Disciple-Making Movements, often simplified to DMM, are grassroots movements centered on the rapid multiplication of disciples, churches, and leaders. They prioritize simplicity, indigenous leadership development, and cultural adaptation, aiming to empower local believers to effectively share the the hope of Jesus within their local communities.
DMMs emphasize holistic discipleship, a dependence on God steeped in prayer, and fostering a culture of multiplication and transformation within their contexts. With our focus on Unreached People Groups, we are particularly interested in seeing DMMs developed in these groups specifically.
YWAMers from India and other Asian countries teamed up to reach the unreached in the early ’90s. From the beginning, they wanted to see a Disciple-Making Movement (DMM) flourish in the foothills of the Himalayas. The team ministered to the neediest people in the community–migrant laborers from a neighboring country.
Here is the story of an inspiring couple. These two were driven by love for the Lord and compassion for those without eternal hope. They were faithful. They were obedient. And through them, the Holy Spirit began one of YWAM Frontier Mission’s earliest Disciple-Making Movements (DMMs)! The husband writes: “My
How does the gospel message spread in difficult to reach places? It spreads best when local people work in local ways. As the message of God’s love becomes indigenous (in sync with the local culture), it multiplies quickly. Indigenous Disciple-Making Movements (DMMs) are taking off everywhere! Here is one YWAMer’s
The vision of YWAM Frontier Missions is to experience a supernatural increase. Over time, Disciple-Making Movements (DMMs) among the unreached bring that increase. The miracle of Disciple-Making Movements is the transformation of obedient disciples. They have come to faith in Jesus Christ and have been changed! This story from
In 2015, there were a million people who sought refuge, or what is called political asylum, in Europe This was called by many a “European refugee crisis.” A refugee is someone who fears persecution in their home country. This can be because of race, religion, politics, or because they are
Starting a Disciple-Making Movement (DMM) is by no means a trivial task. When God begins to move in amazing ways to multiply disciples, we stand in awe. As hundreds and even thousands of people come into God’s Kingdom, it is a supernatural work of God. YWAM staff have been working