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I specialize in training pastors, mission agencies, and other Kingdom-minded leaders in how to multiply disciples and catalyze Jesus movements in their areas.
As an international speaker who has spoken to an audience of 10k+, a columnist for an award-winning Christian magazine, one who has founded several global enterprises, and created an online course that has trained thousands of students across 90 nations in how to multiply disciples, I am the go-to person for advice on how to mobilize and activate yourself and others toward greater spiritual fruitfulness. I’ve helped denominational leaders, bishops, pastors, mechanics, hairstylists, and housewives learn to multiply disciples and begin the journey toward launching new multiplying movements of Jesus’ followers in their areas.
“What is the most important quality in a disciple-maker or church planter’s life?” she asked. I paused, reflecting on the many traits that came to mind—diligence, prayer, passion for the lost, and the ability to inspire others. One quality stood out above the rest: perseverance. Without perseverance, Disciple Making Movements (DMMs) rarely take root. God …
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Pruning is rarely pleasant. It often makes things look worse before they get better. Outside my home in Thailand, flowering shrubs line the walkway. Every few months, I trim them back—even the branches still blooming. It feels counterintuitive, but it’s essential for their health and future growth. The same principle applies to disciple-making. If we …
I grew up in Minneapolis, a city known for its beautiful lakes. On sunny days, we’d rent kayaks and paddle across the water. One thing I quickly learned: if I didn’t keep my eyes fixed on the shore, I’d end up paddling around in circles without ever reaching my destination. Disciple-making movement (DMM) efforts can …
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Urban slum communities are often ethnically and religiously diverse, united by poverty, but divided by deep cultural and social barriers. For those pursuing Disciple Making Movements (DMMs), this complexity presents both challenges and opportunities. DMMs grow through natural relationship networks—friends, family, and neighbors. We call these networks our oikos. These networks often follow ethnic or, …