At the University of Melbourne, the Church Movements team is intentionally building disciples, leaders, and micro-churches through a simple yet powerful framework—the House of Peace (HOP) model—combined with the MyFriends network tool.
Our Strategy: Multiplying Disciples, Leaders, and Houses of Peace
Our core strategy is to develop missional groups called Mini Houses of Peace. Each group is led by student leaders trained in the “Three-Thirds” inductive Discovery Bible Study format: Look Back, Look Up, Look Forward. This reproducible method equips students to engage not-yet-Christians and believers alike in exploring gospel stories, discovering who Jesus is, and growing in their faith.
These groups meet wherever people naturally gather—on campus, in apartments, or local cafés—often around shared meals. The relational, organic environment makes the gospel accessible and inviting.
The Three-Thirds Discipleship Process
- Look Back: Share personal updates, worship, accountability, and vision casting for reaching others.
- Look Up: Read and retell Bible stories, exploring what they reveal about God and ourselves.
- Look Forward: Practice what was learned, set goals for obedience, and pray for opportunities to share faith.
Multiplying Disciples and Leaders
The goal is clear: each new believer is discipled, coached, and empowered to launch their own House of Peace. For example, Richard, who came to faith in May 2022, quickly stepped into leadership, starting his own group by 2024. He now mentors others, helping the movement multiply into second- and third-generation groups.
To support this growth, we’re developing a three-year Leadership Development Pathway to train and coach leaders for sustained multiplication.
We trust God to continue building this movement of multiplying disciples and simple churches on campus—and beyond. Will you join us in prayer as we build for lasting impact?