Disciple-Making Prayers. Take your time, and don't feel pressured to get through the entire list. Embrace silence and pray as you are led by the Spirit.
Pray with Thanksgiving: Start by thanking God for the impact disciple-making has had on your life. Reflect on those who have discipled you and those you are discipling. Praise God for the relationships that have brought you closer to Him. Pray through the Open Prayers: Read the Scripture, and the description and pray as led.
Pray for a Disciple-Making Movement: Ask God to use you as a catalyst for a disciple-making movement. Pray for increased devotion to prayer, for divine connections with people who want to know more about Jesus, and for wisdom to guide them in learning about Him through Scripture. Ask for grace to coach them to multiply—empowering them to make disciples themselves and grow the movement. Note: We will delve into these elements more in upcoming sessions. Pray with Scripture: Choose any passage from the book of Acts to fuel your prayers for disciple-making. Let the stories of the early church inspire you to pray. When you finish praying over one passage, select another. Continue this until your time of prayer concludes. |
Use the following to generate disciple making prayers. Don't worry if you don't get through the entire list. Embrace silence, and pray as you are led.
Begin by thanking God for any impact disciple making has had upon your life; both those who discipled you and those you disciple. Continue by praying the Open Prayers below by reading the accompanying Scriptures (in any translation), then allowing the description to shape prayer.
Ask God to use you to start a disciple making movement by: increasing the time you devote to prayer, finding people who want to know more about Him, showing them how to learn about Him in Scripture, and coaching them to multiply. Note: We're going to cover these things in the upcoming sessions. Choose any passage from Acts and let it generate disciple making prayer. When you're finished praying that passage, choose another. Continue until the time is done. |
SESSION 1
Task: (30 minutes) Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and review DBS Story Sets.
Activity: (45 minutes). Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement.
Debrief. (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00). Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do you "I will."
Activity: (45 minutes). Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement.
Debrief. (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00). Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do you "I will."
SESSION 2
Task: (30 minutes) Read Facilitator Notes. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only.
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Choose a different person to facilitate.
Debrief (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will."
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Choose a different person to facilitate.
Debrief (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will."
SESSION 3
Task: (30 minutes) Read Follow Up Questions. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print.
Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. You likely won't have time to answer them.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will" and develop a set of follow up questions from a story in the DBS Story Set.
Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. You likely won't have time to answer them.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will" and develop a set of follow up questions from a story in the DBS Story Set.
SESSION 4
Task: (15 minutes): Briefly share your "I will" from the previous DBS and any follow-up questions you created. Then, read the FARM Conversation.
Activity: (45 minutes): Practice the FARM conversation as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but keep responses brief to fit within the session time.
One person starts by asking another a Family question, "Tell me something about your family." If you know the person well, ask, "Tell me something about your family I haven't heard yet."
The person who answered the Family question then asks another the Academic/Occupation question, "Tell me something about your job (or your studies if more appropriate)."
The person who answered the Academic/Occupation question asks another the Recreation question, "Tell me about any special interests or hobbies."
The person who answered the Recreation question asks another one the following Message questions (continue person to person with the Message questions as time allows):
Their Story:
Your Story:
God's Story:
This practice prepares you to identify people who are ready to learn more about Jesus. As Rick Warren says, "If the fruit is ripe, you don't have to pull hard." If time permits, share any disciple-making experiences and their impact.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the concept (not the content) of the FARM conversation.
Action Steps: Have as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter.
Activity: (45 minutes): Practice the FARM conversation as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but keep responses brief to fit within the session time.
One person starts by asking another a Family question, "Tell me something about your family." If you know the person well, ask, "Tell me something about your family I haven't heard yet."
The person who answered the Family question then asks another the Academic/Occupation question, "Tell me something about your job (or your studies if more appropriate)."
The person who answered the Academic/Occupation question asks another the Recreation question, "Tell me about any special interests or hobbies."
The person who answered the Recreation question asks another one the following Message questions (continue person to person with the Message questions as time allows):
Their Story:
- Begin with, "It's been fun learning about your background. Can you share a bit about your spiritual background?"
- Then ask, "Do you have a faith journey, and if so, can you describe it?" Or "Does Jesus play a role in your life, and if so, how does he influence you?"
Your Story:
- Share your 15 second testimony: "There was a time when I felt ___________ and _____________. Then I encountered Jesus, trusted in Him, and made Him central in my life. Now, I feel ____________ and _______________. Have you experienced something similar?"
- Practice responding with your Missional Identity:
Scenario 1: One person asks, "What do you do for work?" The responder practices saying, "I show people how to discover the ___________ and _______________ [choose two words: joy, love, hope, peace, power, purpose] of following Jesus. Is that something you would like to know more about?
Scenario 2: Another person asks, "What do you do for work?" The responder practices saying, "I help followers of Jesus discover how to make disciples who make disciples. Is that something you'd like to know more about?"
God's Story:
- "I'm learning a lot from the Bible lately. Would you be interested in exploring more about God through it?"
This practice prepares you to identify people who are ready to learn more about Jesus. As Rick Warren says, "If the fruit is ripe, you don't have to pull hard." If time permits, share any disciple-making experiences and their impact.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the concept (not the content) of the FARM conversation.
Action Steps: Have as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter.
SESSION 5
Task: (30 Minutes): Share about any FARM conversations that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read One Thing Study.
Activity: (30 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study.
As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together.
Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to respond to.
Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you.
After everyone has shared, pray for each other. One person summarizes their "One Thing" and someone else prays for them. Then, that person summarizes their "One Thing," and another person prays. Repeat until everyone has shared and been prayed for.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09) If time permits read "More Information" on the One Thing page.
