Start Up is a free, 120 minute, interactive training that shows people how to make disciples. It is for anyone who wants to be obedient to Jesus’ teaching of being a disciple-maker. Whether you have a passion for reaching your entire neighborhood or a single friend or family member—this training will be extremely helpful.
Start Up is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on making disciples among those you already know. The second part focuses on making disciples among you don't presently know. You're welcome to stay for just the first part or stick around for the second second part. We'll take a brief break after Part 1.
Start Up is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on making disciples among those you already know. The second part focuses on making disciples among you don't presently know. You're welcome to stay for just the first part or stick around for the second second part. We'll take a brief break after Part 1.
PART 1. MAKING DISCIPLES AMONG THOSE YOU ALREDAY KNOW.
The first place to begin making disciples is among those with whom you presently have a relationship. A great tool to use is the Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Read through the explanation of a Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Do an abbreviated DBS as a group. Use Mark 2:1-12. One person begins by asking another the first question. The person who just answered, then asks another the second question, and so on until you have finished the DBS. In the abbreviated format, everyone answers one question. In the regular version everyone answers all the questions. The shortened version is for the sake of time. You only have 30 minutes. A regular DBS takes 60-90 minutes.
Gather back together and share what you learned about the DBS resource. This tool is being used throughout the world to lead millions to Jesus Christ and start tens of thousands of churches.1 Anyone can facilitate a DBS!
Read through the DBS Facilitator Notes and do an overview of the DBS Story Sets.
Begin doing DBS with those you already know. Think FRANCE; friends, relatives, acquaintances, neighbors, colleagues or classmates, and everyone else you know. Look at your contacts, those you're connected with through social media, etc.
Sign up for ongoing coaching. It's the key to growing as a disciple maker. Talk to your trainer for more details.
The first place to begin making disciples is among those with whom you presently have a relationship. A great tool to use is the Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Read through the explanation of a Discovery Bible Study (DBS).
Do an abbreviated DBS as a group. Use Mark 2:1-12. One person begins by asking another the first question. The person who just answered, then asks another the second question, and so on until you have finished the DBS. In the abbreviated format, everyone answers one question. In the regular version everyone answers all the questions. The shortened version is for the sake of time. You only have 30 minutes. A regular DBS takes 60-90 minutes.
Gather back together and share what you learned about the DBS resource. This tool is being used throughout the world to lead millions to Jesus Christ and start tens of thousands of churches.1 Anyone can facilitate a DBS!
Read through the DBS Facilitator Notes and do an overview of the DBS Story Sets.
Begin doing DBS with those you already know. Think FRANCE; friends, relatives, acquaintances, neighbors, colleagues or classmates, and everyone else you know. Look at your contacts, those you're connected with through social media, etc.
Sign up for ongoing coaching. It's the key to growing as a disciple maker. Talk to your trainer for more details.
PART 2. MAKING DISCIPLES AMONG THOSE YOU DON'T PRESENTLY KNOW.
The real harvest is among those we don't presently know. John 4:35 There are two ways to discover these people: situationally and intentionally. Situational begins with casual, friendly conversation. It occurs as we encounter people during the everyday activities of life. An excellent resource for this is the FARM conversation.
The intentional method consists of a purposeful decision to engage people and uses a more straightforward approach. A great tool for this is Prayer Walk.
EVERY DISCIPLE MAKING MOVEMENT CONSISTS OF BELIEVERS ENGAGING THE LOST SITUATIONALLY AND GOING OUT AMONG THE LOST INTENTIONALLY.
Read through the explanation of a FARM conversation. For the sake of time, just read the bold print of More Helpful Principles.
Practice having an abbreviated FARM conversation in groups. One person asks another person a Family question. The person who just answered, then asks another an Academic (or Occupation) question. The person who just answered, then asks another a Recreation question. The person who just answered, then asks another a Message question. Ask the Spiritual Background question since we are limited by time. For example, "It's been fun to get to know your personal background, I'm curious, what is your spiritual background?" If you already know the person you are talking with, ask them to tell you something you don't already know about that topic.
Gather back together and share what you learned about the FARM conversation.
Read through the explanation of Prayer Walk.
Practice the first step of a Prayer Walk. One person asks another the two prayer questions, "May I pray for you?" and "If God was to perform a miracle in your life, what would you ask for?" Remember the answer of the person you asked. You'll be praying about it in a few minutes. The person who just answered, then asks another the two questions. Repeat this pattern until everyone has asked and answered the two questions. Then pray as a group about what was just shared.
Gather back together and share what you learned about Prayer Walk.
Begin make disciples among those you don't presently know by having FARM conversations and doing Prayer Walks.
Sign up for ongoing coaching. It's the key to growing as a disciple maker. Talk to your trainer for more details.
Review Start Up Coaching for ideas on how to coach those you train and/or take through Start Up. The code is 281620.
- Dr. David Garrison, Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World (Monument CO: WIGTake Resources, 2007). Part 2: Chapters 3-10 Kindle