*the ministry, the site, the vision, and I are all still in progress. please have grace as we all move and grow
who is this identity development and discipleship ministry for?
Families, young adults (18-30), and ministry leaders primarily in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area.
how do I know if identity development and discipleship is something I or my family would benefit from?
If you, someone in your family, or someone in your ministry is struggling with an identity tension, an initial conversation could be valuable. Consider reaching out.
what is an “identity tension?”
A sense of self that is uncertain, unbalanced, fractured, broken, and/or at odds with another part of how one sees and understands themselves. This tension could be primarily an internal, or internal and external in nature.
Examples of identity tension for a Christian may include (but are not limited to):
- Confusing sexual attractions/desires
- Unwanted sexual attractions/desires
- No sexual attractions/desires or an aversion to sexual attractions/desires
- Confusing sense of one’s gendered self
- Gender dysphoria
- Gender non-conformity
- Body image confusion
- Body Dysmorphia
- A sense of social confusion
- A sense of social isolation
- A sense of social rejection
- Faith confusion
- Faith frustration
- Faith animosity
what does identity development and discipleship actually look like?
For Families
Identity Resource Curation
- Initial conversation
- Resource recommendation
8- or 16-Week Identity Development and Discipleship
- Initial conversation
- Goal and vision creation conversation
- Bonding, creating, building, playing as a family (2-4 weeks)
- Dinner table conversations and identity map building (4-10 weeks)
- Closing conversation
For Young Adults
Identity Resource Curation
- Initial conversation
- Resource recommendation
8 Week Identity Development and Discipleship
- Initial conversation
- Goal and vision conversation
- Identity map building (5 weeks)
- Final conversation
For ministry leaders
Identity Resource Curation
- Initial conversation
- Resource recommendation
- 1:1 consultation (as needed)
I am NOT a licensed counselor, ordained minister, or mental health professional. Discipleship is not meant to take the place of professional counseling, therapy, or medical attention.