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Podcast shares about innovation, leadership changes at Institute for Discipleship

ToddSeifert
Dec 02, 2025

The Bishop Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship is tucked in a corner of the campus at Southwestern College. But its reach goes far beyond its Winfield, Kansas, home.

In the latest episode of the "In Layman's Terms" podcast, Todd Seifert, conference communications director, talks with key leaders at the institute about the programs they offer, about what is new with BeADisciple.com, and more about a new app for Disciple Bible Study. 

Todd talks to Steve Wilke about his pending retirement, and he will introduce you to Dr. Cheryl Rude, who will take over as executive director in January. Cheryl shares some of the key points about the institute’s new three year comprehensive plan and provides her vision for the next steps for the institute.