InstituteforDiscipleship logo transparent

Institute For Discipleship

Dedicated to providing educational opportunities that nurture and enrich Christian leaders

  • About Us
    • Our Vision
    • History and Founders
    • Directors and Board
    • Staff
    • DISCIPLE Bible Study
    • Partners
  • Global Programs
    • BeADisciple Online Courses
    • BeADisciple Study App
    • Timothy Circle
    • The Listening Chair podcast
  • Programs at Southwestern
    • Visiting Scholars
    • Bishop Scholars
    • Summit Discipleship Camp
    • Builders in Ministry
    • Building for the Future – Zimbabwean Gathering
  • News
  • Support
    • Be An Ambassador
    • Friends
    • Store
  • Contact Us

HomeBishop Scholars

Posts in category: Bishop Scholars

Dr. Cheryl Rude

Noted Leadership Expert Cheryl Rude Joins Institute for Discipleship Team

April 25, 2023
by Sara Weinert

Dr. Cheryl RudeDr. Cheryl Rude will join the administrative team of the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship on July 1, 2023, transitioning from a distinguished academic career that has made her a national leader in service learning studies.Rude will become the Institute’s director of ...

IFD Bishop Scholar Newsletter Vo. 2

November 19, 2020
by Miranda Jones

Click to read the latest news: IFD. Bishop Scholar Newsletter. No. 2. Fall 2020

Visit to Lydia Patterson Institute spurs memories and hope for Bishop Scholar

February 9, 2016
by Britt

A group of people from the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church recently traveled to the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas.  Among them were Southwestern student and LPI graduate Raquel Resendiz, as well as Institute for Discipleship executive director Steve Wilke. Raquel ...

Bishop Scholar takes advantage of numerous opportunities at SC

January 23, 2013
by Britt

(from sckans.edu)Southwestern College President Dick Merriman once said about Southwestern College that a student will get from Southwestern exactly what he or she puts into it.Southwestern College senior Jonathan Woon has taken those words to heart.Since arriving on the campus of Southwestern Colle ...

InstituteforDiscipleship logo transparent

The Institute for Discipleship is dedicated to providing Christian resources and education that build disciples and strengthen ministries.

Help the Institute grow!
Donate Online
Stay Informed

Sign up for the Institute's newsletter to hear about our ministries and receive an email from us twice per year.

Sign up for IFD News
© 2025 Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship.
Shopping Basket