Discipleship Development
Being a disciple, or a follower of Jesus Christ, is a lifelong journey. The Diocese of Missouri offers several ministries to help guide you on all stages of your Christian adventure.
Click on the headlines below or the sidebar menu items to explore and engage in these ministries:
Evangelism and Discipleship Development
Camp Phoenix

After taking a year off to pray, imagine, and plan, the official summer camp of The Diocese of Missouri is preparing to return in 2024.
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Christian Faith Formation in The Episcopal Church is lifelong growth in the knowledge, service and love of God as followers of Christ and is informed by scripture, tradition and reason.
The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice serves as our Canon for Evangelism and Discipleship Development. She oversees all programming connected to the following ministries:
Her ministries include:
- Evangelis…
Children and Youth Ministries
I'm so glad you've landed on this page. My name is Erin Pickersgill and I am the Ministry Developer for Children and Youth for the Diocese of Missouri.
I am here to help YOU connect with other children and youth ministers, to be resourced, to give your resources away, to share ideas, and to encourage and help you through the Safe Church, Safe Communities training. …
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Serve, Worship, Grow
Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Missouri is creating spaces for young people to share mutual concern for one another's well being and develop a sense of shared values.
The Rev. Aaron Rogers is our Ministry Developer for Young Adult Ministry. He defines "young adult" as anyone between the ages of 18 and 40 -- which is a large group that includes stu…
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