Action Steps: Continue to have FARM conversations throughout the week. Dedicate time to doing a few One Thing Studies and be ready to share your experiences during the next session.
Activity: (30 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study.
As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together.
Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to respond to.
Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you.
After everyone has shared, pray for each other. One person summarizes their "One Thing" and someone else prays for them. Then, that person summarizes their "One Thing," and another person prays. Repeat until everyone has shared and been prayed for.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09) If time permits read "More Information" on the One Thing page.
Action Steps: Continue to have FARM conversations throughout the week. Dedicate time to doing a few One Thing Studies and be ready to share your experiences during the next session.
SESSION 6
Task: (30 Minutes) Share about any FARM conversations and One Thing Studies that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read, Pray.
Activity: (30 Minutes) Spend dedicated time praying together as a group with a focus on disciple-making. Select a passage from the book of Acts or a resource from the Pray page. Read the chosen passage or resource aloud. Engage in prayer, allowing for moments of silence to reflect and listen. Pray humbly yet boldly.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Watch Prayer (9:55). Evaluate the group prayer time.
Action Steps:
Encouraging Migration to Coaching: To foster long-term application and multiplication, it is vital to encourage everyone to engage in ongoing coaching. This process involves continuous encouragement and providing necessary tools and support. Use Coach as a starting point for organizing your own coaching meetings. This template provides a structured approach to ensure your sessions are productive and focused on achieving your goals. Coaching consists of:
Advanced Training Opportunity: Inform practitioners about Level 2: DMM Training. This advanced training module offers a deeper dive into effective disciple making practices and principles, designed to elevate your skills and impact.
Activity: (30 Minutes) Spend dedicated time praying together as a group with a focus on disciple-making. Select a passage from the book of Acts or a resource from the Pray page. Read the chosen passage or resource aloud. Engage in prayer, allowing for moments of silence to reflect and listen. Pray humbly yet boldly.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Watch Prayer (9:55). Evaluate the group prayer time.
Action Steps:
Encouraging Migration to Coaching: To foster long-term application and multiplication, it is vital to encourage everyone to engage in ongoing coaching. This process involves continuous encouragement and providing necessary tools and support. Use Coach as a starting point for organizing your own coaching meetings. This template provides a structured approach to ensure your sessions are productive and focused on achieving your goals. Coaching consists of:
- Weekly Email Updates: Receive consistent tips, resources, and motivational content directly in your inbox to keep you on track.
- Monthly Zoom Calls: Participate in interactive online sessions to discuss progress, address challenges, and share successes.
- Quarterly Meetups: Engage in face-to-face meetings every quarter to deepen connections, reflect on experiences, and plan for future growth.
Advanced Training Opportunity: Inform practitioners about Level 2: DMM Training. This advanced training module offers a deeper dive into effective disciple making practices and principles, designed to elevate your skills and impact.
SESSION 1: PRAY
Introduction: (5 minutes). The purpose of this session is to establish the importance of prayer in disciple making movements (DMM).
Task: (10 minutes) Read Pray.
Activity: (45 minutes) Spend dedicated time praying together as a group with a focus on disciple making. Be sure to leave plenty of time to pray.
- Briefly thank God for any impact disciple making has had upon you or others you have discipled.
- Read John 1:35-51. Ask the questions, "What does this say about God and people?" and "What does it say about making disciples?"
- Pray the Open Prayers below first, and then from the passage you just read.
- Open Doors: Pray for opportunities to engage the lost. Colossians 4:3 NIV
- Open Eyes: Pray to see the readiness and the condition of the lost. John 4:35 NIV; Matthew 9:36
- Open Mouth: Pray for boldness and clarity in witnessing. Colossians 4:4; Ephesians 6:19
- Open Heart: Pray for people to receive the truth about God. Acts 16:14
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Watch Prayer (9:55). Discuss your thoughts about the group prayer time.
Action Step: Pray the Open Prayers this week.
SESSION 2. FIND A PERSON OF PEACE
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes): Briefly share your experiences with praying the Open Prayers. This session aims to teach you how to identify a Person of Peace (POP) situationally, as you go. A Person of Peace is someone who is open to conversations, receptive to spiritual questions, listens to Bible stories, and is eager to share these stories with others. Identifying POPs is crucial for starting and growing disciple-making movements (DMM).
Task: (15 minutes): Read FARM Conversation.
Activity: (45 minutes): Practice the FARM conversation as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but keep responses brief to fit within the session time.
For the sake of time, let's assume you already discussed Family, Academics/Occupation and Recreation questions. Therefore, start with the Message questions.
Their Story:
One group member asks another, "It's been great learning about your personal background. Could you share a bit about your spiritual background?"
The person who just answered, then asks another, "Do you have a faith journey? If so, could you describe it?" Or "Does Jesus play a role in your life, and if so, how does He influence you?"
Your Story:
Another group member shares their 15-second testimony: "At one point in my life, I was ___________ and _____________. Then I encountered Jesus, trusted in Him, and made Him central in my life. Now, I ____________ and _______________. Have you had a similar experience?"
- Practice Responding with Your Missional Identity:
Scenario 1: Someone asks another, "What do you do for work?" They respond with, "I show people how to discover the joy and hope of following Jesus. Is that something you’d like to learn more about?"
Scenario 2: That person then asks another, "What do you do for work?" They reply with, "I help followers of Jesus learn how to make disciples who make disciples. Is that something you’d like to know more about?"
God’s Story:
One group member asks another, "May I share an encouraging story from the Bible with you?"
Finally, one person asks, "Would you be interested in discovering more about God?"
If you still have time, practice asking the questions again, having people asking different questions.
Debrief: (15 minutes): Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the FARM conversation as a tool.
Action Steps: Continue praying the Open Prayers. Aim to have a FARM conversation with someone you meet during the upcoming week.
