LAUNCH OVERVIEW
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 kickstart 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, during the initial training period, 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.
Lastly, Launch is just the beginning of a multi-step disciple-making process. Launch acts as a spark to ignite DMM practices and establish momentum within a few weeks. On the other hand, Multiply offers a more comprehensive and extended training program spanning several months, fostering long-term impact and expansion. The journey culminates in formal DMM Training, delving into the foundational principles of the entire disciple-making movement.
Ready to be part of something transformative? Let's Launch into action together!
LAUNCH LEADER INFO
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.
In prayerful consideration, personally extend invitations to a few others to join Launch, making sure to communicate its unique qualities as mentioned above. Consider sending this link. Starting small is the best way to build a larger movement. An initial group of 3-6 is optimal. Focus on a few who are eager to dive in as active disciple makers and can train others. Invite them privately, explaining your intentions and sending them info about the uniqueness of Launch.
Meetings should start promptly 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.
Follow the week-by-week plan provided below, ensuring that Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is taught each week, covering related resources, and encouraging others to take on the facilitator role.
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.
Schedule coaching during the final training session. Utilize Coach as a guide to determine the specifics, including frequency (at least monthly), duration (one hour), date, and format (online or in-person).
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) 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. Repeat the process as time allows.
Provide authentic responses. If you're acquainted with the individual with whom you're conversing, invite them to share something about the topic that you may not be aware of. For instance, you might ask, "Can you share a unique aspect of your family that I haven't heard about yet?" Enjoy the interaction, but aim to keep your responses concise as the time will pass swiftly within the 45-minute session.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Discuss the FARM conversation, focusing on the resource, not so much the specific answers. Answer any questions. As a group, commit to having as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter. 30 minutes.
Activity: Practice the FARM conversation with each other as a group. (45 minutes) 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. Repeat the process as time allows.
- The Spiritual Background Question: "It's been fun learning about your personal background. I'm curious—can you share a bit about your spiritual background?"
- The Jesus Experience Question: "Thank you for sharing about your life journey. I'm curious, does Jesus play a role in your life, and if so, how does it impact you?"
- The Spiritual Readiness Question: "I've enjoyed our conversation. There's a question I like to ask people I meet. The Bible speaks about the life we were created for; a life filled with love, joy, hope, peace, power, and purpose. Would you be interested in learning more about this?" [For this group's purpose, "Which of this resonates with you the most right now?"]
- The Spiritual Identity Question: [Imagine you're being asked about your occupation.] Say, "I help individuals discover the joy and hope found in following Jesus Christ. Have you experienced that joy and hope in your own life?" Also, "I help believers in discovering how to make disciples who in turn make more disciples. Would you be interested in delving deeper into this?" [For our group's purpose, "Could you share any experience you've had with disciple-making and how it's impacted you?]"
Provide authentic responses. If you're acquainted with the individual with whom you're conversing, invite them to share something about the topic that you may not be aware of. For instance, you might ask, "Can you share a unique aspect of your family that I haven't heard about yet?" Enjoy the interaction, but aim to keep your responses concise as the time will pass swiftly within the 45-minute session.
Debrief: Watch Vision (9:45). Discuss the FARM conversation, focusing on the resource, not so much the specific answers. Answer any questions. As a group, commit to having as much of a FARM conversation as you can the upcoming week, and each week thereafter. 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 everyone declares and writes down an "I will" statement. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00) Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #1 from DBS Story Sets. Be sure everyone declares and writes 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 everyone declares and writes down their "I will" statements. 45 minutes.
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any questions. 15 minutes
Activity: Conduct a DBS using story #2 from DBS Story Sets. Choose a different person to facilitate. Be sure everyone declares and writes 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. Be sure everyone declares and writes down their "I will" statements. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Discovery Bible Study (8:16). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any 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. Be sure everyone declares and writes down their "I will" statements. 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. Be sure everyone declares and writes down their "I will" statements. 45 minutes
Debrief: Watch Helping Others Discover God (4:42). Evaluate the facilitator, and answer any 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. Be sure everyone declares and writes down their "I will" statements. 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. 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. 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. 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. 15 minutes.
Resources
- See DMM Resources