From Just Believing to Truly Following
I became a believer at twelve years old, but I wasn’t personally discipled in how to follow Jesus. Over time, I learned the ways of the world and found myself in deep bondage. When I finally surrendered everything to Jesus, He delivered me and opened my eyes to the life He saved me for—not just eternal life one day, but abundant life with Him today.
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One thing that helped me grow was being personally discipled by a man named Ed. He walked with me, listened, encouraged me, and helped me think biblically about life. That experience showed me the value of having someone personally invest in your walk with Jesus. It deepened my burden to help others experience discipleship, authentic biblical community, and the life Jesus gives.
— Leonardo Taveras, Founder & Online Discipleship Mentor
Why We Exist
Many believers know Jesus but have never been personally discipled. They attend church, love God, and want to grow, but still feel alone, disconnected, or unsure how to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Shine Light Ministries was created to help fill that gap.
Our heart is to create spaces where believers can be known, ask honest questions, share struggles, grow through Scripture, and learn to walk with Jesus in real life.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible is God’s Word, that Jesus is Lord and Savior, and that the Church is His people—called to follow Him, love one another, and make disciples.Our heart is to help believers live out these truths in everyday life through real relationships, authentic community, and discipleship.
How We Help
Online Disciple-Making Training
Helping believers to be disciples and equipping them to make disciples
Authentic Biblical Community
Find a place where you can be known, loved, equipped, and grow with others.
One- On- One
Mentoring
Walk with someone who listens, encourages you, and helps you follow Jesus in everyday life.
Our DNA – F.A.M.
A spiritual family that abides in Jesus and lives on mission together.
Family
A spiritual family where believers can be known, loved, and honest about real life.
Abide
Walking closely with Jesus through relationship, obedience, and dependence on Him.
Mission
Every believer is an ambassador for Christ, sent to share His love and help others follow Him.
Our Heart
Mission
To make disciples who walk with Jesus and help others do the same.
Why
Because I knew Jesus but didn’t know how to walk with Him, I know how easy it is to live without personal discipleship and spiritual family. After Jesus transformed my life and someone personally discipled me, I became burdened to help others truly follow Jesus and experience the life He gives.
Vision
To see believers living as a spiritual family—abiding in Jesus and living on mission together.
How
Through online discipleship, authentic biblical community, and biblical truth for everyday life.
Shine Light Ministries is a spiritual family made up of people in different places and seasons of life. Some connect online, some gather in person in Houston, but all are learning to follow Jesus together in everyday life.