The Three Circles for Discipleship

Hello everybody, my name is Dean Davis, and this is “Multiply,” the podcast that provides a word of encouragement for Village Church Planters. 

The Three Circles Gospel Presentation is an awesome way to share the Good news of Jesus and invite people to crown Jesus as King of their lives. 

You are learning how to tell God’s big story as you draw the diagram, one circle at a time. Keep learning, keep drawing, and keep telling the Good News! 

But did you know that you can use the Three Circles diagram as a tool to help you make disciples? You can! 

Our goal, as church planters, was described well by the Apostle Paul. He said about Jesus, “He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” The Three Circles can help you lead a person to Christ. And, it can also help you discover where a believer is on their pathway to full maturity in Christ. Here is how: 

First, show a believer in Christ the Three Circles diagram. Then, starting with the circle at the top right side ask: How did you discover that the world we live in is broken? How were you trying to escape brokenness before you met Christ? Listen carefully. Ask follow up questions, show empathy and offer encouragement. 

Then point to the arrow between the broken world circle and the Christ circle. Ask your friend, “When did you turn from your rebellion to humble yourself and pray to Christ asking him to be your Lord and King?” Talk with the believer about his or her repentance and faith. 

After this, confirm that Jesus is indeed the King of your friend’s life. 

Finally, point to the person with the points of light around him. This figure represents a person who has been restored to God. Then ask your friend, “Have you been restored to God? Are you experiencing the New Life Jesus purchased for you on the cross?