ABOUT
Mission
WDA’s mission is to serve the church worldwide by developing Christlike character in people and equipping them to disciple others according to the pattern Jesus used to train His disciples.
We envision a worldwide network of interconnected ministries committed to the ongoing process of Christlike sanctification and renewal, and staffed by teams of leaders who are trained using a biblical pattern of discipleship.
Master plan
We operate our ministry by following a carefully designed and strategically implemented Master Plan, revised each year by our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors. While we always remain open and sensitive to fresh revelation from the Holy Spirit corroborated through the Word, we believe that He directs us best as we remain focused on our mission.
Our History
Organized as Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) in 1974, we are based in the United States and have ministries and partners throughout the world. WDA is a 501c(3) non-profit organization funded primarily by the tax-deductible gifts of those who share our commitment to biblical disciple building.
WDA was founded by Carl Wilson, a pastor, former director of the High School Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, International and author of With Christ in the School of Disciple Building. Since its inception, WDA has focused on studying Jesus’ ministry and methods, and applying biblical disciple building principles to the contemporary world.
Realizing the strategic position held by universities as centers of influence in our culture, WDA initiated its ministry on college campuses. We continue to build disciples on college campuses, but also focus on developing other centers, partnerships, publications and resources that equip disciple builders, both in the US and overseas.
Our Board of Directors
WDA is organized as a 501c(3) non-profit corporation governed by operational leadership reporting to a Board of Directors who are charged with oversight.
Dr. Carroll Coakley
Professor Emeritus and faculty advisor at the University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Robert D. Dukes
President & Executive Director WDA
Fayetteville, Georgia
Ross Greene
President of Greene Consulting Associates, LLC
Peachtree City, Georgia
Daniel Horne
(Board Chairman)
Commercial Agent, Chastain & Associates
Watkinsville, Georgia
Woody Johnson
Vice President/Real Estate and Development: Pizza Guys, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Hugh Kirby
Intergenerational Minister New Hope Church
Fayetteville, Georgia
David Parfitt
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer WDA
Fayetteville, Georgia
C.J. Stanford
Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner for Merrill Lynch
Tyrone, Georgia
Dr. Joyce Webb
Clinical psychologist
Founding partner of Keystone Counseling Center
Stockbridge, Georgia
Keyaan J Williams
CEO, Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions, LLC
Chief Information Security Officer WDA
Atlanta, Georgia
Mike Wolf
Investor/Entrepreneur, Pizza Guys, LLC
Fayetteville, Georgia
Dr. Mike Younker
CEO, South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
Fayetteville, Georgia
Officers of WDA Corporation
Robert D. Dukes, President
David Parfitt, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Keyaan J Williams, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
We’re committed to the highest level of transparency! Our organization earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission of building 1 Million Disciples who Disciple!