About this episode
I really enjoyed this interview with Chris Keener about a mathematical model behind movements. That sentence alone scared me at first, but diving into his article and then dialoguing the concepts with him has really helped me think through how I’m approaching the task of multiplying disciples.
Show Notes:
Published Article: A Mathematically Based Model of Disciple Making Movements
Previous Conversation with Brett Butler about Money and Movements: https://pheaney.substack.com/p/movements-and-money
Time Stamps, Topics & Quotes:
5:33 “before multiplication happens there is a lag where things don’t seem to move”
12:10 Two key factors: Receptivity and Relationships
21:40 “You control the amount of time that you spend”
23:05 Purely scattering seeds will not get you to multiplication
25:22 Rejoice if you have a new disciple every 2 years
30:15 The math breaks down if we rely on paid professionals
35:40 “Do I demand the reward of seeing frequent positive results?”
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