Take a minute and remember the person or people who first shared the good news of Jesus Christ with you. Had they not shared the truth with you, your life might look very different Where do you think that individual heard the Gospel? Behind every believer is another faithful believer who engaged others to multiply the Kingdom.
In Scripture, we see this process demonstrated repeatedly. Jesus engages individuals, but His invitation to follow Him is also extended into that person’s circle of influence. He engages both the individual and the people they are in relationship with.
Consider how Jesus engaged both Zacchaeus and his circle of influence. He said, “today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.” In Greek, the word house is interpreted as household or circle of influence. Jesus wasn’t just going to a location but to a community of people who resided and interacted there. The result: salvation came to Zacchaeus’ entire household (Luke 19:1-10).
When you Engage to Multiply, you don’t just see individuals, you see networks of people that can be transformed by the Gospel. One tool that illustrates this principle is the E3 Map. The E3 Map gives clarity and direction so that you can Engage to Multiply.
Once you have created an E3 Map, start engaging using the principles previously outlined. However, as you go, remember what Jesus instructed. If the peace of the Gospel rests on someone, stay with them and invest in them (Luke 10:1-12). You are now ready to move from Engage to Equip!
TAKE ACTION
Create your E3 Map.
Engage individuals and their circle of influence on your E3 Map.
Identify if anyone on your E3 Map is a person of peace.