SESSION 3. TEACH DBS (Part 1)
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes): Share about praying the Open Prayers, and having a FARM conversation. The purpose of this session (and the ones that follow) is to introduce Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Task: (15 minutes): Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and review DBS Story Sets.
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS. Use story #1 in the DBS Story Sets.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00). Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions.
Action Steps: Continue to pray the Open Prayers, having all or part of a FARM conversation, and do your "I will" statements.
SESSION 4. TEACH DBS (Part 2)
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes): Share about praying the Open Prayers, and having a FARM conversation. The purpose of this session (and the ones that follow) is to deepen your understanding of Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Task: (15 minutes) Read Facilitator Notes. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only.
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets.
Debrief (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate DBS and answer any questions.
Action Steps: Continue to pray the Open Prayers, having all or part of a FARM conversation, and do your "I will" statements.
SESSION 5. TEACH DBS (Part 3)
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes): Share about praying the Open Prayers, and having a FARM conversation. The purpose of this session (and the ones that follow) is to deepen your understanding of Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Task: (15 minutes) Read Follow Up Questions. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print.
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Steps: Continue to pray the Open Prayers, having all or part of a FARM conversation, and do your "I will" statements.
SESSION 6. TEACH ONE THING STUDY
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes): Share about praying the Open Prayers, and having a FARM conversation, share how your "I will" statements went. The purpose of this session is to introduce a simple yet powerful devotional called the One Thing Study (OTS).
Task: (15 minutes) Read One Thing Study.
Activity: (45 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study. As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together. Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to respond to. Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you. After everyone has shared, pray for each other. One person summarizes their "One Thing" and someone else prays for them. That person summarizes their "One Thing," and another person prays. Repeat until everyone has shared and been prayed for.
Debrief: (15 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09)
Action Steps: Do a few "One Thing Studies" this week in your devotional time. Continue to do the following: pray the Open Prayers, have all or part of a FARM conversation, and do your "I will" statements.
SESSION 7. COACH TO MULTIPLICATION
Review and Introduction: (15 minutes) Share about doing One Thing Studies, praying the Open Prayers, and having a FARM conversation, and how your "I will" statements went. The purpose of this session is to introduce the importance of coaching with the aim of encouraging you to coach others and be coached by others.
Task: (15 minutes) Read Coach. Don't click on links, you'll do that during Activity.
Activity: (30 minutes) View DMM Training. Read the DMM Coaching blog. Explore the DMM Library, it contains inspirational books about DMM.
Debrief: (30 minutes) ) Watch Church. (6:34) This marks the end of Launch, but like the word Launch implies, there is more to the mission. Will you engage in the rest of the mission by coaching those you disciple, joining a coaching network and be trained in Level 2 DMM Training? Discuss your answers.
SESSION 1
Task: (30 minutes) Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and review DBS Story Sets.
Activity: (45 minutes). Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement.
Debrief. (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00). Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do you "I will."
Activity: (45 minutes). Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement.
Debrief. (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00). Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do you "I will."
SESSION 2
Task: (30 minutes) Read Facilitator Notes. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only.
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Choose a different person to facilitate.
Debrief (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will."
Activity: (45 minutes) Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Choose a different person to facilitate.
Debrief (15 minutes). Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will."
SESSION 3
Task: (30 minutes) Read Follow Up Questions. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print.
Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. You likely won't have time to answer them.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will" and develop a set of follow up questions from a story in the DBS Story Set.
Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS as stated in the description. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. You likely won't have time to answer them.
Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions.
Action Step: Do your "I will" and develop a set of follow up questions from a story in the DBS Story Set.
SESSION 4
Task: (15 minutes): Briefly share your "I will" from the previous DBS and any follow-up questions you created. Then, read the FARM Conversation.
Activity: (45 minutes): Practice the FARM conversation as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but keep responses brief to fit within the session time.
One person starts by asking another a Family question, "Tell me something about your family." If you know the person well, ask, "Tell me something about your family I haven't heard yet."
The person who answered the Family question then asks another the Academic/Occupation question, "Tell me something about your job (or your studies if more appropriate)."
The person who answered the Academic/Occupation question asks another the Recreation question, "Tell me about any special interests or hobbies."
The person who answered the Recreation question asks another one the following Message questions (continue person to person with the Message questions as time allows):
Their Story:
Your Story:
God's Story:
This practice prepares you to identify people who are ready to learn more about Jesus. As Rick Warren says, "If the fruit is ripe, you don't have to pull hard." If time permits, share any disciple-making experiences and their impact.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the concept (not the content) of the FARM conversation.
Action Steps: Have as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter.
Activity: (45 minutes): Practice the FARM conversation as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but keep responses brief to fit within the session time.
One person starts by asking another a Family question, "Tell me something about your family." If you know the person well, ask, "Tell me something about your family I haven't heard yet."
The person who answered the Family question then asks another the Academic/Occupation question, "Tell me something about your job (or your studies if more appropriate)."
The person who answered the Academic/Occupation question asks another the Recreation question, "Tell me about any special interests or hobbies."
The person who answered the Recreation question asks another one the following Message questions (continue person to person with the Message questions as time allows):
Their Story:
- Begin with, "It's been fun learning about your background. Can you share a bit about your spiritual background?"
- Then ask, "Do you have a faith journey, and if so, can you describe it?" Or "Does Jesus play a role in your life, and if so, how does he influence you?"
Your Story:
- Share your 15 second testimony: "There was a time when I felt ___________ and _____________. Then I encountered Jesus, trusted in Him, and made Him central in my life. Now, I feel ____________ and _______________. Have you experienced something similar?"
