Mission

The Allelon Initiative is committed to empowering and training a new generation of biblical counselors who will cultivate hope in hard places.

Using the INTENT acronym, disciple makers can remember the essential principles of effective discipleship: Invest in a few, Nurture relationships, Teach the Scriptures, Encourage accountability, Nurture long-term commitment, and Transform lives. By adhering to these principles, you can cultivate meaningful discipleship relationships that lead others to follow Jesus more closely.

  • Be selective and intentional in choosing a manageable number of individuals (2-4) to mentor closely, allowing for deeper relationships and personal attention.

  • Engage in life-on-life discipleship by sharing experiences, building trust, and allowing others to see Christ in your everyday life.

  • Keep Jesus at the center of the discipleship process by using the Bible as the primary material, helping others understand and apply His teachings.

  • Foster accountability in your relationships, encouraging those you disciple to live lives of obedience and mission, holding each other accountable to God’s standards.

  • Recognize that discipleship is a long-term investment, suggesting a commitment of 12-18 months to help individuals grow in their faith.

  • Focus on imparting spiritual disciplines, core biblical doctrines, and life transformation, ultimately equipping disciples to be sent out to make more disciples.

The Allelon Initiative's Impact thus far

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  • Organized various dinner events for over 300 students at Public Schools in the West End of Louisville, incorporating a relevant devotional that resonates with their experiences and context.

  • Hosted a meal for more than 250 teachers and staff at Public Schools in the West and South End of Louisville to express our appreciation and support for their dedication.

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  • Secured sponsorships to provide new varsity football jerseys and pants for the football teams at Public Schools in the West End of Louisville.

  • Supplied warm-up gear for the newly established soccer teams at Public Schools in the West End of Louisville.

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  • Rented Tinseltown Movie Theater for a screening of "Foreman," a film about boxer George Foreman, for over 40 young men, accompanied by a discussion and wings.

  • Collaborated with Mount Saint Francis in Greenville, Indiana, to host a summer camp focused on fostering a holistic approach to youth development in the West End of Louisville.

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  • Built relationships with numerous youth and their families, facilitating access to housing, job placement, and financial counseling through partnerships with community organizations.

  • Provided counseling services for men residing in halfway houses and correctional facilities.

  • Engaged with hundreds of inner-city youth from the West End, offering Biblical counseling and life-on-life mentoring support.

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  • Partnered with the Association of Biblical Counseling, establishing the first biblical counseling organization in West Louisville.

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“Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me and my family, Allelon! I don’t know what we would have done without your help. Love you all. Once again I so gladly appreciate your time and dedication to my family.”

17-year old senior student

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