Sharpening Movement Strategy by Being Brutally Honest
I share how a moment of frustration in the mission field led to breakthrough insight. By tracking real data, comparing results, and facing uncomfortable truths, I discovered what was (and wasn’t) producing lasting fruit.Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America (find the book HERE) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit movementsinamerica.substack.com
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Is Gen Z More Open to the Gospel Than Other Generations?
Is Gen Z leading a new spiritual revival, or are we just seeing what we want to see? I explore the data, psychology, and faith behind the growing optimism about America’s youngest generation.Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America (find the book HERE) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit movementsinamerica.substack.com
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How Many People Did the Apostle Paul Actually Reach?
When Acts 19:10 says that Paul’s ministry reached the entire population of Asia, how many people was that? This post digs into some numbers so we can get a more full picture of Paul’s mission work and strategy.Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America (find the book HERE) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit movementsinamerica.substack.com
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Why the End Goal Is Not Movements
Most people have never heard of Bill and Susan Smith—yet their fingerprints are on more disciple-making movements than anyone else in the world. In this episode, I share their story, what I’ve learned from them, and a surprising realization: the goal has never been movements. It’s always been lost people finding Jesus.Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America (find the book HERE) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit movementsinamerica.substack.com
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"But what do you do about teaching in movements?"
In disciple-making movements in America, developing elders isn’t just an afterthought—it’s essential for sustaining growth and health. In this episode, I share lessons learned, mistakes made, and insights gained from raising up shepherds who can lead simple churches well. If you care about multiplying leaders who will guard the flock and advance the mission, this conversation is for you.Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America ->Get the book HERE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit movementsinamerica.substack.com
Welcome to the audio companion to my Substack, Movements in America. Join me as I explore the principles, practices, and emerging trends shaping disciple-making and church-planting movements across the United States. movementsinamerica.substack.com
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