- Practice responding with your Missional Identity:
Scenario 1: One person asks, "What do you do for work?" The responder practices saying, "I show people how to discover the ___________ and _______________ [choose two words: joy, love, hope, peace, power, purpose] of following Jesus. Is that something you would like to know more about?
Scenario 2: Another person asks, "What do you do for work?" The responder practices saying, "I help followers of Jesus discover how to make disciples who make disciples. Is that something you'd like to know more about?"
God's Story:
- "I'm learning a lot from the Bible lately. Would you be interested in exploring more about God through it?"
This practice prepares you to identify people who are ready to learn more about Jesus. As Rick Warren says, "If the fruit is ripe, you don't have to pull hard." If time permits, share any disciple-making experiences and their impact.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the concept (not the content) of the FARM conversation.
Action Steps: Have as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter.
SESSION 5
Task: (30 Minutes): Share about any FARM conversations that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read One Thing Study.
Activity: (30 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study.
As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together.
Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to respond to.
Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you.
After everyone has shared, pray for each other. One person summarizes their "One Thing" and someone else prays for them. Then, that person summarizes their "One Thing," and another person prays. Repeat until everyone has shared and been prayed for.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09) If time permits read "More Information" on the One Thing page.
Action Steps: Continue to have FARM conversations throughout the week. Dedicate time to doing a few One Thing Studies and be ready to share your experiences during the next session.
Activity: (30 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study.
As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together.
Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to respond to.
Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you.
After everyone has shared, pray for each other. One person summarizes their "One Thing" and someone else prays for them. Then, that person summarizes their "One Thing," and another person prays. Repeat until everyone has shared and been prayed for.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09) If time permits read "More Information" on the One Thing page.
Action Steps: Continue to have FARM conversations throughout the week. Dedicate time to doing a few One Thing Studies and be ready to share your experiences during the next session.
SESSION 6
Task: (30 Minutes) Share about any FARM conversations and One Thing Studies that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read, Pray.
Activity: (30 Minutes) Spend dedicated time praying together as a group with a focus on disciple-making. Select a passage from the book of Acts or a resource from the Pray page. Read the chosen passage or resource aloud. Engage in prayer, allowing for moments of silence to reflect and listen. Pray humbly yet boldly.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Watch Prayer (9:55). Evaluate the group prayer time.
Action Steps:
Encouraging Migration to Coaching: To foster long-term application and multiplication, it is vital to encourage everyone to engage in ongoing coaching. This process involves continuous encouragement and providing necessary tools and support. Use Coach as a starting point for organizing your own coaching meetings. This template provides a structured approach to ensure your sessions are productive and focused on achieving your goals. Coaching consists of:
Advanced Training Opportunity: Inform practitioners about Level 2: DMM Training. This advanced training module offers a deeper dive into effective disciple making practices and principles, designed to elevate your skills and impact.
Activity: (30 Minutes) Spend dedicated time praying together as a group with a focus on disciple-making. Select a passage from the book of Acts or a resource from the Pray page. Read the chosen passage or resource aloud. Engage in prayer, allowing for moments of silence to reflect and listen. Pray humbly yet boldly.
Debrief: (30 Minutes) Watch Prayer (9:55). Evaluate the group prayer time.
Action Steps:
Encouraging Migration to Coaching: To foster long-term application and multiplication, it is vital to encourage everyone to engage in ongoing coaching. This process involves continuous encouragement and providing necessary tools and support. Use Coach as a starting point for organizing your own coaching meetings. This template provides a structured approach to ensure your sessions are productive and focused on achieving your goals. Coaching consists of:
- Weekly Email Updates: Receive consistent tips, resources, and motivational content directly in your inbox to keep you on track.
- Monthly Zoom Calls: Participate in interactive online sessions to discuss progress, address challenges, and share successes.
- Quarterly Meetups: Engage in face-to-face meetings every quarter to deepen connections, reflect on experiences, and plan for future growth.
Advanced Training Opportunity: Inform practitioners about Level 2: DMM Training. This advanced training module offers a deeper dive into effective disciple making practices and principles, designed to elevate your skills and impact.
