Disciples Today

What Disciples Today does

Disciples Today is the official communications platform of the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), founded in 2004 and headquartered in Lombard, Illinois with a fully remote, part-time staff and volunteer model of approximately 12 contributors distributed across the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, and Indonesia. The platform unifies 700+ ICOC congregations across 150 countries and 36 regional families, serving roughly 107,000 members with a centralized hub for news, Bible study content, leadership resources, and specialty ministry programming.

The core product surface is a WordPress-based multi-channel media and publishing network rather than a single software product. Key components include a weekly International News Bulletin template distributed to local churches, a global Church Locator with an AI chatbot and interactive map (covering churches within 200km of any location), the DT Heart & Soul singles connection platform, mobile apps (All Nations, First Principles/Making Disciples), a YouTube channel, a SoundCloud audio library, and an integrated Resources Hub linking to books, study series, specialty ministry sites, and external training schools. Distribution spans website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and downloadable print bulletins, with multilingual support across nine languages.

The business model is fundamentally donation-driven: voluntary contributions from the ICOC community fund operations, supplemented by fee-based DT Travel experiences (Mediterranean cruises, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, Bali trips) coordinated through a dedicated travel host. All core platform services, the International News Bulletin, and most specialty ministry content are free to users. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no external investors, venture capital backers, or enterprise customers; the organization is governed by a Board of Directors under the ICOC umbrella, with no unified ICOC legal entity above it.

Name

Disciples Today

Legal name

Disciples Today

Website

https://disciplestoday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Disciples Today is the official communications platform of the International Churches of Christ, serving 700+ congregations and 107,000+ members across 150 countries with news, Bible study, leadership resources, church locator tools, and faith-based travel, funded by member donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Communications & Media

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAI

Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYMPAJAHAI

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYTHAKAHAB

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Religious & Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

SECONDARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Religious communications platform
• Church media publishing
• Faith-based content portal
• Global church directory
• Ministry resource network

Headquarters

HQ city

Global / Remote

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Support: Disciples Today relies on voluntary donations from the ICOC community to fund operations. The site states 'Your generosity makes it possible for Disciples Today to share powerful stories, inspire the next generation of church planters and keep our global family connected.'
2. DT Travel Services: DT Travel organizes faith-filled travel experiences including Mediterranean cruises, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, and trips to Bali. These trips generate revenue through travel packages sold to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Disciples Today serves as the official communications platform for the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), producing and distributing Christian content, news, Bible study materials, and ministry resources to 700+ churches across 150 countries. It operates a weekly International News Bulletin, a global Church Locator with AI chatbot, the DT Heart & Soul singles connection platform, mobile study apps, and DT Travel faith-based travel experiences. All core content services are provided free to the ICOC global community, funded through donations.

Product overview

Disciples Today is the official communications platform for the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), functioning as a multi-channel media and publishing network rather than a single software product. The platform operates across multiple content formats including a weekly International News Bulletin, a global Church Locator with chatbot functionality, faith-based travel experiences through DT Travel, a comprehensive Resources Hub linking to study materials and ministry apps, and the DT Heart & Soul singles connection service. The platform connects over 700 churches in 150 countries through news articles, Bible study content, audio/video libraries, event listings, and specialty ministry resources targeting segments including families, singles, women, students, and church leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DT Heart & Soul: Singles Connection Service for the ICOC
• DT Travel
• International News Bulletin (INB)
• DT Connect
• Church Locator

