about us
Birthed from a Deep Personal Pursuit of God's Truth
OUR STORY
Our Journey
From a prison cell to a pulpit, and from uncritical acceptance to uncompromising truth — this is the road that led us here.
Introduction
Our Testimony
Before our spiritual transformation, my wife and I faced tremendous personal struggles marked by hurt and abuse. Our journey toward healing and purpose began when we embraced the message of repentance and the Kingdom of God. Through water baptism and a profound spiritual awakening, we experienced the healing of our broken hearts—emerging from what we call our own "spiritual Egypt."
called to serve
Our Growth in Faith
As we deepened our relationship with God, we discovered that obedience to His Word is the truest expression of our love for Him. This conviction led us to an active involvement in various ministries. Over time, we became licensed and ordained through a large, organized fellowship, allowing us to serve more effectively within established church structures.
A vision takes shape
Our Development
Seeking greater independence and a more tailored approach to ministry, we transitioned to independent ministry work. This decision proved to be pivotal, as it allowed us to synthesize all our experiences: our personal healing, spiritual growth, ministry involvement, and theological understanding—into a unified vision.
EQUIPPING OTHERS TO WALK
Our Mission: The Narrow Road Challenge
We have channeled our collective journeys into creating The Narrow Road Challenge Ministry & School. This platform exists to help others understand their own spiritual journeys by drawing from our lived experiences. We believe that authentic biblical education, grounded in personal transformation and tested faith, equips people to navigate their own paths with confidence and discernment.
WALKING THIS ROAD WITH YOU
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to creating a safe space where genuine spiritual growth can flourish—free from the pressures of conformity and rooted in biblical truth.
our mission
The Narrow Road Challenge Ministry & School exists to equip believers with authentic biblical understanding — uncompromised by human tradition or organizational pressure. We are committed to the principle that spiritual integrity demands nothing less than
complete alignment with Scripture.
meet Our Shepherds
Our Leaders
Meet the leaders dedicated to faithfully teaching God's Word and shepherding our ministry.
Douglas DeRespiris
Lead Minister
Ana DeRespiris
Associate pastor
Doug and Ana share a deep personal pursuit to live in complete alignment with God’s truth. By teaching Scripture in its proper historical and biblical context, they guide believers back to the original foundations of the Christian faith.
Together, they founded The Narrow Road Ministry & School and are dedicated to helping Christians heal from the emotional wounds and spiritual traumas that have hindered their walk with God. Their transparency fosters a refreshing environment full of open dialogue, where critical thinking is encouraged, and people are equipped to follow the narrow road that leads to life.
Christopher Carlisle
Operations lead
Serving behind the scenes to ensure the online ministry operates with excellence and integrity.
Melissa Carlisle
Creative & Communications
Communicating the vision of Narrow Road Ministry & School through digital media and creative resources.
serving together
Meet the Leadership Team
Using their unique gifts to faithfully serve the ministry and help fulfill its mission.
Jennifer Borger
Educational Services
Supporting our members through online education, administration and digital ministry resources.
