The PlusOne® Church
The core introduction to the The PlusOne® Journey System
This book casts a bold new vision for evangelism rooted in authentic relationships, not scripted performances. Drawing from the ministry model of Jesus and the power of exponential growth, The PlusOne® Church helps leaders and everyday believers reimagine what it means to share their faith—one person, one moment, one step at a time.
What if evangelism wasn’t something we scheduled, but something we lived?
In a time when many churches feel stuck, discouraged, or disconnected from their communities, The PlusOne® Church offers a refreshing and deeply biblical alternative to event-driven evangelism. Drawing inspiration from Christ’s method of personal connection, the exponential growth of the chessboard parable, and years of pastoral experience, Eugene Kitney invites churches to embrace a relational revolution, one that begins with just one intentional relationship.
This book challenges the status quo and asks hard questions:
- Why do expensive reaping events often produce minimal fruit?
- Why do new believers walk away so quickly after baptism?
- What would happen if every believer embraced one intentional relationship that could ripple into many?
The PlusOne® model isn’t a program. It’s a mindset shift. Built on the truth that people stay where they are known, this book outlines a compelling framework for grassroots disciple-making, low-cost/high-impact relational strategies, and culture change that can start with anyone, anywhere.
You’ll discover:
- Why Jesus’ method still works, and what makes it so powerful today
- How exponential growth happens through everyday connection
- A step-by-step invitation strategy that doesn’t feel forced or awkward
- How to help your church shift from counting attendance to cultivating attachment
- Why hospitality, presence, and consistency make better evangelists than pressure ever could
This book serves as the foundation of the PlusOne® Journey, a complete relational evangelism ecosystem including:
- The PlusOne® Companion (Workbook & Journal - your personal practice companion)
- The PlusOne® Blueprint (Curriculum & Leader’s Guide - a 7-week training for churches and small groups)
- Participant handouts and tools to turn every member into a connector.
Whether you’re a pastor, small group leader, longtime member, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, The PlusOne® Church will help you rediscover what it means to reach people the way Jesus did: up close and personal. One relationship at a time.
You don’t have to be a preacher to make disciples. You just have to show up.
Start your journey. Be someone’s PlusOne®.