Have you ever wondered what discipleship looked like in the 1st Century, when the people of the Way discipled others where they lived, worked, and played? Certain things are missing in the Western Church's attempt to make disciples of Jesus in the 21st Century. One of the most important is that very little spiritual discernment is being cultivated in the Church's children and young people.

A spiritual war between God and Satan broke out in the Lord's heavenly tabernacle. Exiled from God's presence, Satan is now at war with Him on earth. Evidence of it is everywhere. The tip of the spear in this cosmic battle is the family. 
We once heard a pastor ask, "Do you think it's possible for the Church to return to doing discipleship the way it was  in the 1st Century?"  Our answer is YES! New disciples are home-grown around kitchen tables, in neighborhoods,  and the marketplaces of Jesus' followers. This is your opportunity to discover how Disciple Daily is going back to the future with the Fellowship Team. Each year, Disciple Daily invites a few young people who are serious about becoming a disciple-maker to our home at Lone Oak Retreat in New Braunfels, Texas. We focus on a few while praying for a huge impact here, near, and far away. 
Several months ago, rapidly moving fires enveloped tens of thousands of acres. Lives were lost, and property was destroyed. Samaritan's Purse was on the ground quickly to feed, clothe, and care for those who lost everything except their lives. Samaritan's Purse volunteers realize the importance of being the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus. We believe so much in the mission of Samaritan's Purse that Keith and Alice Myer were recently trained to provide chaplain services in crisis areas for victims and volunteers.

Keith Myer (Program Director) leads the 2025 Fellowship Team, which includes Rob Townley, Jenifer Cortés, and Caleb Stratemann. The team is now making final preparations for a mission trip to Israel. This is a critical time in the lives of Israelis, Jews and Arabs alike.  Please join us in praying for the Lord's leading and provision. 

2025 Team Reports

Report from Altadena, California - March 27, 2025

Each week, the Fellowship Team produces a report about what they are studying and how they are practicing the daily disciplines of being a follower of Jesus.

Some Weeks it's a VLOG.

Applicant Qualifications

The Fellowship is a small group of young Jesus' followers living together as a community at Lone Oak Retreat in New Braunfels, Texas. Over eight months, they discover how to study, practice, and teach others the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life as identified in Acts 2:42-47.

If you are
  • a Jesus' follower,
  • are self-aware & humbly teachable,
  • are 22-26 years old, single, & ready to adult,
  • have 4 years of college or work history, the Fellowship could be the most important educational experience of  your life.

What We Provide

Disciple Daily's financial partners fund the Fellowship program, which costs about $25,000 per person. God's generous people provide The Fellowship team with housing, food, books, travel, activities, and a few surprises.   
Our leadership team (Arlie & Noemí Francis, Keith & Alice Myer, Lori Thompson) is ready to invest their lives in yours. We think this is a pretty sweet deal for a select few.  We are now accepting applications for the January/August 2026 team.

Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Our disciple-making model is revealed in the Gospels and the Book of Acts. This eight-month discipleship school operates in a home environment where your understanding of God's eternal plan for the world and His image bearers will be stretched and strengthened. It will equip you as an intentionally reproductive disciple of Jesus to be better fathers, mothers, neighbors, and workers in fields ready for harvest but lacking in laborers.  You will gain practical resume-building experience at the Lone Oak Retreat property and in our local community. Domestic and international cross-cultural ministry is part of our program.
My time as a teamer provided  Biblical training I haven't found elsewhere.  My courage to question difficult issues was encouraged in the context of a daily community.  This discipleship model works! To this day,  Arlie still answers my questions.

Kyle, a former teamer
My time with Arlie and Keith provided invaluable Biblical training.  In a world where Christians are tempted to pick and choose what parts of the Bible they believe, Disciple Daily's storyline training is vital. It changed my life.

Alexis, a former teamer
I once believed that what made me who I am made me sufficient to cooperate with my team. I am not enough. God's love through me was the only way to unite with them. The Fellowship program changed my perspective on loving others.

Keyshawn, a former teamer
Seeing Keith in his daily walk as a father and husband was a great example of something  I hadn't had in my own life. Now, with two kids and a wife, those things I observed in Keith have helped to shape how I fill those roles in my family.

Jon, a former teamer