Prayer is the key to experiencing providential encounters with those who are ready to make disciples. 
Many Christians understand the importance of making disciples, but lack the practical "how-to." GreatCommission.com bridges this gap with an easy three-step strategy using simple and proven tools designed to initiate a Disciple Making Movement (DMM).

Step 1: Find Persons of Peace: In Luke 10:1-20, people of peace are those who welcome conversation, accept prayer, respond positively to Bible stories, and are eager to share them. You can find them in two ways: situationally, using the FARM Conversation, or intentionally, through a Prayer Walk.

Step 2: Teach Discovery Bible Study (DBS) to persons of peace. DBS is the primary tool in disciple making movements (DMM). There are two versions of DBS, the website version embedded into this site and a stand alone app called WAHA. Each is unique, look them over and decide which is most relevant for your disciples. 

Step 3: Coach those you teach DBS to form and facilitate their own Discovery Group. Use Coach as a template help move  the process from multiplication to maturity. 

Additionally, there are sequential training resources for those looking to teach others:
  • Launch: a Level 1 resource introducing the basic tools of disciple making designed to start Discovery Groups.
  • DMM Training: a Level 2 resource offering an  in-depth look that connects the "how-to" of Launch with the "why" behind disciple making.
  • Impact: a student-led strategy, ensuring that every student on any given campus has the opportunity to discover more about God.
STEP 1: FIND PERSONS OF PEACE

In Luke 10:1-20, people of peace are those who welcome conversation, accept prayer, respond positively to Bible stories, and are eager to share them. You can find them in two ways: situationally, using the FARM Conversation, or intentionally, through a Prayer Walk.
STEP 2: TEACH DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY (DBS)

​Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is the primary tool in disciple making movements (DMM). There are two versions of DBS, the website version embedded into this site and a stand alone app called WAHA. Each is unique, look them over and decide which is most relevant for your disciples. 
STEP 3: COACH TO MULTIPLICATION

​Guide those you taught to use DBS, to form and facilitate their own Discovery Group. Use Coach as a template help move  the process from multiplication to maturity. 
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LAUNCH: HOW TO START DISCOVERY GROUPS.
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MULTIPLY: HOW TO TRAIN OTHERS TO MAKE DISCIPLES WHO MAKE DISCIPLES.
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IMPACT: HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES STUDENT TO STUDENT
Many Christians understand the significance of disciple-making, but often struggle with the practical "how-to." GreatCommission.com bridges this gap with resources that provide a roadmap for personal growth and a blueprint for ministries embarking on the disciple-making journey. These resources can be utilized individually in a self-taught format or within a group led by a facilitator. There are two main options:

Level 1: Launch is a multi-session starting resource that focuses on the foundational tools of disciple-making. It emphasizes the "how-to" aspects, equipping individuals with practical skills to begin their disciple-making journey.

Level 2: DMM Training is an in-depth, application-oriented, multi-session free training that follows Launch. This training connects the "how-to" of Launch with the "why" behind disciple-making, providing a comprehensive understanding of Disciple Making Movements (DMM).

Note: The various tools are also available in a standalone format. Additionally, IMPACT offers a student-led disciple making strategy. 
Many Christians understand the significance of disciple-making, but often struggle with the practical "how-to." GreatCommission.com bridges this gap with resources that provide a roadmap for personal growth and a blueprint for ministries embarking on the disciple-making journey. These resources can be utilized individually in a self-taught format or within a group led by a facilitator. There are two main options:

Level 1: Launch is a multi-session starting resource that focuses on the "How To" by focusing the foundational tools of disciple-making.

Level 2: DMM Training is an in-depth, application-oriented, multi-session free training that follows Launch. This training connects the "how-to" of Launch with the "why" behind disciple-making, providing a comprehensive understanding of Disciple Making Movements (DMM).

Note: The various tools are also available in a stand alone format. Furthermore, IMPACT offers a student-led strategy, ensuring that every student across every campus has the opportunity to discover more about God.
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PRAY: HOW TO PRAY MOVEMENT STARTING PRAYERS
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ONE THING STUDY: HOW TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL DEVOTION.
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FARM CONVERSATION: HOW TO HAVE A SPONTANEOUS SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION.
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PRAYER WALK: HOW TO HAVE A PLANNED SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION.
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DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY: HOW TO LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE.
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FACILITATOR NOTES: HOW TO GUIDE A DISCOVERY GROUP.
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DBS STORY SETS: A COLLECTION OF USABLE STUDIES.
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HOW TO DEVELOP FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS
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COACH: HOW TO HELP OTHERS MULTIPLY
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COMMUNION
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BAPTISM
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DMM RESOURCES: A LIST OF NEW AND OLD RESOURCES.
Many Christians recognize the significance of disciple-making, but often face hurdles when attempting to implement it. They grapple with the practical "how-to" aspects. GreatCommission.com provides an array of proven tools aimed at tackling these challenges and igniting a disciple-making movement (DMM). Utilize them as a roadmap for your personal disciple-making journey or as a blueprint for your ministry or church.

