The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast If I Were Starting From Scratch: How Jesus Builds Multiplying Movements
Jan 12, 2026
Explore radical ways to build a multiplying church from scratch. Discover the transformative power of prayer and dependency on the Holy Spirit. Learn to identify 'people of peace' and invest deeply in a few faithful followers. Embrace simple, reproducible gatherings that prioritize obedience-based discipleship. Josh Howard emphasizes the importance of refusing complexity and normalizing immediate obedience for exponential growth. Be inspired to take bold steps in your faith journey!
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Prioritize Prayer Before Strategy
- Slow down and build extended seasons of prayer and fasting before strategy or activity.
- Teach listening to the Holy Spirit and normalize dependence rather than hustle.
Find And Stay With People Of Peace
- Look for 'people of peace' who are receptive instead of chasing crowds or the impressive.
- Stay with those open people, eat with them, open Scripture, and disciple them where they live.
Disciple A Few And Model Life With Them
- Choose three to five faithful, teachable people and pour your life into them rather than running programs.
- Take them everywhere with you so disciple-making is caught as well as taught.
