Building Up Leaders Locally

Over 4 events, hundreds were influenced by the teaching of Curt Thompson, MD

Through the 3 arms of ministry at Developing Workers, our common aim is to equip leaders for discipleship.  Recently, our team had the opportunity to serve together toward the goal of building up local ministry leaders.  Hundreds from in and around the greater Phoenix area – as well as several from outside the region – […]

Join us in Israel – February 2024

We invite you to embark on a trip to Israel with us early next year! Join us as we see and serve the land where Jesus walked!  Dates: February 9, 2024 – February 18, 2024 Trip Cost: $4,800 During this spectacular trip, you will have the opportunity to see the Bible come to life as we visit the main […]

Equipping for Deepened Connections

It truly takes a village, a community, a tribe to make a thing worthwhile.  Last weekend’s events in Phoenix, AZ were no exception to that rule. Developing Workers is so grateful for the prayers, the volunteer hours, the financial gifts, and the partnering churches and organizations that contributed to 4 successful equipping events in the […]

Discipleship Transforms Communities

Our Foundations Director, Matt Swartz, and volunteer trainer, Greg Jones, returned from Nigeria a few weeks ago. It was a busy and full time of training. We are praising God for how He is moving in the lives of ministry leaders there! Matt and Greg were able to re-connect with 30 leaders that they had […]

Upcoming Trips

Our Mobilize Medical teams are preparing for trips in April, June, August and October of this year. The April trip to Zambia is in partnership with Cornerstone Church and is currently full. However, if you or someone you know would like to serve with us on another trip, we would love to have you join […]

You’re invited!

Developing Worker is hosting a conference and you’re invited! After months of planning and preparing, we are excited to host Curt Thompson, MD in just a few weeks – February 24 – 25!  Stepping back, we asked Michael Parker (the founder and president of Developing Workers) a few questions about how we got here: Question: […]

Discipleship for Parents

Are you an Arizona-based parent or connected to someone who is? Odds are, you certainly are! Developing Workers has a valuable opportunity for you. Deepening Connections: An Evening for Learning Parents of every age, stage, and background face the same challenge of orienting their parenting in a way that connects to their childrens’ hearts. In […]

The Good News for Tanzania & Nigeria

Developing Workers exists to mobilize ministry for discipleship – both locally and globally. This month, we’ve sent teams to actively serve abroad with Mobilize Medical and Foundations Training. Hear more about the impact Mobilize had in Tanzania, and pray with us for the Foundations Training in Nigeria. Pray as Nigeria is Engaged for Discipleship Trainers […]

Celebrating and Preparing

Happy New Year to you and yours! Developing Workers is off to a full-speed start this year with ready hearts and hands.  Thanks to the continued faithful giving of our community of supporters, we will continue the work of discipleship locally and globally in 2023.   Celebrate with us: through our matching gift and your generous […]

The Power of Prayer

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:19-20 This year, Developing Workers can attest to the power […]