Products and services

• International News Bulletin (INB) A free weekly bulletin service that provides news templates dated for the upcoming Sunday, allowing local congregations to download and customize with local announcements and events. Published by David and Laura Witt of the Denver Church of Christ.
• Church Locator A global church directory featuring an interactive map and AI chatbot to help users find ICOC churches within 200km of any location worldwide. Includes access to campus ministries and individual church websites across 150 countries.
• DT Travel Faith-filled travel experiences designed to strengthen fellowship and provide spiritual encouragement. Each journey includes a dedicated spiritual director who leads teachings and devotionals. Offerings include Mediterranean cruises, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, and trips to Bali.
• Resources Hub A comprehensive portal linking to books, videos, music, study series, new Christian material, specialty ministries, and workshop resources. Includes links to ICOC HotResources, YouTube channel, and various ministry apps.
• DT Heart & Soul A singles connection service for the ICOC community that facilitates connections within the fellowship. Membership requires email verification from a ministry or church leader verifying good standing in the community.
• Campus Ministries Campus-focused resources and news for college and university students, including a Campus Locator, ICMC conference information, and campus ministry job postings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 107,000+ members across 767 congregations in 148 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICOC Service Teams (36 Regional Families)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Disciples Today serves as the official communications platform for all ICOC Service Teams including Catalyst Team, Evangelists Service Team, Women's Service Team, Campus Service Team, Global Missions Service Team, Elders Service Team, Teachers Service Team, Youth & Family Service Team, Communication Service Team, Singles Service Team, and Administration Service Team.
• HOPE worldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004HOPE worldwide is a service partner of the ICOC providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Disciples Today publishes HOPE worldwide service opportunities and promotes volunteer programs, Day of Giving, and disaster relief initiatives to the ICOC community.
• Missions Societies NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisciples Today maintains comprehensive listings and links to 12 global missions societies including Africa Missions Association, Mexico and Central America Missions, Asia Pacific Missions Foundation, European Missions Society, South American Missions, Caribbean Missions Society, South Asian Missions Society, and others that coordinate mission efforts within the ICOC.
• Teaching and Training Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisciples Today lists and promotes various ministry training schools including AIM UK & Ireland, Damian Jean-Baptiste Caribbean School of Ministry, European Bible School, Anchor Academy, Miami School of Missions, Athens Institute of Ministry, Midwest Institute of Ministry, and others that provide theological and ministry training for ICOC members.
• JOY NarrativesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJOY Narratives is a Christ-centered, neuroscience-informed marriage workshop created by Koya and Donise Olubamowo of Mercer County Church of Christ. Disciples Today promotes the workshop to ICOC churches and facilitates connections for ministry leaders to bring the workshop to their congregations.
• RevivALL Eastern EuropeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRevivALL is a mission initiative for Eastern Europe operating in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Greece. Disciples Today promotes applications and provides coverage for RevivALL teams serving from September 2027 to July 2028.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CBN News: The news division of the Christian Broadcasting Network, producing faith-based journalism, multimedia content, and digital resources. Comparable as a large-scale faith media and broadcasting operation, though operating with a much bigger editorial staff and broadcast infrastructure.
• EWTN News: The news arm of the Eternal Word Television Network, one of the largest Catholic media organizations in the world. Comparable as a faith-based broadcasting and publishing platform serving a global religious community, though operating at much larger scale than Disciples Today.

Direct peers

• LCMS Reporter: The official news service of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, providing news, feature articles, and ministry resources to affiliated congregations. Comparable to Disciples Today as a denominational communications platform with news, commentary, and leadership content for member churches.
• Baptist Press: The official news service of the Southern Baptist Convention, providing denomination-level news, resources, and feature content to thousands of affiliated churches. Directly comparable to Disciples Today as a centralized communications platform serving a single global church family.
• Anglican Communion News Service: The official news service of the Anglican Communion, distributing news, feature stories, and resources across a global network of Anglican provinces. Directly analogous to Disciples Today as a centralized communications hub for an international fellowship of churches.
• United Methodist Communications: The official communications agency of The United Methodist Church, producing news, multimedia, and digital resources for a global network of Methodist congregations. Mirrors Disciples Today's role as the unified media arm of an international denomination.
• Christianity Today: A leading evangelical Christian media outlet publishing news, commentary, and resources for a broad Christian audience globally. Comparable to Disciples Today as a faith-focused digital publishing and content platform, though serving a broader interdenominational audience rather than a single church network.
• Church of the Nazarene Communications: The communications arm of the global Church of the Nazarene denomination, producing news, missions content, and digital resources for affiliated churches worldwide. Comparable to Disciples Today as a centralized media and resource hub for a single international church family.
• Salvation Army Communications: The communications function of The Salvation Army's international territory, producing news, editorial content, and digital resources for the organization's global network of corps (churches). Comparable to Disciples Today as a centralized communications operation serving a unified international religious movement.

Emerging players

• Relevant Magazine: A faith-based digital media platform targeting younger Christian audiences with news, culture, and lifestyle content. Comparable to Disciples Today as a digital-first faith publishing brand, though it serves a broader evangelical audience rather than a single denomination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ICOCDisciplesToday
• Facebookfacebook.com/DisciplesToday
• Instagraminstagram.com/disciplestoday
• Xx.com/DisciplesToday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disciples-today1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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