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Cory and Brian continue the conversation around creating lightweight, agile structures for ordinary people exploring multiplication. Our conversation revolves around the topic of multiplication in the context of microchurches. The main areas we explore today are launching new leaders, starting new discovery groups, and launching new microchurches. We emphasize the need for flexibility and creativity in these processes and highlight the significance of fostering a sense of family and belonging in the multiplication journey.

In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss the concept of building light agile structures within organizations and microchurches. We explore the importance of flexible grammar and the need for organizations to be willing to restructure in response to emergent practices. We introduce the concept of the Lightload Leader Starfish, which emphasizes the importance of organic systems and circle cells in building agile structures. We also discuss the Kansas City Underground as an example of embodying lightweight and agile systems. The conversation explores the themes of conflict resolution, network expansion, and organizational restructuring within the context of the Underground network. We also touch on the postures and skills needed for leaders in a decentralized structure, including humility, equality, and a co-laboring mindset.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss observation number 10 from twofoureight.org. In this episode we talk about building simple and agile structures and tools in urban disciple making movements. We explore the idea of creating light, flexible organizational structures and teams that reflect together, innovate, and apply emergent practices. We emphasize the importance of adaptability and the need to iterate and adjust strategies based on the context and the leading of the Holy Spirit. We also discuss the significance of fostering a team environment that encourages creativity, freedom, and obedience to the Lord.

Cory and Brian hang with Gui Fadlalla and discuss the importance of finding the few who can reach the many in disciple-making. They share personal stories and experiences, highlighting the need for depth and soul care in the process. Gui talks about his work in using soccer as a tool for ministry and equipping coaches to be disciple-makers. The conversation emphasizes the shift from a fast-paced approach to a more intentional and focused investment in a few individuals.

Haley Miller and Cory Ozbun discuss the work of Zero Hour, the student arm of Kansas City Underground, in equipping high school students to live as disciple-makers in their schools. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the few to reach the many and the need for students to have a team and mentor to support them in their mission. They also highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of reaching the post-Christian generation and share stories of the fruit and transformation they have witnessed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on training camps and the importance of creating ecosystems for gospel saturation.Takeaways

Cory and Brian introduce the topic of focusing on the few to reach the many in the context of urban movements and everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of thinking strategically in urban contexts due to their complexity and the need to find the few who can replicate and reach others. The conversation also highlights the role of catalyzers and disciple-makers in the process, and the need to balance the desire for impact with personal capacity. The main takeaway is to know and invest in the few who can make a difference in their specific contexts.

Takeaways


In urban contexts, it is important to think strategically and focus on the few who can replicate and reach others.
Catalyzers and disciple makers play different roles in the process of reaching the few to reach the many.
It is crucial to balance the desire for impact with personal capacity and avoid taking on too much.
The key takeaway is to know and invest in the few who can make a difference in their specific contexts.