Pioneering Movements - by Steve Addison (Paperback)

About the Book

Jesus pioneered something completely new in human history--a dynamic missionary movement intent on reaching the world. What does it take to lead movements like that today? Steve Addison shows how to follow Jesus' example, offering a vision of apostolic leadership that embraces Jesus' mandate to make disciples of all nations, in all places.

Book Synopsis

God's mission needs movement leaders.Jesus pioneered something completely new in human history--a dynamic missionary movement intent on reaching the world. His mission is as clear and as relevant today as in the days of the early church: to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus has commanded. But the potential of the church remains untapped. What does it take to lead movements that successfully carry out this mission?In Pioneering Movements, Steve Addison identifies what it takes to follow Jesus' example. Building on his previous books Movements That Change the World and What Jesus Started, he reveals the apostolic qualities and behaviors of biblical, historical, and contemporary pioneers who can guide church and ministry leaders today.This is a book for those who are called to embrace the mission-driven work that Jesus and his disciples began--making disciples of all nations, in all places.

Review Quotes

"Pioneering Movements paints a picture of the difference between spiritual leaders who start churches and those who launch movements. Addison provides a delicious cross-section of the traits, efforts and focus of men and women, expatriates and nationals who cross that line to spark movements that change their worlds."

--Steve Smith, global CPM catalyst, author of T4T

"Pioneering Movements will be particularly helpful for church leaders who long to claim a city or region for Christ. Through the powerful stories of God multiplying churches throughout the world, the book will give you a fresh vision for what the Lord may choose to do in your backyard for the glory of God."

--Tobin Perry, On Mission, Spring 2016

"Addison's work will be useful to church planters, church planting team leaders, and pastors. The book is not just focused on church planting, but on disciple-making in general as well. As such, it has practical application in any local church, both traditional and non-traditional. The book contains simple and reproducible strategies for connecting with people and involving them in obedience-based discipleship and Bible studies. . . . If multiplication of churches and disciples is the goal of your team or church staff, then Pioneering Movements along with Addison's other books are important ones to read together."

--R. L. Jackson, Occasional Thought, December 16, 2015

"Multiplying movements are the key to fulfilling the Great Commission. In Pioneering Movements, Steve Addison unpacks the leadership required to spark and sustain movements of disciples and churches. I love this book! It is biblically sound, practical and inspiring."

--David Garrison, author of A Wind in the House of Islam

"Steve Addison's third book on movements builds on his previous writings by inviting Christ followers to become 'movement pioneers' wherever they live. Pioneering Movements is filled with examples of such people from the early church, Christian history and modern day movements. Steve makes a compelling case that God can use any Christ follower for disciple making, while also providing simple, practical steps to get started."

--Jerry Trousdale, author Miraculous Movements

"The history of global missions is rich and encouraging. Even in this complex age we can learn a great deal from those who have gone before. In Pioneering Movements, Steve Addison provides us with a compelling reminder of the important role godly leaders play in the proliferation of the gospel for God's glory. Addison's book is both instructive and inspirational."

--Ed Stetzer, executive director, LifeWay Research

About the Author

Steve Addison and his wife, Michelle, lead MOVE, a mission agency devoted to multiplying disciples and churches. He blogs at www.movements.net.