Movements with Steve Addison 078-Curtis Sergeant on Training Workers for Multiplication [podcast]
Dec 9, 2014
Curtis Sergeant, a missionary with 25 years of experience, has been instrumental in fostering church planting movements worldwide. He discusses his early experiences in China and how he trains others in the U.S. at Metacamp. Curtis emphasizes the importance of disciple-making through storytelling, preparing believers for suffering, and recognizing mission opportunities. He shares a revolutionary training cycle that empowers laypeople to lead simple, multiplying churches, highlighting U.S. success stories that reflect diverse community engagement.
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From East Asia To Metacamp
- Curtis Sergeant grew up in East Asia, saw a major CPM in southern China, and spent years training others to catalyze movements.
- He later served in U.S. roles and founded Metacamp to train North American lay leaders for CPM work.
Use Four Focused One-Week Modules
- Structure U.S. training into four one-week modules covering disciple-making, stewarding networks, oral learners, and holistic ministry.
- Prefer full-week trainings plus three months of scheduled coaching for higher implementation rates.
Oral Learner Methods Help The West
- Although primary oral learners are fewer in the U.S., teaching primary-oral methods benefits secondary oral learners too.
- Story and visual communication suit oral learners and improve disciple-making in Western contexts.
