Discipleship Ministries
Our Vision
At SMU Discipleship Ministries, our heart is to form faithful, missional disciples of Jesus across the Biola campus. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our communities focus on three core callings:
Abiding in His Presence
Cultivating a rhythmic lifestyle of worship, prayer, and spiritual disciplines.
Living Like Jesus
Pursuing counter-formation to resist the ways of the world and embrace the way of Christ.
Joining His Mission
Actively partnering with the Holy Spirit to love the lost and sacrificially serve those in need.
How It Works
Discipleship groups are the heartbeat of our ministry. We connect students into intentional, Christ-centered groups designed for communal growth and deep fellowship:
Community
Groups consist of 8-10 students, shepherded by two dedicated upperclassmen leaders.
Rhythm
Teams gather on campus weekly for one hour to pray, process life, and seek the Lord together.
Journey
To guide our time, every group walks through a shared, transformative curriculum.
Get Involved
Whether you want to be paired with a group to find community or desire to lead others as an upperclassman discipler, there is a place for you here.
Join a Group: Applications for participants open the first week of each semester.
Lead a Group: Upperclassmen leader selection begins early each Fall and Spring semester.