First Strategy – The Goal is Application Based on what you shared, your method is clear and Scripture is present, but the discussion is mostly general and application isn’t a consistent takeaway—so the highest-leverage shift is to make personal application the expected output of every meeting. This will directly address your low confidence by creating clearer evidence of change than “good discussion,” and it creates the kind of momentum that can eventually replicate. Practical helps: – End every discussion with one specific application decision per person (not a takeaway thought), phrased as “I will…” and tied to something they’ll do before you meet again. – Ask one consistent application question every time, such as: “What is one change God wants you to make because of what you saw in Scripture?” – Keep the application personal rather than theoretical: “What will you do differently in your relationships, work, habits, or time this week?” – Capture each person’s application in a simple shared note (not for pressure—just clarity), and begin the next meeting by briefly asking what they learned as they tried to apply it. – When the conversation drifts toward general opinions, gently redirect: “How does this land on you personally?” Second Strategy – Making Disciples is Done Intentionally Based on what you shared, you’re active but you don’t have a written plan, clear next steps, or specific people in mind, and replication hasn’t happened yet. A simple written plan will help you move from sincere effort to a repeatable pathway—without needing a new curriculum—so you can take clear steps with real people and measure progress. Practical helps: – Write a one-page plan for the next few meetings: what you’ll read in Scripture (aligned with your Bible reading plan), what application question you’ll always ask, and what the expected “output” is. – Identify a small starter group of 3–4 people to focus on first (people you can meet with consistently and who are open to growing). – Define one clear win condition for the group (for example: “each person consistently brings one personal application decision from Scripture and follows through”). – Add one simple replication target: “each person can explain the process simply enough to lead someone else through it.” – Decide how you’ll keep it personal between meetings in lightweight ways (a short text check-in about the application decision, or a quick 1:1 touchpoint when needed).