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“Movements That Change the World” by Steve Addison
I had the privilege of meeting Steve for the first time in 2008 at a small global gathering of influential pastors who had all planted churches and were planting churches out of their churches.  I’ve followed Steve’s blog and writing’s for years, and I’m delighted he has gathered his insights into book form.  Studying church planting movements is challenging because of all the history, facts, and contexts - it isn’t easy work, and sometimes it is not easy work to read!  That’s where Steve comes in!

Steve has done his homework and has all the academic qualifications necessary to identify the five core characteristics of a church planting movement - maybe any movement.  The good news is he does this in a way that enables all of us, not just the academics, to understand it.  After all, it’s going to be our “everyday disciples” that will make this happen.  He then gives both historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how it works.

The character and experiences of the book’s author are huge in terms of how much you can trust what’s written.  That is another point where Steve really stands out.  He lives this stuff.  He has planted churches, been involved and is recognized as one of the top global leaders in training church planters, and is also a student and researcher of church planting and movements.

I not only endorse this book but will also require all of our interns, students, and residents to read it.  Thanks, Steve, for a great gift tot he body of Christ!