Below are several standalone tools, all centered around Discovery Bible Study (DBS) highlighted as the primary one. Additionally, there are comprehensive resources for those who prefer a step-by-step approach to disciple-making. These resources start with Launch, tailored for those seeking to kickstart their disciple-making endeavors. Then there's Multiply, an expanded disciple-making resource for adults. Impact is specially designed for students. Lastly, there's the formal DMM Training, which offers an in-depth presentation of the foundational principles guiding the entire DMM process.

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PRAY

Every disciple-making movement begins with a prayer movement—a united, passionate, sustained outpouring of petition. The book of Acts illustrates how every major breakthrough in the early church was fueled by earnest prayer. Prayer places us in God's presence, aligning us with His purposes and unleashing His power to advance his Kingdom. 

There are two ways to pray; individually and in groups. The key is to do both. Increase the time you spend in personal and group prayer that is focused on disciple making. 
Action Step
Begin praying more on an individual basis using the Pray resource as a guide. 

​Gather with at least two others and being praying regularly using Pray as a guide. 
Many Christians understand the importance of making disciples, but may struggle with the practical "how-to." Here's a time-tested, proven three-step strategy to guide you in making disciples who, in turn, make disciples, with the ultimate aim of launching a Disciple Making Movement (DMM). 
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PRAY

Every disciple-making movement begins with a prayer movement—a united, passionate, sustained outpouring of petition. The book of Acts illustrates how every major breakthrough in the early church was fueled by earnest prayer. Prayer connects us with God's presence, aligning us with His purposes and unleashing His power to advance his Kingdom. 

Participate in Great Commission Prayers both individually and together as a group. Elevate your prayer life by praying more than before; go beyond the ordinary. Establish a prayer group by hosting an initial gathering and progressively increasing its regularity and attendance.

Select the ONE prayer practice from the list below that resonates with you, and let it serve as a helpful guide for your prayers.
PRAYER PRACTICES
​​The Open Prayers: Petition the Lord to open your eyes to the spiritual condition of the lost (John 4:35 NIV, Matthew 9:36), to open doors; opportunities for reaching the lost (Colossians 4:3 NIV), to open your mouth to bring clarity and embolden your words in witnessing to the lost (Colossians 4:4; Ephesians 6:19 ESV), and to open the hearts of the lost to an invitation to be discipled (Acts 16:14). This concise prayer can be part of your daily routine.

One Thing Study: Use this devotional tool to pray for yourself, your family, ministry, etc.
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7 Sails Prayer: Pray through the key elements of a disciple-making movement, especially effective for group prayer.

Pray Disciple Making Movement (DMM) Prayers: Pray elements of specific passages for your disciples such as John 17:9-26, Ephesians 1:16-20, and Philippians 1:3-11.

THUMB: Pray for the five major unreached people groups: Tribal, Hindu, Unreligious, Muslim, and Buddhist.

PIPSY: Pray for the Poor, Internationals, Prisoners, Sick, and Youth, as they are often the most receptive to discovering more about God.

Prayer Calendar: Utilize a creative method to pray for others.

Contact List: Pray for at least one person from your contact list daily, aligning their last name initial with the day of the month. Consider reaching out to connect with them and ask how you can pray for them.

110cities.com: Join in a collaborative strategy to saturate key global centers with prayer.
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Beyond.org prayers: Pray for the specific issues highlighted on this strategic disciple-making mission agency website.
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DISCOVER

​During the discovery phase, the goal is to find a person of peace, someone who is open and receptive to your message and invitation. This person may be the one who welcomes your presence and message initially, or they may lead you to such an individual. The objective is to identify those whom God has prepared to become disciple makers.

Discovering people of peace can occur situationally through the FARM Conversation method, allowing engagement with anyone, anywhere, at any time. Situational witnessing takes place as you go; amidst daily routines and interactions.

Alternatively, intentional discovery involves Prayer Walk, targeting those most likely to respond positively to your discipleship invitation. One effective approach is to address practical needs through a Compassion Ministry (such as food distribution) and then follow up with a spiritual conversation. 
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DISCIPLE

​Disciple making encompasses three essential components: training others, coaching them, and receiving coaching. Training encompasses instruction in various tools like Discovery Bible Study (DBS), FARM Conversation, Prayer Walk, One Thing Study, and 7 Sails Prayer. Typically, DBS is the first tool taught, followed by others based on preference. Training focuses on one tool at a time, usually spanning one to three sessions, followed by a one-month application period during which coaching occurs on a weekly basis. Structured training templates such as Launch and Multiply offer organized approaches to this process.

Continual coaching is essential for sustained growth and application in the disciple-making journey, providing personalized support and guidance beyond initial training. While training initiates the process, coaching ensures ongoing implementation and development. Resources like Coach can offer valuable templates for structuring coaching meetings, fostering effective disciple-making relationships. The goal of coaching is to guide disciples through the stages of forming a Discovery Group, which focuses on DBS, and then transitioning into a Disciple Making Community (church) that practices the 7 elements of a Disciple Making Movement (DMM).

Finally, those in coaching roles must also receive coaching themselves to grow and improve. One option is to join a national weekly online coaching meeting after completing the eLife DMM Training, which spans 8 weeks. Alternatively, you can seek out a like-minded individual who shares your devotion to disciple making and engage in mutual coaching using the following map.
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