IT’S NOT REALLY ABOUT THE NUMBERS.
Yes, we’re pursuing a bold goal:
5,000 new disciples in 10 years (2026-2035).
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But this initiative isn’t ultimately about hitting a number.
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It’s about lives being changed—one person at a time. It’s about people encountering Jesus, surrendering their lives to Him, and stepping into a new way of living. And it’s about what happens next: these new believers helping others find Jesus too.
The ripple effect of this kind of movement will extend far beyond a single decade.
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The real win is a generation of believers who stop sitting on the sidelines and start making disciples.
A MOVEMENT OF EVERYDAY DISCIPLE-MAKERS
This is not about creating another program.
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It’s about a shift.
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A shift from passivity to participation.
From simply attending to actively following.
From keeping faith private to living it out daily.
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Across Tennessee, believers are waking up to the reality that Jesus’ final command was meant for them—not just church leaders, not just a few, but all of us.
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They’re stepping into conversations.
Opening Scripture with friends.
Praying with intention.
Walking alongside others toward Jesus.
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And this kind of movement changes everything.
HOW IT STARTED
The roots of the 5-in-10 Initiative began in 2025 at North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. What started as a local effort—to mobilize one church to make more disciples—quickly grew into something bigger.
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By 2026, other churches across Tennessee began adopting the same vision and approach within their own congregations. What emerged was a growing coalition—churches working together toward a shared goal.
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Individual churches. Jesus’ mission.
Disciples making disciples across the state of Tennessee.
WHAT DRIVES 5-IN-10?
JESUS’ FINAL COMMAND IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:18–20
Jesus isn’t making a suggestion. He's giving us our mission.
And it’s just as relevant today as it was when He first spoke it.
Throughout His ministry on Earth, Jesus modeled many disciple-making habits. We have identified seven, which serve as the core of the 5-in-10 initiative.
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These principles are not tasks to be completed, but daily rhythms that shape how we live and make disciples for Christ:
Pursuing the heart of God, aligning our lives with His love and purpose.
Depending on prayer, trusting God for guidance, power, and transformation.
Serving others with purpose, living out our faith through action.
Seeking out people of peace, building relationships with those open to God.
Helping people discover God through His Word using simple tools.
Gathering in authentic community, growing together as followers of Jesus.
Multiplying disciples, equipping others to follow Jesus and do the same.
SIMPLE. BIBLICAL.
REPRODUCIBLE.
We believe disciple-making should be simple enough for anyone to do, and powerful enough to multiply.
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That’s why our approach focuses on:
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Simple Bible studies that help people encounter truth directly from Scripture
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Everyday relationships with the people in your life.
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Immediate multiplication, where new believers are equipped to share with others right away
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To make disciples...
You don’t need a pulpit.

You don’t need a title.

You don’t need years of training.
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You just need a willingness to follow Jesus—and help someone else do the same.
NOT IN TENNESSEE?
While our goal is focused on Tennessee, the mission is not limited by geography.
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If you’re outside the state, you’re still invited to use these tools, follow this model, and join in the work of making disciples wherever you are. The harvest is everywhere!