Step 1: Find People of Peace
1. FARM conversation
Step 2: Teach them Discovery Bible Study
2. DBS: DBS Story Sets
3. DBS: Facilitator Notes
4. DBS: Follow Up Notes
Step 3: Coach toward Multiplication
5. Prayer
6. One Thing Study
7. Coach
1. FARM conversation
Step 2: Teach them Discovery Bible Study
2. DBS: DBS Story Sets
3. DBS: Facilitator Notes
4. DBS: Follow Up Notes
Step 3: Coach toward Multiplication
5. Prayer
6. One Thing Study
7. Coach
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Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the tools in the week-by-week training plan to enhance everyone's experience. Invitation: After prayerful consideration, invite 3-6 individuals, enthusiastic about being disciple-makers, to join Launch, emphasizing its unique features. Share this link with them. Logistics: Begin meetings on the agreed date and adhere to the start and end times, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Encourage full attendance to benefit from the program. For in-person meetings, consider mingling with refreshments afterward to build camaraderie. Week-by-Week Plan: Follow the plan to thoroughly teach Discovery Bible Study (DBS), cover related resources, and include Action Steps. Reflection: Dedicate time for debriefing at each meeting to reflect, address questions, and watch videos. If videos can't be shown during the session, encourage viewing them between meetings. Coaching: Schedule the first coaching meeting during the final Debrief using Coach as a template. Invite active participants to continue with DMM Training, an eight-session resource connecting the "how-to" of Launch with the "why." |
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Welcome to Launch, a transformative training resource designed to equip believers with the foundational skills to make disciples who, in turn, make disciples. It aims to kickstart a disciple-making movement (DMM) over several sessions and can be experienced individually in a self-taught format or ideally in a small group led by a facilitator. Here’s what sets Launch apart: Targets the Spiritually Restless: Launch is designed for individuals who have a holy, healthy discontent and are eager to grow. It's especially tailored for those who are passionate about learning how to make disciples who, in turn, make more disciples. Focus on Unbelievers: The main focus for those participating in Launch is to reach out to unsaved friends, family members, and others whom God places in your path. While this may initially include individuals from your church, other churches, or ministries, the main focus is to form relationsips with those outside the walls of the church. Emphasis on Action: Unlike traditional training that often focuses on knowledge, Launch prioritizes practical application. This obedience-based approach ensures that what you learn is put into practice, promoting immediate disciple-making application. Sequential and Closed Format: Once begun, Launch operates as a closed event due to its sequenced nature, ensuring a structured learning process. However, participants are encouraged to start their own Discovery Groups with interested friends during Launch, fostering multiplication right from the start. Optimal in Small Groups: Launch is most effective when experienced in small groups of 3-6 individuals. Larger groups should be able to form smaller breakouts. This intimate setting fosters deeper connections and more personalized guidance. If you have a few friends or acquaintances ready to join you on the disciple-making journey, invite them to join you. Anyone can lead Launch! You can also share this page with them to spark their interest. Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Let's Launch into action together! leader tips
Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the tools in the week-by-week training plan to enhance everyone's experience. Invitation: After prayerful consideration, invite 3-6 individuals, enthusiastic about being disciple-makers, to join Launch, emphasizing its unique features. Share this link with them. Logistics: Begin meetings on the agreed date and adhere to the start and end times, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Encourage full attendance to benefit from the program. For in-person meetings, consider mingling with refreshments afterward to build camaraderie. Week-by-Week Plan: Follow the plan to thoroughly teach Discovery Bible Study (DBS), cover related resources, and include Action Steps. Reflection: Dedicate time for debriefing at each meeting to reflect, address questions, and watch videos. If videos can't be shown during the session, encourage viewing them between meetings. Coaching: Schedule the first coaching meeting during the final Debrief using Coach as a template. Invite active participants to continue with DMM Training, an eight-session resource connecting the "how-to" of Launch with the "why." |
LEADER TIPS
Welcome to Launch, a transformative training resource designed to equip believers with the foundational skills to make disciples who, in turn, make disciples. It aims to kickstart a disciple-making movement (DMM) over several sessions and can be experienced individually in a self-taught format or ideally in a small group led by a facilitator. Here’s what sets Launch apart:
Targets the Spiritually Restless: Launch is designed for individuals who have a holy, healthy discontent and are eager to grow. It's especially tailored for those who are passionate about learning how to make disciples who, in turn, make more disciples. If you are a follower of Jesus and feel dissatisfied with your current level of involvement in fulfilling the Great Commission, Launch is for you.
Rooted in God's Desire for All to Know Him: Launch is built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to discover God. Our vision aligns with God’s desire for all to experience salvation, as stated in 1 Timothy 2:4 and 2 Peter 3:9. Through Launch, you’ll be equipped to help others deepen their relationship with God, who will then assist others in doing the same, fostering a culture of multiplication.
Focus on Unbelievers: The main focus for those participating in Launch is to reach out to unsaved friends, family members, and others whom God places in your path. While this may initially include individuals from your church, other churches, or ministries, the main focus is to get outside the walls of the church.
Emphasis on Action: Unlike traditional training that often focuses on knowledge, Launch prioritizes practical application. This obedience-based approach ensures that what you learn is put into practice, promoting immediate disciple-making application.
Sequential and Closed Format: Once begun, Launch operates as a closed event due to its sequenced nature, ensuring a structured learning process. However, participants are encouraged to start their own Discovery Groups with interested friends during Launch, fostering multiplication right from the start.
Optimal in Small Groups: Launch is most effective when experienced in small groups of 3-6 individuals. Larger groups should be able to form smaller breakouts. This intimate setting fosters deeper connections and more personalized guidance. If you have a few friends or acquaintances ready to join you on the disciple-making journey, invite them to join you. Anyone can lead Launch! You can also share this page with them to spark their interest.
Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Let's Launch into action together!
OVERVIEW
To ensure Launch's success, it's crucial to become familiar with all the resources outlined in the week-by-week training plan below. Knowing these resources ahead of time will significantly enhance the experience for everyone involved.
After thoughtful prayer, personally reach out to a select few individuals to invite them to join Launch, ensuring to highlight its distinctive features as stated above. You may consider sharing this link. Beginning with a small group is key to laying the groundwork for a larger movement. A starting group of 3-6 individuals is ideal. Prioritize those who are enthusiastic about becoming active disciple makers and are capable of training others.
Meetings should start at the agreed-upon date and stick to the designated start and end times, with each session lasting 90 minutes.* Encourage everyone to commit to attending all the training meetings to fully benefit from the program. If you're meeting in person, consider setting aside some time for mingling with refreshments after the formal session ends. It's a great way to build camaraderie and deepen relationships. * If your group is not limited by time, agreeing to a two hour time limit can create a more relaxed pace.
Following the week-by-week plan below ensures thorough and repeated teaching of Discovery Bible Study (DBS), along with coverage of related resources.
It's crucial to carve out enough time for Debrief during each meeting. This is a time for valuable reflection, addressing questions, and viewing helpful videos that complement the learning. While it's ideal to show the videos during the session, if that's not possible, it's important to encourage everyone to watch them between meetings to ensure they don't miss out on valuable insights.
Make sure to pay close attention to the key points highlighted in the Debrief section of the last training meeting. This section contains crucial reminders. Schedule your first coaching meeting using Coach as a template for those sessions. Invite practitioners to participate in the second step of training: the DMM Training. This eight-session resource delves deep into the foundational principles that drive DMM, tying together with "how-to" with "why."
