(part 4 of a week long series on “Focus on the Right People” and multiplication)
“What really counts in the ultimate perpetuation of our work is the faithfulness with which our converts go out and make leaders out for their converts, not simply more followers”
Robert Coleman
This week we’re discussing “Focus on the Right People”. Â Today, some practical tips I’ve gleaned from one of the best in the business: Roger Hershey.
Many of you know Roger Hershey as one of the greatest spiritual multipliers in Campus Crusade’s history.
A few of his thoughts (that he taught at our Local Leaders conference last fall):
Campus Directors — one of your most important roles is to monitor multiplication
2 key components of monitoring multiplication with your staff — help them learn how to:
- Work with the right people (read more about the Right People in this great article by Tim Henderson on CruPressGreen; written to students so it’s a great resource to have student leaders read)
- Do the right things with disciples (another great article by Tim Henderson at CruPressGreen on the 3 components of good discipleship)
Movements don’t grow when staff or student leaders work with people who aren’t aligned to our mission and don’t want to multiply.
One very practical way to monitor multiplication with your staff/students:
- Give each staff a blank multiplication chart (see below to view/download) at the beginning of the year and review it with him/her throughout the year (almost on a weekly basis)
- Evaluate which disciples are multiplying and which ones are not and ask why they aren’t — what are the barriers and how can you help them?
One more resource on this topic: The definitive book on Selection in ministry is The Masterplan of Evangelism – we’ve often read Chapter 1 (that addresses Selection)Â as a staff team.
For those who’ve never read it – it’s a look at how Jesus did evangelism. Â A must read for anyone in ministry (and it’s short!).
Download a great study guide on the Masterplan of Evangelism here. Â And buy the book for cheap from CruPress.
Roger’s Blank Multiplication Chart:
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photo courtesy of Steve took it via flickr