3 Building Blocks of a DMN
Simple Churches |
Discipleship Groups |
Celebration & Training |
The three basic building blocks that support and expand a disciple multiplication network are simple churches, discipleship groups, and regional celebration and training.
Simple Churches
A simple gathering of two or more disciples anywhere, anytime, to love, obey and share about Jesus.
Simple churches are the most organic and vibrant component of a Disciple Multiplication Network. They are the gathering of two or more disciples growing together in loving obedience to the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) with the presence and authority of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 18:18-20) and the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
A simple church gives unlimited opportunities to every participant and disciple to
Since a simple church can take place anywhere at anytime, it empowers disciples to engage in evangelism, disciple making, and gathering seekers and new disciples without the unnecessary constraints of a church building, a specific time frame, or a formal program.
A simple church gives unlimited opportunities to every participant and disciple to
- Worship the Lord,
- Evangelize,
- Grow,
- Serve Others,
- Exercise Spiritual Gifts,
- Develop Leadership,
- Multiply Disciples & Churches.
Since a simple church can take place anywhere at anytime, it empowers disciples to engage in evangelism, disciple making, and gathering seekers and new disciples without the unnecessary constraints of a church building, a specific time frame, or a formal program.
Discipleship Groups
A committed gathering of 2 to 5 disciple-makers for mutual discipleship, encouragement, accountability, and prayer.
Discipleship Groups are the most heart-to-heart gathering of a Disciple Multiplication Network. They are the gathering of 2 to 5 disciples of the same sex who commit themselves voluntarily to pursue personal purity, faithfulness to the Great Commission, and spiritual growth in a completely transparent and accountable environment.
A Discipleship Group gives many opportunities for mutual discipleship, encouragement, and accountability in the three essential areas of
Discipleship Groups provide a safe, honest, and open environment in a simple and reproducible format for disciple-makers to grow together in their walk with the Lord, their ability to overcome temptations, their mission to make disciples, their character, marriage, and family relationships. Discipleship groups are designed to remain small, highly relational and transparent for the purpose of developing long-term, committed, and mutually accountable relationships among spiritual companions.
A Discipleship Group gives many opportunities for mutual discipleship, encouragement, and accountability in the three essential areas of
- Character Development,
- Evangelism & Church Planting,
- Spiritual Growth.
Discipleship Groups provide a safe, honest, and open environment in a simple and reproducible format for disciple-makers to grow together in their walk with the Lord, their ability to overcome temptations, their mission to make disciples, their character, marriage, and family relationships. Discipleship groups are designed to remain small, highly relational and transparent for the purpose of developing long-term, committed, and mutually accountable relationships among spiritual companions.
Celebration & Training
A large gathering of disciples within a DMN region for celebration, vision sharing, and training.
Regional Celebration & Training Events are the largest, most energy-packed, and inspiring gathering of a Disciple Multiplication Network. They are the gathering of disciples, disciple makers, and trainers within a regional network to celebrate, share, and learn together on a regular basis as a big spiritual family.
A Regional Celebration & Training Event has the three main purposes of
The general rundown of a Regional Celebration & Training Event looks like this:
Celebration (30-45 mins)
Vision Sharing (15-30 mins)
Training (45-60 mins)
A Regional Celebration & Training Event has the three main purposes of
- Celebration: honoring Jesus
- Vision Sharing: sharing visions and directions given by the Holy Spirit
- Training: teaching and equipping participants to be fruitful and faithful disciples and disciple makers.
The general rundown of a Regional Celebration & Training Event looks like this:
Celebration (30-45 mins)
- Praise & Worship
- Thanksgiving prayers
- Communion
- Testimonies of transformation, breakthroughs, and answered prayers
Vision Sharing (15-30 mins)
- Apostolic and missional vision and direction
- Collaborative projects and outreach strategies
- Cross-cultural and international missions
Training (45-60 mins)
- Practical teachings on discipleship, spiritual growth, missions, etc.
- Training on ministry tools and strategies