ABOUT US
We are the Sykes family, passionate about making disciples and spreading the love of Christ. In 2015, God called us to begin our international disciple-making journey in Venezuela. However, due to political unrest, we were forced to leave. By God’s grace, in August 2020, we established our ministry in the Dominican Republic, where we continue to invest in the spiritual growth of others. We are humbled and excited to witness God doing what only He can—transforming lives and building His kingdom!
OUR VISION
Our Vision: To Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
Our vision is straightforward: to spiritually invest in people so they, in turn, can and will spiritually invest in others. True faith is contagious, and it thrives when it continues to grow and spread.
How do we accomplish this?
We follow a dual-level discipleship model that has proven most effective. When someone surrenders their life to Christ, we immediately engage them in reading the Word and practicing discipleship through a structured, at-home program. This initial phase focuses on building a strong doctrinal foundation while cultivating critical thinking—a skill often overlooked due to cultural and traditional influences in many regions.
Our goal is not only to teach biblical truths but to guide new believers in the practical application of those truths in their everyday lives. This is where the second part of our discipleship process comes in. It’s more demanding but profoundly rewarding: life-on-life discipleship.
Life-on-life discipleship involves regular, informal meetings in our home, where we create space for deep, personal interaction. As believers open up about their spiritual journeys and struggles, the discipler can offer biblical solutions to real-life problems while modeling the process of discovering those answers.
The key to this transformative relationship is humility and transparency from the discipler. Life-on-life discipleship is an intensive, time-consuming, and emotionally engaging process, but it’s here that true spiritual growth happens. Through this method, the power of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit becomes tangible and visible, producing lasting transformation.
CONTACT US
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671 CC Road Whitwell, TN 37397
sykes2dr@gmail.com
Jason Cell (DR): (+1) 849.269.4273
Sarah Cell (DR): (+1) 829.747.1942
Jason WhatsApp: (+1) 423.290.2706
Sarah WhatsApp: (+1) 423.309.6672
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Our Home Church:
Gospel Lighthouse Baptist Church
671 CC Road
Whitwell, TN 37397
Pastor: Ron Kuhns (423) 314-7100
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Our Sending Church
Graceway Community Church
1210 E. 4th St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Our Mission Board
Baptist International Outreach
www.biomissions.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 587
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Physical Address
1136 Romans Rd.
Jefferson City, TN 37760Phone: (865)262-0900
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