Movements with Steve Addison

Session 1: In Matthew 28 disciple-making assumes, or is even initiated by, the acceptance of Baptism. In today’s study, we survey post Pentecost examples of Baptism. As we consider these examples, we intend to wrestle with three key questions; who received baptism? When was baptism performed? And finally, who gave baptism in each example? As you consider the NT examples, how do your own thoughts or commitments to practice Baptism come into view? Are there reasons we diverge from NT precedent? Are we free to adapt, or wise to consider universal examples across the NT?Session 2: Matthew 28 sets a high bar. We are to teach our disciples to “obey all that Christ has commanded.” Amidst the breadth of the NT where might we begin? Today we celebrate the example of Acts 2:42 where new disciples “devoted themselves to the apostles teaching.” Have you considered the personal disciplines initiated in the first churches of Jerusalem? These personal disciples observed in the obedience of the 3000 baptized in Jerusalem were organized in what we call the first church following Pentecost. How might you commit, introduce, and expect such mobilization of disciples and disciple-making in your ministry setting?Session 3: There is no tool for disciple making like the Word of God. Today’s study challenges each of us to reconsider how we might campaign, commit to, and benefit from regular planning and accountability to scripture intake. As you gather your disciples, what commitments have you made? How might the descriptions of the Word of God you read together prompt you to commit again to sit under its authority?Watch the series on Youtube: youtube.com/@DiscoveringtheMissionaryTask

Nathan’s first study examines a survey of passages across the New Testament to clarify the Biblical Gospel. What could be more important than sowing the right seed? Our goal is to answer the question, what do we say? Answer: the core elements of the Gospel must be our message. Considering the biblical Gospel, how might you revisit your seed sowing to ensure fidelity to the message that gives life?Second session: As we seek to share a biblical Gospel, we ought also to allow the New Testament to instruct us regarding the right response. In today’s study we survey a variety of passages to consider the call to respond. Have you considered the variety of terms used in the NT? How might the variety of terms used relate or support each other? As you go about Gospel ministry, which of these passages inform or provide questions worthy of attention in your seed sowing?Third session: As we go about seed sowing we are fully dependent on God to give life. Today we have gathered various verses describing the power of the Gospel to accomplish what we cannot. Have you ever considered the Gospel a “powerful, personal force?” The use of active verbs across the NT led Robert Plummer to suggest the Gospel is active, on the march and taking the enemy's ground wherever it is faithfully sown. Have you considered the stewardship you carry as you share? Have you considered the privilege to carry the very “power of God unto salvation” in your hand?Fourth session: Have you considered the consistent pattern of Gospel advance in the first century? The Bible is the inspired account of Gospel advance from early examples of addition in and around Jerusalem to various examples of multiplication. As we shall see, the NT details entire provinces saturated with the ‘Word of the Lord.’ How might NT precedent inform our expectations for Gospel advance? Have we seen the Gospel ring out among new believers? How might we pray and posture for such multiplication?Watch the series on Youtube: youtube.com/@DiscoveringtheMissionaryTask

We continue the series with Nathan Shank on Discovering the Missionary Task.In today’s study, consider a survey of Old and New Testament descriptions of the targets of God’s mission. If sin causes separation, missions cross the resulting barriers to initiate God’s mission. Were there passages or promises you considered for the first time? As we examine our own targets how do they compare with the consistent message and targets of scripture?In the second look at the empty field, we consider God’s investment ahead of our missions efforts. How might we join him as we cross barriers and mobilize our disciples to follow his lead and fish for men? Consider with us passages across the Gospels demonstrating Jesus’ sending of his own disciples amidst towns and villages “he himself was about to go.” What principles or patterns might we discern, how do these examples compare with the tools and ideas we employ for engaging new fields?Watch the series on Youtube: youtube.com/@DiscoveringtheMissionaryTask

This is the first installment in a series on Discovering the Missionary Task by Nathan Shank. You can listen to the audio on the Movements podcast. If you’d like to view and work through the content as a team, the video is available on Nathan’s Youtube channel.This first video sets the stage for the series. Objectives are clearly detailed along with suggestions for format as you gather your disciples to study God’s word. As detailed in this video the series is intended to assist you as you: define core convictions in missionary practice, focus on Biblical priorities for mission, examine assumptions and traditions, and equip your disciples wherever you engage mission.Watch the series on Youtube: youtube.com/@DiscoveringtheMissionaryTask

A conversation with Charlie Burke of Exponential Australia about my book, Acts and the Movement of God.youtu.be/UEym347gOxU

Cynthia Anderson, author of The Multiplier's Mindset, discusses the necessary mindset shifts for greater fruitfulness in discipleship and church movements. She emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions and explores mindset shifts for effective ministry, including building ownership and contribution within the movement. Anderson also highlights the significance of self-awareness and provides a free assessment quiz. The podcast shares inspiring stories of leaders who experienced mindset shifts and saw incredible results in spreading the message of worship and the priesthood of all believers.

A conversation with Zeth and Hannah Hill about their calling to London.

David Cervenka felt like he was hitting his head against a brick wall until a phone call sent him on a journey of discovery and breakthrough in Japan.

A conversation with Jacob Boss about trends across Europe.

A conversation with Frank Schattner about his journey from pioneering movements among the Hmong people to the Joshua Project and now the Fidelis Project. Fidelis provides online training and higher education for movement catalysts.LinksFidelis Project: fidelisproject.comJoshua Project: joshuaproject.netHill 111: hill111.com