Date of Award

Fall 2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

College

Barnett College of Ministry & Theology

Department

Department of Christian Ministries and Religion

Primary Advisor

Dr. Mark Morrow

Second Advisor

Dr. Jamie Stewart

Third Advisor

Dr. Jeremy Sims

Abstract

This dissertation explores the development of an effective disciple-making method for men by integrating insights from early church discipleship practices and modern missional strategies such as Disciple Making Movements (DMM) and Church Planting Movements (CPM). Rooted in biblical theology and the teachings of the Patristic Fathers, the study evaluates how obediencebased, relational discipleship shaped early Christianity and compares it with contemporary missional frameworks promoted by leaders like David Garrison, Alan Hirsch, and Steve Addison. Against the backdrop of a sharp decline in church attendance and male engagement in Western Christianity, this research identifies the need for a reproducible, movement-oriented model that resonates with men’s desire for significance, brotherhood, and purpose. Through practical implementation in a local church context, the project proposes a model that catalyzes spiritual formation and multiplication among men, reclaiming the church’s original call to make disciples who make disciples.

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