Welcome to Launch, a transformative training resource designed to equip believers with the foundational skills to make disciples who, in turn, make disciples. It aims to kick start a disciple-making movement (DMM) over several weeks. Launch can be experienced individually in a self-taught mode or with one person leading a small group. Here's what sets Launch apart:
Firstly, Launch is built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to discover God. Our vision is aligned with God's desire for all to experience salvation, as stated in 1 Timothy 2:4 and 2 Peter 3:9. Through Launch, you'll be equipped to discover and assist anyone interested in exploring a relationship with God. Moreover, you'll discover how to empower them to do likewise, fostering a culture of multiplication.
Secondly, it's all about application. Unlike traditional training, Launch prioritizes action over just gathering knowledge by focusing on obedience-based disciple making, ensuring that what you learn is put into practice.
Thirdly, Launch operates as a closed event due to its sequential nature. However, we encourage participants to start their own Discovery Groups with interested friends during Launch, promoting multiplication right from the start.
Lastly, Launch is most effective when experienced in small groups of 3-6 individuals. Do you have a few friends or acquaintances who are ready to join you on the journey of making disciples who make disciples? If so, extend them an invitation to join you. You might also consider encouraging them to learn more about Launch by sharing the link to this page.
Ready to be part of something fantastic? Let's Launch into action together!
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Task: (30 Minutes) Share about any FARM conversations and One Thing Studies that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read the Pray section.
Activity: (30 Minutes) Spend extended time together as a group in DMM prayer. Consider choosing a passage of Scripture or one of the resources on the Pray page. Embrace moments of silence. Pray boldly, humbly, and personally. Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the group prayer time. Remind group members to review the Launch Leader Info when they are ready to train others using Launch. Plan coaching sessions by deciding on the frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in-person), and communication method (text, email). Set the date and time for your first coaching meeting. Use the Coach as a template for the meetings. |
Task: (30 Minutes): Share about any FARM conversations and One Thing Studies that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read PRAY.
Activity: (30 minutes). Spend extended time together as a group in DMM prayer. Consider choosing a passage of Scripture or one of the resources on the Pray. Don't fear silence. Pray boldly, humbly and personally. Debrief: (30 minutes). Evaluate the time in group prayer. Remind group members to look over the Launch Leader Info above when they are ready to train others using Launch. Very important: Plan coaching by choosing frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in person) and communication pathway (text, email). Set the date and time for your first coaching meeting. Use Coach as a template for the meetings. |
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Every disciple-making movement is characterized by a vibrant prayer movement—a collective, fervent, and steadfast pouring out of petitions. The book of Acts vividly demonstrates how every significant breakthrough in the early church was propelled by earnest prayer. Through prayer, we enter into God's presence, aligning ourselves with His purposes and unleashing His power to advance His Kingdom.
Do a study on one of the prayer passages in Acts. What does it say about prayer and why is that important for us to know? Acts ?? Pray the open prayers. |
Week 1
Task: (30 minutes) Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and review DBS Story Sets. Activity: (45 minutes). Conduct the short version DBS by combining questions #1 & #2 and #5 & #6 as stated in the description. Use story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Debrief. (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the DBS resource and answer any questions. WEEK 2
Task: (30 minutes) Read Facilitator Notes. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS by combining questions #1 & #2 and #5 & #6 as stated in the description. Use story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Choose a different person to facilitate. Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate and answer any questions. week 3
Task: (30 minutes) Read Follow Up Questions. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print. Activity: (45 minutes) . Conduct the short version DBS by combining questions #1 & #2 and #5 & #6 as stated in the description. Use story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. You likely won't have time to answer them. Debrief: (15 minutes) Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate and answer any questions. week 4
Task: (15 minutes). Read the FARM Conversation. Activity: (45 minutes). Practice the FARM conversation with each other as a group. Enjoy the interaction, but aim to keep your responses concise, as the 45-minute session will pass swiftly. One person starts by asking another a Family question, "Tell me something about your family." If you know the person well, ask, "Tell me something about your family I haven't heard yet." The person who answered the Family question then asks another person the Academic question, "Tell me something about what your studies (or what you do for a living.)" The person who answered the Academic/Occupation question then asks another person the Recreation question, "Tell me about any special interests or hobbies?" The person who answered the Recreation question then asks another person one of the following Message questions. Continue with the Message questions as time allows. Spiritual Background Question: "It's been fun learning about your personal background. I'm curious—can you share a bit about your spiritual background?" Jesus Experience Question: "I'm curious, does Jesus play a role in your life, and if so, how does he influence you?" Spiritual Readiness Question: "There's one question I like to ask people I meet. The Bible says we were created for a life filled with love, joy, hope, peace, power, and purpose. Which of these resonates with you the most right now?" Spiritual Identity Question: Scenario 1: Imagine you have just been asked what kind of work you do. Respond with, "I help people discover the [pick two] love, joy, hope, peace, power, purpose of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you discovered this?" Then add, "Would you like to discover this?" This is when you transition to a DBS. Scenario 2: Imagine the person you spoke with is a believer. Ask, "I help followers of Jesus make disciples who make disciples. Do you know how to do this?" Then add, "Would you like me to show you how?" This is when you transition to a DBS. Scenario 1: Imagine someone asks you what kind of work you do. Respond with, "I help people discover the [pick two] love, joy, hope, peace, power, and purpose of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you discovered this?" Follow up with, "Would you like to discover this?" This is the point at which you can transition to a Discovery Bible Study (DBS). Scenario 2: Imagine the person you spoke with is a believer, ask, "I help followers of Jesus make disciples who make disciples. Do you know how to do this?" Then add, "Would you like me to show you how?" This is the point at which you can transition to a DBS. Group Sharing: If time permits have participants share any disciple-making experiences they have had and the impact these experiences have had on them. Debrief. (30 minutes) Watch Vision (9:45). Evaluate the concept of the FARM conversation. As a group, commit to having as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter. week 5
Task: (30 Minutes): Share about any FARM conversations that took place over the past week. Discuss the experiences and insights gained. Read One Thing Study. Activity: (30 Minutes): Practice One Thing Study. As a group, choose a passage of Scripture and read it aloud together. Then read the passage again silently. Take a few minutes to identify your "One Thing"—a word, phrase, or sentence that speaks to your heart and that you believe God wants you to meditate on. Share your "One Thing" with the group, explaining why it resonated with you. Pray by one person summarizing their "One Thing" and then another person praying for them. That person then summarized their One Thing and another prays. Repeat this process until everyone has shared and been prayed for. Debrief: (30 Minutes) Evaluate the One Thing Study. Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09) If time permits read "More Information" on the One Thing page. Continue to have FARM conversations throughout the week. Dedicate time to doing a few One Thing Studies and be ready to share your experiences during the next session. |
Welcome to Launch, a six-session training resource crafted to equip believers with the skills to make disciples who make more disciples. It's designed to kick start a disciple-making movement over a period of weeks. Here's what sets Launch apart:
Firstly, it's all about application. Unlike traditional training, Launch prioritizes action over just gathering knowledge by focusing on obedience-based disciple making, ensuring that what you learn is put into practice. This hands-on approach caters to individuals who are eager to help others discover God in a practical way.
