MESSAGE #1 What is DMM?

DMM Stands for Disciple Making Movement and consists of ordinary believers fanning out all over the country, making disciples using the Discovery Bible Study. 

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Instant Impact (for those with only 10 seconds)
Movements aren’t driven by professionals.
Not everyone’s going to church. But many are asking questions only the Bible answers. Ask around—you’ll be surprised who’s ready.

Take Two (for those with only about two minutes)
Disciple Making Movements thrive on simplicity. They don’t need big budgets, polished sermons, or perfect leaders. They start when ordinary people invite a friend to explore Scripture with a question. That one step can multiply into families, campuses, neighborhoods, even nations. The beauty of DMM is that it’s not about experts—it’s about everyday believers carrying the gospel into everyday places.

• Watch: What is DMM? (2:40)

Deeper Dive (for those with more time)
DMM shifts the focus from addition to multiplication. Traditional models often rely on one leader gathering many, but movements happen when a few disciples begin discipling a few others. Discovery Bible Study is the engine: people read God’s Word, obey it, and share it. Every new group is designed to reproduce from the start. Over time, this obedience-based, Spirit-driven process creates ripple effects far beyond what any one person could accomplish. Ordinary believers become catalysts of extraordinary transformation.

• Read: “Most churches are dwindling. Most denominations are not growing. The population in the United States is exploding . . . the church is losing ground. We are in a steep state of decline… Look at it any way you like: Conversions. Baptisms. Membership. Retention. Participation. Giving. Attendance. Religious literacy. Effect on culture. All are down and dropping. It’s no secret… many of us would admit that the American church model is on life support.” Galanos, Chris. From Megachurch to Multiplication: A Church's Journey Toward Movement (p. 31). Kindle Edition.
• View: Movement vs. Ministry
• Watch: Disciple Making: Alan Hirsch (2:53). See more at Cast Vision.  
• ​Learn: Read a DMM book. 
• Explore: GreatCommission.com