Additional Discussion Questions and Topics to be used with Disciple-Makers-to-Be

POTENTIAL CHURCH GROWTH THROUGH
SPIRITUAL MULTIPLICATION

(rather than just through addition)

God designed a system of multiplication whereby humans have populated the earth. A married couple incapable of having children is often feels sad, yet there is little surprise in many churches when believers are not spiritually reproducing or being involved in the spiritual growth of others / making disciples.

Consider that church growth through multiplication is much more productive over the long term than just addition. This is very important, because the seeming short-term ineffectiveness of personal discipleship has led many to the illusion that it really is not the best method.

The figures in the column on the left represent the number of converts if a Christian were able to win one person to Christ each and every day of the year. (addition)

The figures in the column on the right represent the number of fruitful disciples if each Christian was faithful during each 6-month period to mentor just one new convert to a level of spiritual maturity whereby that Christian could be used by the Lord, in turn, to mentor another convert. (multiplication)

At the beginning, the figures on the right are less impressive, because growth takes time. However, it has a much greater long-term benefit. Where should you spend the most energy?

2 Timothy 2:2 And what you (Timothy) have heard from me (Paul) in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Church Growth Through Spiritual Multiplication

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Church Growth Through Spiritual Multiplication