Secondly, Launch operates as a closed event, ensuring a sequential and cohesive learning journey for everyone involved. However, we encourage participants to start their own Discovery Groups with interested friends during Launch, fostering multiplication right from the start.
Thirdly, after the initial training, participants have the opportunity to engage in ongoing coaching. These monthly gatherings, whether in person or online, bring together both newcomers and experienced disciple makers to provide vital encouragement. Being part of a disciple-making community is essential for multiplication to thrive.
If participants choose to continue, Launch serves as the starting point for a multi-step disciple-making journey. It acts as a catalyst, sparking DMM practices and building momentum over several weeks. In contrast, Multiply provides a deeper and more extensive training program spanning several months, aimed at fostering long-term impact and growth. The journey ultimately concludes with formal DMM Training, lasting eight sessions, which explores the foundational principles underlying the entire disciple-making movement.
Ready to be part of something transformative? Let's Launch into action together!
If you're extending an invitation publicly to a large group, make sure it's directed to those ready to reproduce, without obligating the entire group. Not everyone may be ready to jump into this journey right now. For instance, you might say, "We invite those interested in learning how to make disciples who make disciples, to indicate so in the following manner," and provide them with a link for more details. Either way, be ready to form breakouts of no more than six people. This is key.
WEEK BY WEEK PLAN
Week 1
Week 4
Week 5
- Task: Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS). 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #1 from DBS Story Sets. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Facilitator Notes. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. 45 minutes.
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
Week 4
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #4 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Helping Others Discover God (4:42). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
Week 5
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Discovery Group Tips. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #5 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a new person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Groups (11:03). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions.
Very important: Plan coaching; choose frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in person) and communication pathway (text, email). 30 minutes.
WEEK BY WEEK PLAN
Week 1
Task: Read FARM Conversation. 15 minutes.
Activity: Practice the FARM conversation with each other as a group. (45 minutes) If you're already familiar with the person with whom you are talking, ask them to tell you something about the topic you're discussing (i.e. Family) that they don't already know. For instance, "What is something about your family I have not heard before?" Have fun but keep your answers brief, 45 minutes will go quickly. One person begins by asking a Family question to another person. That person then asks an Academic question (or Occupation question if they are not a student) to another person. That person then asks a Recreation question to another person. That person then asks one of the Message questions (see below) to another person. That person then asks another Message question to another person. Repeat this until all the Message questions below have been asked and answered.
Debrief: Discuss what you thought about the FARM conversation. Focus on the tool, not so much the content. Answer any questions. As a group, commit to having as much of a FARM conversation as you can this upcoming week. Repeat this each week. 30 minutes.
Week 2
Task: Report on FARM conversations. Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS). 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure to have everyone declare and write down an "I will" statement. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 3
Task: Report on FARM conversations. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Facilitator Notes. (30 minutes)
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Be sure to have everyone declare and write down their "I will" statements. 45 minutes.
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 4
Task: Report on FARM conversations. Read Follow Up Questions. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 5
Task: Report on FARM conversations. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #4 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Helping Others Discover God (4:42). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 6
Task: Report on FARM conversation. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Discovery Group Tips. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #5 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a new person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Groups (11:03). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions.
Very important: Plan coaching; choose frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in person) and communication pathway (text, email). 15 minutes.
Task: Read FARM Conversation. 15 minutes.
Activity: Practice the FARM conversation with each other as a group. (45 minutes) If you're already familiar with the person with whom you are talking, ask them to tell you something about the topic you're discussing (i.e. Family) that they don't already know. For instance, "What is something about your family I have not heard before?" Have fun but keep your answers brief, 45 minutes will go quickly. One person begins by asking a Family question to another person. That person then asks an Academic question (or Occupation question if they are not a student) to another person. That person then asks a Recreation question to another person. That person then asks one of the Message questions (see below) to another person. That person then asks another Message question to another person. Repeat this until all the Message questions below have been asked and answered.
- It's been great to get to know about your personal background, I'm curious, what is your spiritual background.
- Thanks for sharing a bit about your life journey, I'm wondering, does Jesus fit in, and if so, how?
