Reflections on Movement Dynamics
In Reflections on Movement Dynamics, Alan Hirsch explores the factors that contribute to the success or failure of church movements.
Hirsch advocates for a decentralized, mission-focused approach, emphasizing the importance of the Ephesians 4:1–16 model of APEST leadership. Timothy Keller responds with his insights, including the proposition that the Western church’s newfound liminality will foster a renewal of movemental dynamics.
This thought-provoking essay offers valuable reflections for those seeking to understand and participate in the growth and development of the church, challenging readers to rethink traditional approaches and embrace new possibilities for ministry and leadership.
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”If you change the underlying story about the church, you begin to change the church. Are we, as a community, defined by the story Jesus tells us about the “good life” (to live for the King, to love others, to serve)? Or are we held together by the prevailing cultural scripts that tell us what constitutes “the good life” (education, wealth, suburban living, consumption, and the like)?”
ALAN HIRSCH, Reflections on Movement Dynamics
“When I tell you that the church is an “institution,” how does that affect your thinking and understanding about the church? And how does it differ from what you see when I tell you that the church is a “missional movement”? The metaphors we use affect the way we think and what we experience. Change the metaphor, and you change the way you see and experience church.”
ALAN HIRSCH, Reflections on Movement Dynamics
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