The material posted here can help you reach out to people in your city, in your sphere of influence, and in affinity groups you are connected to. With God's help and the power of the Holy Spirit—and with patience and endurance—I believe you can reach your city and begin discipling people at different stages of life and spiritual growth. As that happens, the Lord will help you connect people together into a small discipleship community—into groups of disciples coming together in a 'simple church' format, as an outreach-focused and missions-minded spiritual family, a harvest community.

Before you step into the lessons that follow, I want to give a short explanation of why we use this methodology. Think of this as the foundation, the reason behind the simple process you are about to learn.

If we look at the normal church model, everything usually depends on one highly trained and highly capable person. That individual becomes the focal point in every meeting, while everyone else mainly receives. The problem is, the number of trained leaders is always far smaller than the need. And even though churches may be growing, in most places the growth of born-again Christianity or followership of Jesus barely keeps up with population growth—or at best is only slightly above it.

But if what we are praying for—true revival—actually comes, we will never be able to produce enough trained, capable leaders (as we currently define them) to meet the need. The gap between the number of professional leaders and the number of people who need to be discipled is simply too wide. That is why, whenever we have seen real movements of God around the world, they have not come through professionals, but through untrained yet willing, ready, and available people.

The system that enables this is one that allows even the newest believer—even a spiritual "baby"—to lead others into the knowledge of the Lord and into obedient followership of Him. How? By pointing people not to themselves, but to the supreme authority of Scripture, and by trusting not in their own talents or giftings, but in the breath and power of the Holy Spirit.

This is done through a simple methodology that draws people into the Word: helping them retell in their own words what they read, reflect on what it means, notice what it teaches them about God and about people, consider what they can believe or obey, decide how they will try to obey it, and determine with whom they will share it.

Of course, all this is helped by some basic training in what we call "simple to spiritual conversations." We begin with simple conversations, then move into serious conversations, and from there into spiritual conversations. These spiritual conversations naturally lead to an invitation into Discovery Bible Study.

This way is both sustainable and reproducible. It is not dependent on trained leadership, and therefore it removes the ceiling that so often prevents true multiplication. This is not the only way, and of course we rely not on the method but on the Holy Spirit Himself. Still, by walking this way we eliminate many of the obstacles that can stifle a movement.

So ask yourself: What is actually needed for a church to exist? According to Scripture, what is the minimum?

Do we need a PA system, a sound system, lights, smoke machines, or a worship band? Do we need a board, ushers, advertisements, a rented hall or stadium, or government permits?

When we look at the Book of Acts and see how the Word of God was spreading, we realize none of these things is essential. They may be helpful, but they are not necessary. In fact, sometimes they can even become barriers.

What is essential is the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the people of God gathered together as His ekklesia.

When these seven questions guide every gathering (DBS), they ensure that even the newest group begins with the DNA of worship, prayer, ministry, accountability, discovery, obedience, and evangelism.

I pray that as you continue into the material that follows, you will be built up and edified, strengthened in faith, and equipped to both follow Jesus more closely and to help others do the same.

The challenge today is not simply that people are not hearing about Jesus. The challenge is that the way many churches are structured cannot multiply fast enough to meet the growing spiritual hunger. If revival comes, we will need a way for ordinary believers — not just pastors — to disciple others.

That is why this training is designed to equip every believer to:

This is not theory. It is a proven path, practiced in movements across the world.

You were chosen to bear fruit—everyone is called to make disciples. God delights to use ordinary people to reach ordinary people (that's us).

We begin with the truth that Jesus has given three commissions (Matthew 10, Luke 10, Matthew 28). Each reveals that disciple-making is not just for a few leaders but for every follower.

Every believer is called to be evangelistic. This does not mean everyone has the gift of evangelism, but it means God wants to use ordinary people—like you and me—so that all other ordinary people can be empowered to do the same.

This is why prayer is central. Passion for Jesus leads us into a life of worship, and worship fuels prayer. Without prayer, disciple-making loses its power.

Practical step this week:

Memory Verse: John 15:16 - "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide..."

In Luke 10, Jesus sends out His disciples to look for a Person of Peace. This is someone open about their struggles, hungry for answers, and quick to share with others.

When we find such a person, we invite them into a Discovery Bible Study. DBS is not a teaching method—it is a facilitation method. The Holy Spirit is the teacher. Our role is to ask the same 7 simple questions each time, so that anyone— even new believers—can lead a group.

The 7 DBS Questions:

By repeating these, we form the DNA of a multiplying disciple-making community.

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:1–9; Matthew 10:5–13.

Reflection Questions: