Engage with Multiplication Training | e3 Partners · The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast summary

Key takeaways

Multiplication in church is a communal effort that involves equipping every believer, not just pastors.
Understanding the four phases of church movement can help revitalize declining church structures.
Engaging with simple, effective tools in discipleship promotes obedience and community involvement.
Training and regular practice in sharing the gospel are essential for fostering a missionary mindset within the church.
Maintaining accountability and a focus on application helps churches transition from knowledge-based to obedience-based discipleship.

Summary

Introduction to Multiplication Training

In this episode, Don Webride introduces a track session from E3 Partners centered around multiplication training. He emphasizes the need for training the saints to engage in effective disciple-making, highlighting a return to organic multiplication in church movements and sharing experiences from his past at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.

Phases of Movement in Church Growth

Webride outlines four essential phases of movement in church growth: unreach, movement phase, formalization phase, and institutional phase. He discusses how many churches have transitioned from organic movements to institutional forms, leading to a decline in growth. The aim is to re-inject 'Kingdom DNA' into churches to foster a more impactful ministry.

Engaging the Priesthood of Believers

The session discusses empowering the priesthood of believers as a means to cultivate multiplication. Webride stresses that everyone in the church is called to participate in evangelism and disciple-making, rather than leaving it solely to pastors. He emphasizes the need for practical tools for equipping believers to effectively share their faith.

Tools and Strategies for Discipleship

Webride presents various simple, biblical, reproducing tools that can be implemented within church structures. These tools are aimed at encouraging active participation and obedience in the community, flipping the traditional teaching model by ensuring that discussions focus on application and obedience.

The Role of Training and Community Engagement

The importance of community engagement is highlighted, with discussions on how to cultivate a culture of sharing the gospel among believers. Webride suggests methods for church structures to provide ongoing training and accountability, emphasizing communal involvement and regular practice of evangelism.

Conclusion and Call to Action

The episode concludes with a call to action for churches to adopt these principles and strategies to become missionally effective. The emphasis is on how maintaining an active and trained congregation can lead to a revitalized church that engages with the surrounding community and embodies the heart of God for multiplication.

Show notes

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Activate the priesthood. Multiplication cannot be done by one pastor or a team of educated ministers. It takes the entire body of Christ to accomplish the task. This track will detail on time training for the equipping of the saints for the work of the Lord.

Engage with Multiplication Training | e3 Partners