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Starting From Scratch
…aid. “I remember what you asked us the first time we met. ‘If not you, who? If not now, when?’ Those questions really pierced my heart. Who is going to tell our unsaved family and friends about God’s grace and mercy? Nur and I have been comfortable letting our lives…
Making Sure We Are Making Sense
…aid. One brother noted that the incarnation of Jesus is the perfect example of contextualization—both from God’s perspective in sending Jesus, and in Jesus living out the message. Another brother who has worked in Thailand for 30+ years wrote that too often “contextualization” attempts to move people from their birth…
Can Poor Christians Obey The Great Commission?
…aid, ‘Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.’ (Lk.10:1-18). Apparently, their lack of material resources did not hinder their ministry. I contrast this with our modern missions movement and our obsession with money. Budgets are often the first consideration. This contrast bears some serious examination. How has…
The Freewill Offerings Generation
…ater, Paul continued this theme that every knee will bow to the True King (Phil. 2:10-11). The disciples remembered the words of their King that until the gospel of His reign comes to every people group, the end will not come (Matt. 24:14; Rev. 7:9). One thing I love about…
Training “Movement Catalysts”
…ates 100+ CPMs globally, there are still 6700+ UPGs and more overlapping unreached cities, nations, and language groups. The next generation of missionaries must be equipped to be members of CPM catalyst teams. The “shocking secret” of missionary training is how few workers receive practical experience in movements prior to…
First Tool:
…ately teach each new follower of Jesus to draw out an “Oikos Map” with names of people we know who are “far from God.” We include both those we know personally (with whom we will go and share our story and God’s story) and those we have incidental contact with…
5 Levels of Movement Leadership
…addition to multiplication (Acts 2:41,47; 5:14; 6:1,7; 9:31; 11:21; 21:19–20). The dynamics of developing a multiplying work force were graciously included in the Holy Spirit’s record of Paul’s labors. Acts and the Epistles read like a playbook for advance (1 Thess. 1:4–10) and apostolic triage among newly established churches…
Disciple-Making Movements at Work
…adding new divisions, markets, locations, and franchises as part of their discipleship multiplication strategy! A Vision is Born Legacy Initiative Network was born to pursue this vision by assisting leaders (in business, organization, and ministry) to develop their context as discipling communities that equip employees to lead their relational networks…
Fruit in Obedience
…aid yes and our tea times began, at first with a kind of awkward formality. We did everything orally, as neither she nor her aunt could read. We soon realized much of our awkwardness was from not fully understanding the questions, nor the flow of time intended. Soon, however, Zahira…
Depending on the Spirit and the Word
…aid she'd love to do that! Today, we met for the first time. Steve made chai for the three of us. As soon as we sat down, the doorbell rang. It was our friend and translator, John. He visits often, so Priya knows him. Having John as a last minute addition to…
Obedience Discipleship
…ated step of obedience, other group members ask, “What can we do to help you accomplish what you promised to do?” They don’t judge, nor do they settle for excuses. They assist the disciple of Christ to obey because obedience demonstrates love for Jesus (Jn. 14:15-16, 21-24; 15:10). The Value…
Worship
…aid more attention to God’s nudging, both as an individual and as a worship leader among people passionate to reach the unreached. Worship allows us to proclaim Kingdom realities in the darkest places of this world. By savoring God’s presence in the midst of worship, we can speak back to…
Women and Vision Casting
…aid, “I live here, but I have never walked and prayed for my people. But I will from now on!” Susi has been “Laura” to many others since then and has launched many reproducing disciples and an amazing prayer movement. Laura modeled, and Susi learned and passed it on to…
Facilitating What?
…aid, “Come, see the man who told me everything I ever did!” For Bhartia, it was, “You’ve got to believe me: even spending two minutes at God’s feet has changed me.” Being a Catalyst And I? I just needed to sit and watch, listen and pray. It was beautiful and…
Spirit Led In Our Unique Role as Female Practitioners
…aid, “Yes, there is a woman up the hill who just had a miscarriage.” We traveled the short distance up the hill and found a young woman with her head covered in the traditional manner. She was sitting with her mother in a bamboo-walled house with wood floors. After hearing…
Subsidy, Self-Respect, Self-support and Personal Ownership
…aidens of western imperialism who work for westerners to enjoy the largess that comes with it. Those who join “western” churches were often referred to as “rice Christians.” What was true then is still true today. Subsidy is accepted but too often privately resented. My first lesson was from a…
Empowering Local Partners
…aid, “It’s not what you can do to start a movement, but what needs to be done.” I believe that praying for and empowering local leaders is the greatest thing any of us can do as we serve to see movements started. So as my husband and I move to…
There is Hope
…aid “Don’t be afraid, I am Isa Al Masih.” That morning he caught 250 fish, which was 100 more than his usual daily catch. When things don’t seem to be working, we can find hope through honest evaluation. Willingness to change opens the door to a way forward. If you…
How He Leads Me through the Darkness
…aid that God had asked us to come out and pray for people on the street, then I asked if she needed prayer for anything. She said yes, her brother wanted to kick her and her son out on the street and she was worried for her future as a…
THREE FOUNDATIONAL AREAS OF MOVEMENTS
…addition, the plan can remain theoretical if the third critical area is missing. REPRODUCING DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS Many practitioners have a clear plan but the way they implement it will not reproduce because they lack a reproducing discipleship process. It is not uncommon to observe CPM/DMM practitioners training believers in the…