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Micro-church Multiplication
Multiplication DNA: Vision
Summary: Barnabas didn't bring the vision to Saul, he brought Saul to the vision. How is the vision of a multiplying movement to be passed on...
Simple Church Patterns
Small Group Toolbox: Practicing Worship
Summary: A good rule of thumb is to use scripture in worship -- verses that declare who God is and what He has done --...
Every Believer a Minister
Simple Church Pattern DNA: Spiritual Gifts
Summary: All followers of Jesus have a responsibility to minister to one another, through the Holy Spirit, so that the church is edified, grows healthy,...
Updates
Small Group Toolbox: Practicing Generosity
Summary: After we pray for one another's needs, we can offer a simple question: "How can we help?" In the "Toolbox" series of blogs we'll...
Simple Church Patterns
Discipleship DNA: The Three Thirds Model
Summary: "Looking back helps us be accountable to share what God has given us, to pay attention to God's work in our lives, and to...
Disciples who Make Disciples
Small Group Toolbox: Practicing Baptism
Summary: Many small groups use a bath tub or lake. The small group gathers around and it can be a very meaningful time. In the "Toolbox"...
Simple Church Patterns
Discipleship DNA: Formats and Patterns
Summary: If the format we use makes space for open sharing, prayer, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance, small group participators will leave encouraged, grow healthy,...
Updates
Small Group Toolbox: Simple Church Practices in Small Groups?
Summary: In the "Toolbox" series of blogs we'll answer some of the most common questions about leading small groups. If you have questions you'd like answered,...
Micro-church Multiplication
Small Group Toolbox: Highlights from 2025
Here are the highlights of our Small Group Toolbox in 2025. The Toolbox answers simple questions about leading a small group to become healthy, multiplying...
Every Believer a Minister
DNA: The Gospel
Summary: The Gospel is the fulcrum around which a healthy micro-church pivots and gains momentum. Disciple-making movements keep the gospel core to their message, their...
About the Blog
While Pattern Platform does create apps, our larger vision is to be a resource for all things discipleship.
This blog is just that.
Posts are categorized by our core values of discipleship