Disciplers Bible Studies

Disciplers Bible Studies grew from a gifted Bible teacher creating a rich history cemented in the love of God's word. From our founder Pearl Hamilton to the team building on her vision today, the following leaders share their lives and personal scriptures. Join us as we explore the Bible for His Glory.

 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.  (Matthew 7:24)

Harle and Mary Lou Damon

mary lou damon
Director of Disciplers (1993-2013)

Before Pearl Hamilton went to be with the Lord in 1993, she designated Mary Lou Damon as Head Administrator of Disciplers Bible Studies. Mary Lou served faithfully in that position for twenty-one years. In Mary Lou’s words, “It was one of the most wonderful blessings in my life to see the growth God gave to Disciplers, and to me. He richly blessed us with support, encouragement, and resources to meet both opportunities and challenges that He had planned and blessed for the Disciplers ministry.

It was a joy for me to help fulfill Disciplers’ vision of enabling men, women, and young people to study and understand God’s word. I praise God for what He has done and is now doing in Disciplers. Please join me in prayer for this ministry, telling others, and sharing blessings of God’s love so together we may grow more into the likeness of our Master Discipler, Jesus Christ.”

Harle damon
Writer of Disciplers (2008-2009)

After living a full, productive, and godly life, Harle went to be with the Lord in 2009. His beloved wife, Mary Lou wrote this remembrance of him. 

“Harle was a wise man who built his life on the rock of God’s word, the Bible. For him, that meant hearing and obeying Christ’s words and living according to Scripture. Harle was born again to a relationship with Jesus Christ in his mid-forties. He studied under many wonderful pastors and the more he learned of the Bible, the more he wanted to learn. When he retired from business, he enrolled at Talbot Seminary and spent six years in study, graduating with a Masters Degree in Theological Studies. He then organized and directed a college level program in leadership training at Rolling Hills Covenant Church. After thirteen years of directing the school, he retired.

Harle’s retirement was a boon to Disciplers for that was when he wrote our study of the Book of John. He followed this with the study of Genesis. Both were a gift and a blessing. My hope is that many of you will benefit from his work which was guided by the hand of God.”

Suzie klein
director of DISCIPLERS bible studies

Often, I stand in awe at the evidence of God’s hand in my life. I was born into a Christian family and taught God’s word and the great hymns from childhood. My grandfather was a pastor who taught me obedience to God, and the importance of Bible study and prayer. And although I chose to reject these things for many years, God was patient with me. He gifted me with a godly husband who was also my best friend, and four precious children. God eventually led me to Bible Study Fellowship where I first met Pearl Hamilton and began to take life as a disciple of Christ seriously. I was blessed, after seven years in BSF, to study under Pearl as she began writing and teaching Disciplers Bible Studies in southern California. Pearl was a patient mentor and solid friend and I longed to emulate her godly ways. Even though the Lord has taken Pearl to be with Him, I am still learning from her life and her Bible study lessons.

Suzie Klein, Dir. of Disciplers Bible Studies

I have been involved in Disciplers since 1987, as a discussion leader, teacher, writer, and now as administrator and director. I am profoundly committed to the stewardship of this ministry which God has entrusted to me for a time. God’s word is the chief joy of my life. I cherish my personal time in the word, and I am filled with gratitude to be able to share His word with you, my fellow disciples in Christ.

I also treasure every opportunity to share God’s word with my thirteen grandchildren. When I’m not studying, writing, or sending out lessons, you can find me hiking in the hills or walking along the beach with my golden lab puppy.

I have been involved in Disciplers since 1987, as a discussion leader, teacher, writer, and now as director. I am profoundly committed to the stewardship of this ministry which God has entrusted to me for a time. God’s word is the chief joy of my life. I cherish my personal time in the word, and I am filled with gratitude to be able to share His word with you, my fellow disciples in Christ.              Suzie Klein

Tamra Tomlin

Tamra Tomlin
Editor and Prayer Chairman

The word of God is active, applicable to me today and changes lives. His word exposes the spiritual motivation of my heart. My obedience to God’s word is the measuring stick Christ will use at the judgment.

I began Disciplers Bible Study the summer of 1988 in the first class Pearl Hamilton taught from the book of James. I have been hooked ever since! Thirty-two years later, I still attend Disciplers at my church. I like the discipline and accountability this Bible Study provides. Through individual study, sharing in my small group, listening to my excellent teaching leader and reading the notes, I feel I have a firm basis for understanding what God wants me to learn to help me live according to His will for my life.

I was asked many years ago to assist in editing new Disciplers lessons. What a joy this has been!

I love reading, scrap-booking, singing in our church choir and volunteering in the Love Inc - In the Name of Christ outreach ministry and traveling to Paris to spend time with my two granddaughters and their parents, who are raising them in a Christian home. This is a special blessing.

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”   Hebrews 4:12