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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,...
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...
Simple Church Patterns
Micro-Church Model
Summary: Simplicity is vital for participation and reproducibility. A micro-church model can be participated in by everyone and passed on by anyone. Note: This post is the fifth in...
Simple Church Patterns
Small Group Toolbox: When To Start and Where to Meet?
Summary: Life shared over a table may be authentically richer than life shared across a pew. In the “Toolbox” series of blog posts, we’ll answer some...
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