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DBS – Discovery Bible Study

The building blocks of disciple making movements are discovery groups, groups of open people studying God’s word together. The importance of these lie in the simplicity, reproducibility, and engaging transformation that comes through them. Discovery is when people are not told what to believe and do but the Holy Spirit teaches them (John 6:44) andContinue reading “DBS – Discovery Bible Study”

Teens Called to Follow Jesus as Disciple Makers

Three days in the deep woods above Lincoln City, Oregon, I had the chance to inspire and equip 73 teenagers from the valley to take on the adventure of following Jesus to make disciples. It was a wonderful weekend with some amazing young people not to mention the loving and Jesus-reflecting adults that served asContinue reading “Teens Called to Follow Jesus as Disciple Makers”

Two opportunities you can take for movement

Catalyze Movements on the West Coast by Multiplying Missional Communities We can help youStart a GO GROUP or DISCIPLE MAKING TEAMin your church These groups meet weekly for 8-10 weeks and devote 5-8 hours to becoming and making disciples who make disciples.  They are trained in DMM principles, practice going out among the lost ofContinue reading “Two opportunities you can take for movement”

First Steps for the First Year

The first month of 2022 is in the books.  What was an unknown adventure, living as supported missionaries, has begun to take some fuzzy shape as we outlined our goals and strategy for the year, began to have transforming encounters with the lost, and started filling the calendar with trainings and mobilization trips.  Thank youContinue reading “First Steps for the First Year”

Ordinary people: What I love about Acts

What I love about Acts is that God uses ordinary people to propel this miraculous movement by His Holy Spirit. They are all ages, shapes, backgrounds, and beliefs. It is a true multi-ethnic Gospel journey. As unique and miraculous as it is, in the kingdom this is normal. Wouldn’t you want to be part ofContinue reading “Ordinary people: What I love about Acts”

What are Russ and Kristen Doing Now?

We will be leading a team to engage the lost in our city, Corvallis, Oregon, with the gospel. We are praying and preparing for a multiplying movement of disciples who make disciples and small fellowships that reproduce. In other areas of the world, like Asia, India and Africa, we are seeing many miraculous movements likeContinue reading “What are Russ and Kristen Doing Now?”

DMM Training open for registration

NEXT TRAINING STARTING in CORVALLIS, Oregon – July 14, 2021, 7-8:30PMLocation: First Baptist Church, Corvallis – 125 NW 10th St.SIGN UP HERE Our DMM Training is an introduction to Disciple-Making Movements. DMM is a multiplicative disciple-making process that can lead to reproducing churches sweeping through a people group or population segment (often called Church PlantingContinue reading “DMM Training open for registration”

Let’s Raise the Sails for a Kingdom Movement

Only God can start a movement.  But our responsibility is to do our job and raise the sails for His Spirit to blow. 1. Multiply Extraordinary Prayer2. Focus on God’s Word3. Go out among the Lost, finding people of peace4. See discovery groups start of open people with family and friends5. Cast vision for mission6.Continue reading “Let’s Raise the Sails for a Kingdom Movement”