Obviously, there will always be set backs in this process due to death, sin and laziness, but the power of the individual remains impressive. Not only does multiplication produce a large quantity of Christians it produces quality Christians. These believers are strong, mature and well-versed. They are more fervent in their witnessing and their deep spiritual maturity allows them to be better mates and parents. 100,000 churches using addition cannot come close to the power of one individual using multiplication.
Discipleship is obviously the most powerful tool of evangelism.
Evangelistic efforts should not focus all their attention on witnessing, but rather on disciplining the new converts. I am not trying to over simplify the task of world evangelism or to minimize the spontaneous moving of the Holy Spirit. However, even Jesus, Himself, trained His disciples in the principles of multiplication. Methods are a supplement, not a substitute for the Holy Spirit. If we want to reach the world for Christ, we must use the same principles Jesus used.