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• Sep 03, 2026 (2 months ago)
How do I transition from leading a small group to multiplying new disciple-makers?
Our discipleship group has been meeting for over a year and we have grown close. However, our goal is multiplication. How do I coach apprentices to step out and launch new groups without causing separation anxiety?
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Sarah Johnson
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Follow the 4-Phase Apprenticeship Pipeline (2 Timothy 2:2):
- Phase 1 (I do, you watch): You model leading discussions, prayer, and hospitality.
- Phase 2 (I do, you help): Give your co-leader specific responsibilities (leading the icebreaker or closing prayer).
- Phase 3 (You do, I help): The apprentice leads the study while you observe and give encouraging feedback afterwards.
- Phase 4 (You do, someone else watches): They commission and launch a new group with their own apprentice!
Celebrate multiplication as a graduation and kingdom victory rather than a separation.
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How do you discern if an apprentice is truly ready to lead their own group?
What specific character and spiritual indicators should I look for before officially commissioning an apprentice to launch a new group?
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