A simple church is a spiritual family that has Christ as King in the areas of loving God, loving others, and making disciples. When most people think of a church, they envision a building with a steeple, pews, and a pulpit. However, in the Bible, the word “church” is used in different ways, and one … Read more
Shifting a church to a movement strategy will be a challenging but also a rewarding process. It requires a shift in focus from simply building up a church to spreading the gospel and making disciples who will multiply and start new churches. This blog post will outline the steps needed to shift a church to … Read more
Disciple making movements have gained popularity in recent years as a way of spreading the gospel rapidly and effectively. But what exactly is a disciple making movement, and how does it differ from traditional evangelism and church planting? In this post, we’ll explore the characteristics and key principles of a disciple making movement. A Definition … Read more
In the first five chapters of the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus identifying, training, and sending leaders to advance His mission. This model of leadership development can be used as a guide for us as we seek to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in multiplying disciples and leaders. Called to a Task In Mark 1:16-20, … Read more
In Acts 19, we see Paul arriving in the city of Ephesus and encountering a group of disciples who were baptized with John’s baptism but did not yet know about the Holy Spirit. Paul shared the gospel with them, baptized them in the name of Jesus, and laid hands on them to receive the Holy … Read more
The Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20 is a call for all Christians to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. Church planting movements are one of the most effective ways to accomplish the Great … Read more
Church planting movements are a powerful and transformative way of spreading the Gospel message and growing the body of Christ. These movements are characterized by specific qualities and characteristics that are present in every successful movement. In this blog post, we will explore the 10 universal characteristics that are essential for a thriving church planting … Read more
The book of Acts provides us with a clear roadmap on how to multiply apostolic leaders. Throughout the book, we see how the apostles, led by Paul, went about selecting and training leaders for the church. In this article, we will explore some of the key principles and methods used by Paul to multiply apostolic … Read more
Disciple making movements (DMMs) or Church Planting Movements (CPM) are rapidly gaining popularity among churches and ministries around the world. These movement strategies are a powerful approach to evangelism and discipleship that involve equipping ordinary believers to share their faith and make disciples in their own relational networks. However, some pastors are hesitant to adopt … Read more
If you’re a pastor who recognizes the importance of your church being actively engaged in making disciples, you’re not alone. There is a growing movement of pastors who are seeking to train their congregations in disciple making movement methods. But where do you start? Here are a few key steps you can take to begin … Read more