You Already Have Permission to Begin
Jesus didn’t say, “Wait until you feel ready.”
Or “Let your church start a program first.”
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He said, “Go and make disciples.”
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That calling isn’t just for pastors or ministry leaders—it’s for every follower of Jesus. If you belong to Him, you’ve already been sent.
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You don’t need a degree or perfect answers. All you need is a willingness to take the first step.
Start Small.
Start Simple.
Start Now.
Start with one person.
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A friend
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A coworker
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A neighbor
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A family member
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Ask a simple question:
“Would you be open to reading a short passage from the Bible together?”
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That’s it.
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From there, you can walk through a simple, one-time Good News Study that clearly explains the Gospel.
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No pressure. No script to memorize.
Just an honest conversation centered on God’s Word.
BUT WHAT IF I'M NOT READY?
If you’re honest, you might be thinking:
“I don’t know enough.”
You don’t have to know everything. You just have to be willing to open Scripture with someone and learn together.
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
God works through ordinary people, not perfect ones. Faithfulness matters more than flawless words.
“I wouldn’t know where to start.”
That’s exactly why 5-in-10 exists: to give you a clear starting point.
“What if they say no?”
Some will. But some won’t. And the ones who are open could have their lives changed forever.
You’re not responsible for the outcome.
You’re simply called to be faithful.
You’re Part of Something Bigger
When you take a step to make disciples, you’re not doing it alone.
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All across Tennessee, others are stepping out in faith—having conversations, opening Scripture, and walking with people toward Jesus.
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This isn’t just an individual effort.
It’s a growing movement.
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And there’s a place for you in it.
Help Your Church Catch the Vision
While you can start personally today, imagine what could happen if your entire church stepped into this mission together.
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More people reached. More lives changed. More disciples making disciples.
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If this vision resonates with you, consider sharing it with your minister and elders.
We’ve created a simple resource you can use to start the conversation.