IDAR was inspired by studying how Jesus developed His disciples—and translating that observed progression into a practical, contemporary framework for developing people across businesses, nonprofits, ministries, and teams.
Note on Origin: IDAR is a contemporary framework title and diagnostic vocabulary inspired by studying the Gospels. It does not claim that Jesus created a formal system named 'IDAR'.
Across the Gospels, the development of the disciples did not stop with classroom instruction. It moved intentionally through four observable phases:
Clarifying truth, purpose, kingdom principles, and expectations.
Inviting them to walk alongside Him, observe His decisions, and see the standard lived out.
Assigning real responsibility, followed by debriefing, correction, and coaching.
Entrusting capable practitioners to develop others who would continue the work.
Appointed that they might be with Him (proximity and observation) and that He might send them out (supervised application).
Sent the Twelve to practice what they had seen, returning afterward to report what they had done.
Expanded field application to seventy-two others with clear instructions, pairs, and post-mission feedback.
Explicitly linking demonstration to application: setting a visible example so learners know both what to do and how to do it.
The multiplication mandate: commissioning developed followers to go and develop others to observe everything they had learned.
IDAR translates this observed pattern into a contemporary development framework applicable to personal growth, corporate teams, nonprofits, churches, and executive leadership.
From Information to Multiplication. A System for Developing People Who Develop People.
KNOW IT → SEE IT → DO IT → MULTIPLY IT