Building a Multiplying Church in 2026

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Building a Disciple-Making Plan for 2026 | Disciple Maker's Podcast

Join us for the first Disciple Maker's Podcast episode of 2026, where we dive into creating an effective disciple-making plan for your church. We'll explore the importance of focusing on multiplication over mere church growth, setting clear visions and goals, and designing intentional pathways to help your congregation follow Jesus and make disciples who make disciples. Learn how to define success, choose the right vehicles for disciple-making, create impactful rhythms, and invest in key multipliers within your church. Embark on a year-long journey to transform your church's approach to discipleship and witness significant Kingdom impact. For more resources, visit discipleship.org.

00:00 Introduction and Vision for 2026

00:42 The Importance of Multiplication Over Growth

02:18 Defining the Destination: What Kind of Disciples?

06:54 Choosing the Right Vehicles for Disciple Making

10:25 Reality Check: Assessing Your Current Disciple Making

15:20 Hijacking Church Programs for Disciple Making

17:16 Building a 2026 Disciple Making Plan

22:50 Creating Multiplication Rhythms

26:14 Identifying and Investing in Multipliers

27:48 Embedding Prayer and Fasting

28:52 Simplifying the Pathway for New Believers

30:15 Conclusion and Call to Action