Catalytic DMM Leadership Training
20 – 31 October 2025
Join us for a two-week training with Roy Moran and Dr. Aila Tasse designed for leaders who carry a broader vision and are passionate about advancing Disciple Making Movements.
Training Overview
Two week training
Week 1: Roy Moran
Roy Moran, a pioneer of Disciple Making Movements (DMM) in the Western context, is a leading voice in translating movement principles into settings where traditional church models have been dominant. He serves as Chairman of the Board for New Generations, an organisation actively catalysing movements in North Africa while also working to apply movement principles in the US. Roy is the author of Spent Matches, a book that challenges conventional church growth models and calls for a shift toward obedience-based discipleship and reproducible, movement-oriented strategies.
At this training, Roy will provide key insights into the core principles of DMM, focusing on how to initiate and sustain movements in Western settings. He will share practical strategies, lessons learned, and ways to navigate the challenges of transitioning from traditional church structures to disciple-making movements. Whether you’re a leader seeking to implement DMM in your community or someone exploring how to multiply disciples effectively, Roy’s wisdom and experience will be invaluable.
Week 2: Dr. Aila Tasse
Dr. Aila Tasse, founder and president of Lifeway Mission International, is a globally recognized leader in Disciple Making Movements (DMM), with extensive experience in reaching unreached people groups. His pioneering work in East Africa has led to the birth of 69 movements and the planting of over 6,000 churches, with more than 135,000 individuals coming to faith. Aila’s book, Cabbages in the Desert: How God Transformed a Devout Muslim and Catalyzed Disciple Making Movements among Unreached Peoples, captures his journey of discovering how simple, reproducible disciple-making strategies can lead to widespread transformation. His deep understanding of cultural dynamics and commitment to seeing the Gospel spread through obedience-based discipleship have made him a key voice in global missions.
At this training, Aila will provide invaluable insights into DMM strategies tailored for diverse cultural contexts. Drawing from his own journey of transitioning from traditional church planting to movement-based discipleship in Africa, he will share lessons on overcoming challenges, catalysing transformation, and fostering long-term disciple-making movements. Whether you are leading a disciple-making effort in your community or looking for practical strategies to see multiplication take root, Aila’s wisdom and firsthand stories will inspire and equip you to take the next step in disciple-making.
Movement Leaders Gathering
Weekend of Friday 24 – Sunday 26 October
Roy Moran and Dr. Aila Tasse: We are broadening the invite out to all movements leaders for this overlap weekend where Roy and Aila will both be with us at the same time. As leaders who are seeking to catalyse movements in the West (e.g. Australia and New Zealand), we’d love you to join us. It will be a key time of focusing in on developing the leadership skills that are essential for catalysing and sustaining DMMs, with both leaders sharing their insights and experiences.
Why Attend?
This training offers a unique opportunity to learn from two esteemed leaders in the DMM movement:
- Roy Moran: Brings a wealth of experience in adapting DMM strategies within Western contexts, challenging traditional church paradigms.
- Dr. Aila Tasse: Offers insights from decades of pioneering DMM among unreached peoples, emphasizing cultural adaptability and indigenous leadership.
Participants will gain practical tools, deepen their understanding of DMM principles, and be inspired by real-world stories of disciple-making movements.
Logistics:
Dates:
- Week 1 – Roy Moran: Monday 20 – Friday 24 October
- Movement Leaders Gathering: Weekend of Friday 24 – Sunday 26 October
- Week 2 – Dr. Aila Tasse: Monday 27 – Friday 31 October
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (venue/s details to be finalised).
Accommodation: If you need help finding accommodation, please let us know.
Registration:
Expressions of interest are welcome for this training. We are opening this opportunity to leaders who carry a broad vision for Disciple Making Movements. Applicants must be recommended by a leader. If you’re interested in applying or would like more information, please contact us at connect@praxeis.org.
About Praxeis:
Praxeis is committed to equipping and mobilising believers for effective disciple-making.
This training is part of the broader Praxeis Disciple Making Intensive (DMi), a 10-week program designed to immerse participants in Disciple Making Movement (DMM) principles. This two-week training serves as a key component of the intensive, providing foundational insights and hands-on experience. If you’re interested in participating in the full 10-week training, please contact us to express your interest.
