Mobilizing denominations / churches in order to multiply workers / church planters).

From “ministry strategy” to “movement strategy” (Identifying and networking with potential workers to focus on multiplication.

Q: How can we be a catalyst towards God’s vision? Q: What will it take to see the fulfillment of God’s vision?

From “what can we do” to “what’s it going to take? (WIGTake)” – ruthless, single-focused vision that drives choices, changes, and sacrifices.

Q: Who should be involved in discovering God’s plan ( missio Dei)? Q: What is God’s vision for the people we are working with?

From “what can we do” to “what is God’s plan ( missio Dei).”.Pre-engagement and Preparation (Prayer, Vision, Team) “Q” refers to coaching questions to guide your team towards personal application and contextualization of these paradigm shifts. Making disciples requires a multi-pronged approach so that multiplication occurs. As your team discusses these shifts, you will reflect on several implications for ministry, from grasping the God-sized vision (WIGtake ) to leadership development. Neglecting a key aspect can hamper the development of a multiplying movement. Each item is like a facet in a diamond that is significant when viewed as part of the complete diamond. As you consider these changes keep in mind that there are no shortcuts or silver bullets. The list is designed to be used as discussion points for your disciple-making team. The proposal is that these paradigm shifts in ministry activities, priorities, and resources are needed to “make the road straight” for the Spirit to come (See the previous post for further explanation). Some of them are practices that I have employed in my ministry, others are practices that I did not focus on and regret not doing so, since I believe they would have resulted in greater fruit. None of them originate with me and all have been discussed in books and articles on DMM. The following list of CPM/DMM P&Ps are those paradigm shifts that I consider to be particularly significant and impactful.

Ignoring fruitful practices inhibit the birth and growth of disciple-making movements. These principles and practices create a ministry environment in which the fruit of multiplying disciple makers can reasonably be expected. Identifying CPM/DMM principles and practices (P&P) used by effective practitioners sheds light on what leads to fruitful ministry. When we join God in his mission (the missio Dei) as disciple makers, we embrace the NT priority of disciple making that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, can result in multiplying movements.Īt the same time, healthy and productive ministry requires thoughtful strategies, planning, and execution. Fruitful ministry requires our conformity – head, heart and hands – to what God desires for us. God calls us to be disciple makers (Mt 28:19-20) because he seeks to use us for his glory. “The most significant change comes when there is a paradigm shift.” NOTE: A video overview of the significance of paradigm shifts in disciple-making ministry is available.

Paradigm shift team building activity