Equipping every believer

to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction

Welcome!

Join Buddy Rathmell, founder of Ask Discipleship, as he introduces a simple, clear, five-step method designed to help anyone—whether you're in a campus ministry, a home church, or traveling as a digital nomad—become an effective disciple-maker.

Step 1

The Ask Discipleship Method

A simple, powerful, and effective 5-step method for making disciples that any follower of Christ can use to fulfill the great commission without fear or confusion, completely FREE. Ministry is the first video in the 5-part 'Ask Discipleship Method' series by Buddy Rathmell. Learn the practical foundation of discipleship by simply going out and ministering to others.

Step 2

The Message

The Message is where authentic connection turns into an opportunity for life change. Following the ministry foundation laid in Step 1, this video teaches you how to effectively share the Gospel. You'll learn the key to discipleship storytelling: first, asking for their story, then sharing your brief but powerful personal testimony, and finally, presenting the core message of salvation. This step provides simple, repeatable methods like the Three Circles or the Bridge Illustration, ensuring you can confidently invite others to follow Christ.

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Step 3

Making Disciples

Making Disciples (Mutual Discipleship) shifts the focus from one-on-one mentoring to shared spiritual growth. This video challenges the traditional "download" method, advocating instead for the power of mutual discipleship where two or three people grow together. You'll learn the practical, highly effective method of reading a substantial portion of the Bible (20–30 chapters a week) and meeting for a conversation that leads to reflection, repentance, and obedience to Christ's commands. This step is the heart of the "Ask Discipleship Method" and can be a starting point for anyone ready to make disciples.

Step 4

Meeting

Meeting is the essential next step in connecting a new disciple to the wider body of Christ. This video explains the importance of inviting the person you are discipling to join a regular gathering—such as your church service, small group, or campus ministry—where they can be fed, grow in their faith, and find lasting community with other believers. Learn how to discern when and if it is appropriate to extend this vital invitation.

Step 5

Multiplying Disciplemakers

Multiplying Disciplemakers is the final, crucial step to fulfilling the Great Commission. This video focuses on empowering the believers you've been discipling to become disciplemakers themselves, thus ensuring the process is sustainable and multiplicative. When you observe a person who has been faithfully engaged in Step 3 (Mutual Discipleship) for two or three months and is showing growth, you invite them to initiate their own group. This is the moment they transition from being a disciple to becoming a spiritual leader, continuing the simple, effective "Ask Discipleship Method" for the next generation.

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Lives Transformed: Stories of Discipleship in Action

"Ask Discipleship has given me the motivation and drive to want to read the Bible and learn more about God. As I have gone through this process with my friends I have become a lot closer to them and Jesus, We have become intentional with each other and throughout our every day lives we think of our conversations, constantly reminded to live a life that is glorifying to God."

– Mathias Lao

"Ask Discipleship has helped me grow in my spiritual discipline and making bible reading more of a habit. It has also helped keep me accountable to pursuing good things rather than sin."

– Joseph Geijer

"Ask Discipleship has been great for me because everyone is in it together and we all have the same goal. And from that small group of people that you trust completely comes great honesty about your own walk with God which in turn brings great growth for everyone"

– David Prince