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4.3 ACOP Global Mission’s Strategy
Jerry & Brenda talked about two different strategies for missions. One was an "addition strategy" the other was a "multiplication strategy". Discuss the difference between these two strategies and state reasons why one is preferred over the other.
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The two strategies, I think can be simple put , going fishing with a rod and reel or going fishing with a net.
Jesus, sent his disciples two by two and the great commission. Matt 28:18-20
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When the Bible talks about people, it cares about numbers, because each number is a soul.
Multiplication, as possible, is always preferred, because more souls are getting connected to Jesus. The differences between Addition and Multiplication could be compared to the old saying of “give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime.” If we simply teach people about Jesus, they will be saved, and that’s amazing. If we teach them the full workings of Jesus and the life He invites us into, they will naturally share this good news with others, who will share it with others, causing a multiplication affect.
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The addition stratgey is extremely limiting as if the maker of the disciples leaves or passes, the disciples are left floundering and there will be no new people being discipled. The multiplication strategy is the more biblical principle as we are all called to make disciples (that includes the people that we make disciples). This strategy has the potential for exponential growth, meaning that there are significantly more people getting to know Jesus, which is what this is all for.
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Multiflication strategy is the ideal and applaud the early missionaries of one way ticket; what a faith and commitment. Glory be to God.
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