting events and providing coaches, collaborators, and consultants to reach out and connect with their local communities.
Discipleship and Leadership Formation includes the Office of Ministry and former Discipleship Ministries
Email: DLF@brethren.org
Phone: 800-323-8039 then follow instructions to find staff by name or 847-429-4303
Webcasts and Workshops
Discipleship Ministries offers a variety of upcoming and recorded online learning opportunities on topics as varied as responding to the opioid crisis, eco-discipleship, a theological exploration of healing racism, Brethren distinctives in church planting and more.
Find upcoming webinars here.
Explore recordings here – now offering CEUs!
L.E.A.D. Conference
Church Planting/Church Revitalization Conference
This vibrant gathering focuses on church planting and church renewal, rooted in worship and prayer while providing practical training, nurturing conversation, and stimulating idea-sharing. We will explore the deep roots of hope in Jesus Christ which invite us to imagine new and vibrant mission in the world
Racial Justice Resources
Intercultural Ministries shares peacebuilding, educational videos, articles, and posts frequently via social media, as well as holding online events. Find out more here.
Contact us
Discipleship and Leadership Formation of the Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, Illinois. 60120
Phone: 800-323-8039 then follow instructions to find staff by name
DLF@brethren.org
Founa A. Badet
Director, Intercultural Ministries
fbadet@brethren.org
847-898-6485
Josh Brockway
Director, Spiritual Formation
jbrockway@brethren.org
847-429-4304
Stan Dueck
Director, Organizational Leadership
sdueck@brethren.org
847-429-4343
Nancy Sollenberger Heishman
Director, Office of Ministry
nsheishman@brethren.org
847-429-4381
Becky Ullom Naugle
Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry
bullomnaugle@brethren.org
847-429-4385
Mishael Nouveau
Office Manager, Office of Ministry
mnouveau@brethren.org
847-429-4382
Nate Polzin
Executive Director of Discipleship and Leadership Formation
npolzin@brethren.org
847-429-4302
Randi Rowan
Program Assistant, Discipleship & Leadership Formation
rrowan@brethren.org
847-429-4303
Richard Wehrle
Program Manager
Thriving in Ministry
rwehrle@brethren.org
847-429-4365