The Power of Multiplication
Do you ever feel like the Church is missing the point? Amid all our activities—services, projects, mission trips, plans, and ministries—it’s easy to lose sight of the Church's true purpose.
Win Arn, a church consultant, found that 89% of church attendees believe the Church exists to take care of their families and personal needs. That’s nearly 9 out of 10 Christians who see the Church as being about them, rather than the unsaved—the very people Christ came to save!
The Problem: A Culture of Addition, Not Multiplication
This mindset has created a culture where people frequently switch churches, seeking comfort rather than commitment. In fact, 90% of church growth comes from Christians leaving one congregation to join another. This “seat-swapping” culture undermines true discipleship, accountability, and unity in the Body of Christ.
When things get tough—whether in relationships, spiritual growth, or serving—it’s easier to just move on. This has left many churches satisfied with growth by addition instead of striving for the transformative power of multiplication.
This limited mindset has also dulled our drive to fully embrace the Great Commission. While many are content with attending a few classes, joining a small group, or serving occasionally, we’re called to something much greater: becoming disciples who make disciples. Imagine this:
One Christian leads a single person to Christ in a year and dedicates the rest of the year to discipleship.
By the end of the year, both are fully discipled and ready to lead someone else to Christ.
If this process continues, over 33 million people would come to Christ in 25 years. In less than 40 years, the entire global population of 7.9 billion could be reached!
That’s the power of multiplication.
Multiplication in Scripture: God’s Design
From the very beginning, God designed multiplication into His creation.
Creation: God commanded humanity and animals to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28).
Covenant with Abraham: God promised Abraham his descendants would outnumber the stars in the sky and sands on the seashore.
The Gospels: The early disciples immediately began bringing others to Jesus. By Pentecost, they were actively making disciples who made disciples, spreading the Gospel exponentially.
The Early Church: The Book of Acts describes a church-planting movement, where “churches were being strengthened in the faith and increasing in number daily” (Acts 16:5).
God is a multiplying God, and He calls us to be a multiplying people.
Principles of Multiplication
As Connection Point Church begins its journey toward becoming a multiplying church, let’s explore some key principles that apply to churches and individuals committed to disciple-making.
1. God Multiplies What He Blesses
While God offers unmerited favor to all believers (salvation, grace, fellowship), He also extends a special blessing to those who step out in faith and obedience. Faithful tithing brings blessing, but extravagant giving brings even greater favor. Basic spiritual habits build connection with God, but sacrificial practices like fasting and extended prayer deepen that relationship. When we multiply the basics, God takes it further than we can imagine.
2. Multiplication Is the Natural Outflow of Health
Healthy things reproduce. When a church focuses inward, it stagnates and eventually declines. But when a church risks everything for the sake of multiplying God’s Kingdom, it experiences vitality and growth. A healthy church is outward-focused, constantly planting seeds in new harvest fields.
3. Multiplication Fuels God’s Mission
Everything God provides—our resources, relationships, and opportunities—is meant to advance His mission of seeking and saving the lost. CPC’s journey into church planting and multiplication is just the beginning. By multiplying disciples and churches, we can reach new places, cultures, and people for Christ.
4. Multiplication Requires the Long View
God’s plan for redemption began before creation. His perspective spans generations, and we must adopt the same mindset. Whether we’re discipling someone, planting a church, or sharing the Gospel with a neighbor, the fruit of our efforts may not be fully realized for years—or even decades. We tend to overestimate what God will do in the short term and underestimate what He’ll accomplish in the long term. Multiplication demands patience, perseverance, and trust in God’s timing.
A Call to Action: Be a Multiplier
Will you join us—not just by attending or giving—but by becoming a multiplier?
Who can you disciple this year?
What faith risks is God asking you to take?
How can you step into a new harvest field?
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Let’s grab our tools—discipleship, church planting, and multiplication—and get to work in the fields. Together, we can multiply God’s Kingdom and transform the world for His glory.
