2026 MAP – the week of August 30, 2026
By Toan Nguyen
Dear brothers & sisters: “Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 8 – Multiply Leaders – Empower Rapid Advance (part 3) It’s time for honest questions: Does your church or ministry have a written leadership development pathway? Is your church or ministry consistently producing new high-quality leaders who are
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2026 MAP – the week of August 23, 2026
By Toan Nguyen
Dear brothers & sisters: “Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 8 – Multiply Leaders – Empower Rapid Advance (part 2) I have sat through numerous conferences, meetings, and focus groups on church growth, and I can tell you with confidence that these two practices are essential to growing
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Principle 8 – Multiply Leaders – Empower Rapid Advance (part 1)
By Toan Nguyen
Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 14) TIP #6: Evaluate the effectiveness of your gathering, make any needed adjustments, and start planning your next one. Pay close attention to the details. The discoveries are in the details. TIP #7: Don’t base your effectiveness on a few attempts. It takes
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 14)
By Toan Nguyen
Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 14) TIP #6: Evaluate the effectiveness of your gathering, make any needed adjustments, and start planning your next one. Pay close attention to the details. The discoveries are in the details. TIP #7: Don’t base your effectiveness on a few attempts. It takes
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 13)
By Toan Nguyen
“Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 13) The Practical: How to Gather People TIP #1: Look at your Reach List of names and best contact information and pray for each person to be receptive to the invitations
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 12)
By Toan Nguyen
“Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 11) I intentionally frequent the same coffee shops, restaurants, and businesses. I avoid the drive-thru and make it a point to go inside and talk with people. Being a disciple maker
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 11)
By Toan Nguyen
“Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 11) I intentionally frequent the same coffee shops, restaurants, and businesses. I avoid the drive-thru and make it a point to go inside and talk with people. Being a disciple maker
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 10)
By Toan Nguyen
“Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 10) On another occasion, we invited our neighbors to our house for a Bible study get-together. We prepared a fun icebreaker to help people get to know each other. My wife
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 9)
By Toan Nguyen
“Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 9) Once I was driving home after evening classes, and I sensed the Spirit of God asking me to visit a man named Kevin. He had been a neighbor of mine
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Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 8)
By Toan Nguyen
Editorial comments “Discipleship Uncomplicated”, The 8 Principles of Disciple Making by Dr. Warren Haynes Principle 7 – Gather People – Gather People to Influence People (part 8) As a follower of Jesus, YOU are a spiritual “difference maker”. You can move the spiritual needle in peoples’ lives. By practicing disciple-making skills like knowing people by
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