- It's been great to talk with you, I'd like to ask a question I try to ask people I meet. The Bible says Jesus offers us the life were created for; a life of love, joy, hope, peace, power, and purpose. Are you interested in learning more about these elements more fully?"
- [Imagine you've just been asked what you do]. Respond with, I help people discover the joy and hope of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Do you know that joy and hope? (If they say no, ask if they would like to). If they say yes, ask if they know how to make disciples who make disciples. Then ask if they want to know how.
Debrief: Discuss what you thought about the FARM conversation. Focus on the tool, not so much the content. Answer any questions. As a group, commit to having as much of a FARM conversation as you can this upcoming week. Repeat this each week. 30 minutes.
Week 2
Task: Report on FARM conversations. Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS). 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure to have everyone declare and write down an "I will" statement. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 3
Task: Report on FARM conversations. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Facilitator Notes. (30 minutes)
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Be sure to have everyone declare and write down their "I will" statements. 45 minutes.
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 4
Task: Report on FARM conversations. Read Follow Up Questions. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 5
Task: Report on FARM conversations. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #4 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Helping Others Discover God (4:42). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Week 6
Task: Report on FARM conversation. If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Discovery Group Tips. 30 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #5 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a new person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as you go. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Groups (11:03). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions.
Very important: Plan coaching; choose frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in person) and communication pathway (text, email). 15 minutes.
Launch is a multi-week training resource crafted to rapidly equip believers in effectively engaging non-believers through Discovery Bible Story (DBS).
Launch distinguishes itself from traditional Bible studies by placing a greater emphasis on obedience-based disciple making rather than simply accumulating knowledge. It focuses on practical application and active involvement, catering to individuals enthusiastic about guiding others to discover God through Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
While Launch is designed to kickstart DMM practices and provide initial momentum, Multiply offers a more comprehensive and in-depth training experience over several months. In essence, Launch sets the stage for DMM practices to take root, while Multiply nurtures and cultivates them for lasting impact and expansion.
Throughout the multi-week duration, Launch operates as a closed event to ensure a sequential training process. However, participants are encouraged to establish their own Discovery Groups with interested parties at any point during Launch. A week by week template is contained below for those who would benefit from it.
Following the initial phase, Launch transitions into the coaching phase. This shift entails moving from learning about DBS and Discovery Groups to actively fostering the establishment of these groups. Coaching plays a pivotal role in ongoing multiplication. Meetings may occur less frequently, possibly once or twice a month, and can be conducted either in person or virtually, following the outlined steps in Coach.
Launch distinguishes itself from traditional Bible studies by placing a greater emphasis on obedience-based disciple making rather than simply accumulating knowledge. It focuses on practical application and active involvement, catering to individuals enthusiastic about guiding others to discover God through Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
While Launch is designed to kickstart DMM practices and provide initial momentum, Multiply offers a more comprehensive and in-depth training experience over several months. In essence, Launch sets the stage for DMM practices to take root, while Multiply nurtures and cultivates them for lasting impact and expansion.
Throughout the multi-week duration, Launch operates as a closed event to ensure a sequential training process. However, participants are encouraged to establish their own Discovery Groups with interested parties at any point during Launch. A week by week template is contained below for those who would benefit from it.
Following the initial phase, Launch transitions into the coaching phase. This shift entails moving from learning about DBS and Discovery Groups to actively fostering the establishment of these groups. Coaching plays a pivotal role in ongoing multiplication. Meetings may occur less frequently, possibly once or twice a month, and can be conducted either in person or virtually, following the outlined steps in Coach.
PRELAUNCH
Get acquainted with the resources outlined in the week-by-week plan below. Knowing these resources ahead of time will enhance the experience for everyone.
In prayer, extend personal invitations to a small group of believers (2-5) enthusiastic about being trained to reach unbelievers. Clearly outline the uniqueness of Launch. Ensure these invitations are made privately to avoid public invitations in the presence of others.
LAUNCH
Begin meetings promptly on the agreed-upon date and adhere to the designated start and end times. Each meeting is designed to last 90 minutes. Encourage all participants to commit to attending all five meetings.
Consider following the week-by-week plan provided below. This plan ensures that Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is taught each week, covers related resources, and prompts others to share the facilitator role.
Utilize available resources to the best of your ability, including showing the listed videos during the Debrief segment. If unable to show the videos during the group meeting, encourage participants to view them individually between meetings.
Allocate ample time for debriefing. This segment of the training provides valuable opportunities for discussion and learning, so ensure it is given adequate attention.
WEEK BY WEEK PLAN
Week 1
Week 4
Week 5
- Task: Read Discovery Bible Study (DBS). 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #1 from DBS Story Sets. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Facilitator Notes. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. 45 minutes.
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #3 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
Week 4
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Follow Up Questions. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #4 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as a group as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Helping Others Discover God (4:42). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 30 minutes
Week 5
- Task: If necessary, review DBS by reading the bold print only. Read Discovery Group Tips. 15 minutes
- Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #5 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a new person to facilitate. Develop a few Follow Up questions as you go. 45 minutes
- Debrief: Watch Discovery Groups (11:03). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions.
Very important: Plan coaching; choose frequency (bi-monthly, monthly), format (virtual, in person) and communication pathway (text, email). 30 minutes.
POST LAUNCH
After the initial five-week period, it's time to transition into coaching mode. By this stage, participants should have either launched their own Discovery Groups or made necessary preparations to do so. Typically, coaching sessions may take place bi-monthly or on a regular basis, focusing on the crucial components outlined in the Coach resource. Continuous coaching is indispensable for fostering generational reproduction. Don't overlook this essential aspect of the multiplication process.
Resources
- See DMM Resources