At Bar.Church, the concept of "multiplying" extends beyond physical reproduction to encompass a broader spiritual and communal mandate.

The biblical mandate for multiplication is a foundational principle that connects directly to the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). It is rooted in God’s original design for humanity and is carried out through spiritual reproduction, discipleship, and kingdom expansion.

1. The Original Mandate for Multiplication

Multiplication is first seen in God’s command to Adam and Eve:
"Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it..." (Genesis 1:28).
This mandate extends beyond physical reproduction; it reflects God's desire for His image-bearers to fill the earth with His glory.

2. Multiplication in the Great Commandment

Jesus summarized the Law with the Great Commandment:
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind... You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39).

  • Love for God leads to obedience and a desire to bring others into relationship with Him.

  • Love for others compels us to disciple and multiply believers so they, too, can experience God’s love.

3. Multiplication in the Great Commission

Jesus commands His disciples:
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20).

  • The heart of the Great Commission is making disciples—spiritual multiplication.

  • Jesus' model was not just to gather followers but to train and send them to make more disciples (2 Timothy 2:2).

  • The early church embodied this multiplication, spreading rapidly as believers shared their faith (Acts 2:41-47, Acts 6:7).

4. Multiplication as a Kingdom Strategy

Jesus often used agricultural metaphors to teach about multiplication:

  • Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9) – The seed that falls on good soil produces a harvest "a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown."

  • Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32) – The Kingdom starts small but grows exponentially.

Paul also emphasized multiplication:
"What you have heard from me... entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2).
This verse illustrates four generations of discipleship: Paul → Timothy → Faithful Men → Others.

5. Practical Implications for the Church

  • Evangelism & Discipleship – Sharing the Gospel is just the beginning; believers must be trained to disciple others.

  • Church Planting & Growth – Healthy churches multiply by equipping leaders and sending them out.

  • Leadership Development – Raising up leaders ensures sustainability and expansion of the Kingdom.

The biblical mandate for multiplication is a direct response to the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Loving God and loving people leads to making disciples who, in turn, make more disciples. This ongoing cycle fulfills God’s mission, ensuring His Kingdom expands until Christ returns.

Our Vision for Multiplication

The multiplication of Bar.Church is a biblical mandate that reflects our obedience to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, our commitment to making disciples who make disciples. Through prayer, discipleship, evangelism, community building, and kingdom expansion, we will multiply in a way that honors God and brings His kingdom to new places. By trusting in God’s timing and provision, and by empowering leaders and communities to take bold steps of faith, we will see multiplication across cities, regions, and even nations.

If you believe that God is calling you to be involved in our multiplication, please don’t hesitate to reach out by completing the form below.