Date

6-17-2026

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Dennis Wilhite

Keywords

Intergenerational, discipleship, mentorship, coaching, ministry, generations, intergenerational discipleship

Disciplines

Christianity

Abstract

This project addressed the lack of an intentional intergenerational discipleship model at San Antonio Heights Community Church through the development of the From Seed to Vine ministry initiative. The project focused on cultivating a sustainable disciple-making culture rooted in relational discipleship, spiritual formation, and intentional mentorship across generations. Four micro-projects were implemented to support this vision: the Ministry Development Plan (MDP), Blogging, Advertisement of Ministry Launch, and Podcasting.

Each micro-project contributed to building awareness, fostering relational connection, and creating practical pathways for participation in the Disciple-Maker Team Training (DMTT). The findings revealed that relational trust, intentional communication, and Spirit-led engagement significantly influenced participation and investment within the ministry. Overall, the project demonstrated early effectiveness in fostering intergenerational connection and establishing a foundation for long-term discipleship growth within the church.

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