We tend to overcomplicate multiplication. Strategy documents. Pipeline diagrams. Leadership development matrices. But what if the biggest shift doesn’t start with a system, but with a habit? At Multiply Project, we’ve been training church leaders to adopt three simple habits that—when practiced consistently—create a culture of multiplication:

1. Pray daily for people in your church who might be called to plant.
2. Have one conversation a week with someone you’ve been praying for.
3. Update your list monthly as God brings new names to mind or provides clarity about someone’s readiness.

That’s it. No flipcharts required. No special titles needed. Just faithful, repeatable action. These habits may seem small, but they work the way all transformative habits work. Think about it:

• Eat well, move more, get good sleep. That’s the foundation of physical health.
• Read your Bible, talk with God, live in community. That’s the foundation of spiritual growth.
• Pray, talk, update. That’s the foundation of multiplication.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing the right things more consistently. When church leaders adopt these habits, they start to see differently. They notice the overlooked. They hear potential in someone’s story. They make space in their calendars to invest. Over time, these practices don’t just shape individuals—they shape the culture of a church. And culture is what drives multiplication. Start today. You don’t need a whiteboard session. You need a prayer list. You don’t need a new staff role. You need a lunch appointment. You don’t need a funding strategy. You need fresh eyes for who’s already in the room. We’ve created free resource to help you identify potential planters and guide these weekly conversations.