In the fall of 2020, the Anabaptist Discipleship Center (ADC) began its journey in Elnora, Indiana, with the acquisition of a former Methodist church building. Founded from the vision of Paul Emerson and Delbert Kemp, ADC was established to be “A Safe Harbor for All”—a place where individuals and communities could find safety, support, comfort, and guidance rooted in biblical discipleship.

After months of prayerful planning, the original board from Daviess County helped shape the center’s mission, laying a foundation for counseling, training, and community care. In 2021, ADC opened its doors for counseling, offering a place to navigate life’s challenges while growing in faith. In 2022, the ministry expanded its facilities with the purchase of a neighboring house, providing additional space for counseling.

By 2024, ADC strengthened its team with a three-member administrative staff, enhancing its ability to equip leaders, support counselees, connect leaders with biblical counselors, and coordinate programs. Today, ADC continues to serve as a sanctuary for the hurting—training Anabaptist biblical counselors, fostering Christlike spiritual maturity, and walking alongside individuals toward faithful discipleship while living out its founding vision in the communities it serves.