Turkey

Disciple Making Principle: Model, Assist, Watch, and Launch

What is M.A.W.L.? It has to do with the disciple making process.

Jesus used this process with His disciples. He modeled how to do the work of the Kingdom. They went with Him, watched Him and learned. He then invited them to assist Him in the work. They joined Him in feeding the five thousand, and in healing the sick, casting out demons, etc. He then sent them out to do the same. Then He checked in with them (watch) to see how they were doing. Jesus left and returned to Heaven, giving them a command and commission to carry on the work.

Most DMM Catalysts are good at modeling and good at leaving. We don’t do so well on the assist and watch parts of M.A.W.L. Modeling is fun and exciting. If you are a natural pioneer, you also like to leave, moving on to new places and visions.

The assist and watch parts of M.A.W.L. are vitally important. They are essential aspects of the disciple making process.

Prayer Point:

Lord, we pray for those who start movements (catalysts) to model healthy leadership, assist new leaders, watch and advise new leaders, and then empower local leaders by moving (in God’s time) to peoples and places in greater need. Bless your disciple makers in Gaziantep who are reaching out to the Turkmen people. May they not forget to be good assistants to those they are mentoring, helping others to become effective disciple makers too. Grow your Turkmen church in Gaziantep with obedient disciples who love you, Lord, and love others well. 

Focus City: Gaziantep

M.A.W.L. definition above comes from here.