Saddle Up!

Saddle Up: Become a Circuit Rider in 2025!
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Back in the First Great Awakening, Methodist Circuit Riders were fearless trailblazers. They galloped across frontiers, planting the gospel in homes, taverns, schools, and open fields. Their mission? Find receptive hearts (what we call persons of peace), form small groups called classes or societies, and coach them to grow and multiply. These weren’t your spiritual softies—they were willing to risk their lives. They were mobile, Spirit-led catalysts who sparked movements without fancy buildings or big budgets.

In 2025, we’re reviving this vibe! As a Circuit Rider (or DMM Catalyst), you’ll follow in their hoofprints, spreading Jesus’ love through small, reproducible groups called Discovery Bible Studies (DBS). These groups form an unbreakable bond around Jesus! They mature into powerful teams that follow Jesus with a passion (GEN groups/micro-churches)!

What Does a 2025 Circuit Rider Do?

Picture yourself as a modern-day gospel trailblazer, equipped with a Bible, a bold heart, power of the Spirit and maybe a smartphone. Here’s your mission:

Obey God’s Word: Live out Jesus’ commands with courage, letting scripture guide every step.

Pray Like Crazy: Lean hard on the Holy Spirit with extraordinary prayer, trusting God to open doors. You won’t work for God. Instead, you’ll start each day asking Jesus, “How can I join you in the work that You are doing today?”

Find Persons of Peace: Seek out receptive people (Luke 10:6) in your community—coffee shops, workplaces, or Zoom calls—who are open to exploring Jesus.

Start Groups: Launch Discovery Bible Studies where people dig into scripture, grow in faith, and share with others. These are today’s version of Methodist class meetings, where most people started a relationship with Jesus.

Coach Leaders: Train people to lead their own DBS, multiplying disciples and groups like wildfire.

You’ll travel light—no need for church buildings, paid pastors, or big budgets. Just like the old-school Circuit Riders, you’ll keep it simple with a “penny a week, shilling a quarter” mindset, using funds to help the poor and support your travels.

Why It Works

The Methodist movement exploded because it started small. Circuit Riders didn’t build big churches—they formed tight-knit groups where people followed Jesus together. These class meetings (think house churches) were the heart of discipleship, where lives were changed. As groups multiplied, they formed societies—networks of believers that spread across frontiers.

Today’s DMM Catalysts use the same strategy: start with small, face-to-face groups, coach leaders, and watch the movement grow. No fancy programs, just real relationships and the power of the Holy Spirit. Movements travel light, and they move fast!

What a 2025 Circuit Rider Looks Like

In 2025, Circuit Riders are everyday people with a fire for Jesus. You might be a stay at home Mom, student, a barista, a teacher, business person, athlete, government leader or a retiree—anyone willing to GO. Here’s how you’ll roll:

Ride (or drive, or Zoom) to urban hubs, rural towns, migrant communities or digital spaces. Reach people in bustling offices and migrant neighborhoods. Use WhatsApp or Zoom to connect with groups, share resources, and coach leaders remotely. Adapt to diverse contexts—urban, rural, secular, or marginalized—while staying rooted in scripture. Whether it’s a refugee camp or a college campus, you’ll share Jesus in ways that resonate. Keep it lean with minimal overhead.

Pray hard, listen to the Holy Spirit, and go where God leads. You’re not just planting groups—you’re sparking a movement.

Join the Training!

We’re hosting weekend training sessions in Washington, D.C to equip you as a Circuit Rider. Or we can come to your area for a weekend training session. Message GEN to sign up! Once we have 7 or more riders in a region, we’ll pick a weekend that works for everyone. Training is hands-on, practical, and packed with Holy Spirit fire.

After Training you’ll get ongoing coaching via Zoom, WhatsApp, in-person visits to keep your groups growing and multiplying. We also bring “The Family” together on a regular basis to celebrate and learn from each other. We’re in this together!

Why Now?

In 2025, the world needs Circuit Riders more than ever. People are interested in Jesus. You don’t need a theology degree or a big budget—just a heart to obey, pray, and go. Like the Circuit Riders of old, you’ll reach the unreached, from city streets to rural towns to digital frontiers.

Saddle Up!
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Get Ready to Ride!

The Holy Spirit is calling—get on the horse, and let’s make disciples who make disciples!