about us
Birthed from a Deep Personal Pursuit of God's Truth
our mission
Educating to Restore Truth
The Narrow Road Ministry and School is a ministry birthed from a deep personal pursuit to know the Scriptures and live in complete alignment with God's truth. Our purpose is to uphold and proclaim the absolute truth and supreme authority of the Bible, restoring its relevance to every part of daily life.
We exist to guide believers away from false doctrines and unbiblical traditions of men, calling them back to the original foundations of the Christian faith. We are dedicated to helping Christians heal from emotional wounds and spiritual trauma that have hindered their walk with God.
By teaching Scripture in its proper historical and biblical context, we equip believers to rightly divide the Word of Truth and embrace the ongoing relevance of God's teachings, instructions, and guidancefor all of God's people.
We stand firmly on the belief that salvation is the free gift of God — given by grace through faith in Jesus Christ — and that true discipleship is marked by a life of faithful obedience to God's commandments. We affirm that Jesus and His apostles taught and lived the instructions, teachings, and guidance of His commandments which is the model of the true expression of love for God.
Our mission is to raise up a generation of disciples who stand unwaveringly on biblical truth, walk in obedience, and follow the narrow road that leads to life.
our vision
truth over delusion
Our vision is to cultivate a biblical understanding where coherent understanding, decisive thinking, unwavering integrity, truthfulness, ethical conduct, authenticity, and accountability prevail over delusion.
We are committed to empowering individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the authentic narrative of the Bible by encouraging critical thinking, fostering open dialogue, and promoting the responsible dissemination of information.
By promoting education, transparency, and self-awareness, we envision an environment where people are equipped to recognize and challenge false beliefs, fostering resilience against misinformation and self-deception. We are dedicated to building a future based on mutual respect, a realistic perspective, and a lasting commitment to authentic Biblical understanding.
meet Our Shepherds
Our Pastors
Meet the pastors dedicated to faithfully teaching God's Word and shepherding our ministry.
Pastor Douglas DeRespiris
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ana DeRespiris
Associate pastor
Pastor Doug and Pastor 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.
