10 Most Common Mistakes when Shifting to Multiplication

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Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes in Disciple Making Movements

In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard discusses the essential shifts needed to transition from addition to multiplication in disciple making. He focuses on the top 10 common mistakes that leaders and churches make when pursuing disciple-making movements, such as prioritizing models over missions, innovating before imitating, and treating disciple-making as a side hustle. Josh provides practical principles and corrective actions to help leaders avoid these pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, adaptability, and deep leadership development. Ideal for church leaders and anyone passionate about multiplying disciples effectively.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

01:10 Top 10 Mistakes in Disciple Making Movements

03:02 Mistake 1: Falling in Love with the Model

07:51 Mistake 2: Innovating Before Imitating

11:59 Mistake 3: Doing the Work for People

14:36 Mistake 4: Spreading Too Thin

17:45 Mistake 5: Ignoring Structures

21:26 Mistake 6: Treating Movement as a Side Hustle

23:13 Mistake 7: Expecting Microwave Speed

25:55 Mistake 8: Fearing Mistakes

28:54 Mistake 9: Confusing Language with Culture

31:11 Mistake 10: Quitting Too Soon

33:39 Conclusion and Encouragement