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ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 5

Multiplication & Movement

Teaching points

  • Addition asks 'How many can we gather?' Multiplication asks 'How many can we send?'
  • The goal is not one great church — it is many healthy churches. One church cannot reach a city alone.
  • Every leader should be asking: 'Who am I raising up to do what I do?' If no one, you are a bottleneck.
  • Movements happen when ordinary believers are empowered to do extraordinary work for the Kingdom.
  • Multiplication requires releasing control. You cannot multiply what you hoard.

Read in Scripture

  • 2 Timothy 2:2
  • Acts 19:10
  • 1 Corinthians 3:6
  • Colossians 1:6
  • Isaiah 11:9

Reflect

  • Is your ministry growing by addition or multiplication?
  • Who are you raising up to do what you do?
  • What are you holding onto that needs to be released for multiplication?
  • What would it take for your church to plant its first daughter church?

Put it into practice

  • Identify one person you can begin training to lead.
  • Create a simple, reproducible version of one thing you do well.
  • Release one responsibility to someone you are developing.

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