1. Adoption

This is the foundational level where we spiritually and practically adopt a specific unreached people group. Adoption means we take responsibility in prayer, advocacy, and mission planning to see the Gospel established among that group. Churches, mission teams, and partners choose a UPG and commit to:

• Praying regularly for them.

• Learning about their culture, language, and spiritual needs.

• Raising awareness and mobilizing others.

• Strategizing toward long-term engagement.

“Adoption is the act of saying: ‘We will not rest until this people group has heard the Gospel.’”

2. Identify, Select, Train & Send Missionaries

Once a group is adopted, the next step is to identify suitable missionaries—often from culturally compatible or neighboring areas. These missionaries are carefully selected, spiritually mentored, and thoroughly trained through our Missionary Training School in Tamale. The process includes:

• Biblical and theological grounding.

• Cross-cultural communication and contextualization.

• Spiritual formation and discipleship-making skills.

• Language learning strategies and Movement Ministry methods.

Once ready, missionaries are commissioned and sent out to begin engagement with their assigned UPG.

3. Entry & Initial Contact

At this level, the missionary enters the mission field and begins the work of cultural immersion, relationship-building, and trust-earning. This is a critical stage that involves:

• Relocating to the region (or nearby).

• Learning the local language and customs.

• Building friendships and earning community acceptance.

• Identifying local leaders and gatekeepers.

It’s a time of listening, observing, and humbly serving to gain credibility and access.

4. Evangelism & Discipleship

With relationships forming, the missionary begins sharing the Gospel in culturally appropriate ways. The goal is not just conversions but deep discipleship that transforms lives and builds the foundation for a movement. Key activities here include:

• Personal evangelism and storytelling.

• Hosting discovery Bible studies.

• Leading seekers to faith in Christ.

• Discipling new believers in the Word, prayer, and obedience.

This stage often leads to the formation of the first “seed groups” of believers.

5. Church Planting

As disciples multiply, local fellowships or house churches begin to emerge. These new churches are indigenous, led by local believers, and aligned with the biblical model. The missionary focuses on:

• Equipping local leaders.

• Establishing healthy church practices (worship, prayer, teaching, sacraments, mission).

• Encouraging multiplication and outreach to nearby villages or tribes.

The goal is to plant sustainable, reproducing churches that continue without outside dependence.

6. Movement Multiplication

The missionary shifts from leadership to facilitation, empowering local leaders to multiply disciples and churches themselves. At this level, we begin to see:

• Disciples making disciples.

• Churches planting new churches.

• Leaders training other leaders.

• The Gospel spreading beyond original boundaries.

This is the heart of Movement Ministry, where the vision expands generationally and geographically.

7. Exit & Partnership

In this final stage, the missionary gradually transitions out of daily leadership, while maintaining partnership, encouragement, and resourcing as needed. The indigenous church now owns the mission. This includes:

• Recognizing mature leadership within the UPG.

• Establishing mission-sending capacity within the local churches.

• Forming networks for regional collaboration and accountability.

• Continuing as partners rather than pioneers.

The goal is to leave a thriving, multiplying Gospel movement that is self-led, self-financed, self-reproducing, and Christ-centered.