Turkey

Disciple Making Principle: Movements Start New Movements

In the past 30 years of practicing DMM, research shows that over 80% of movements are started by other movements. Part of the reason behind this is momentum. A movement is defined by most as: a rapid and exponential growth in making disciples. Among the DMM community we say you have reached movement status when there are at least 4 generations of churches among at least 4 different streams, including around 1000+ people. That is momentum!

Once you've reached this level of healthy disciples who are reproducing themselves you also begin to see these churches gain a heart for other people groups, cities, and nations. They begin to desire to reach beyond their boarders and see others come into the Kingdom too. This is why it is important to continue to coach and mentor current movements. They are highly effective in starting new movements in neighboring regions. Pray for movement leaders to work well with other movement leaders as they lead their movements in finding the best strategies for starting new movements. 

Prayer Point:

Jesus we pray for Movement communities both inside of Turkey and outside of Turkey to gain a heart for the Turkish people. Send out your workers from thriving movements to plant new seeds of the gospel in Gaziantep. Bring the Turks into your fold and help them to become effective disciple makers. Jesus it comes down to your heart and your vision for those you love here in Turkey. We pray for them to experience your love and power in an amazing way that would bring them to their knees. Its about knowing you God, and making you known! 

Focus City: Gaziantep