The making of movements

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The making of movements
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OPENYOUR EYES
The Bergen storyEz. 37 Calling into beingAn
often overlooked factor in the birthing of new
movements
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The Tipping Point laws

• the law of the few(connectors, mavens,
  salesmen)(John Knoxers, men of peace)
• the stickiness factor(it resonates on a heart
  level)
• the power of context(soil and infrastructure)

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Prague and movementsa little history- Jan Hus
the hidden seed- The Velvet Revolution 1989-
Stories of flooding in Europe
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Hus (truth, reformation, godly movement)
Imperia (control, idolatry, compromise)Acts 7
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The lessons from this story- God is in charge
of the timing and the water level of his work in
Europe- Godly movement often provoke the
Jezebelic spirit of imperialism- You might have
to die to see the reformation break through-
God is faithful throughout the generations
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A new church for Europe
One million new communities of faith by the year
2020
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Only possible when we think
- movements- small groups- every sphere of
life- all believers- network dynamics-
supernatural dimension
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Movements in Europe

• the prayer movement(24-7, em.gen.,
  city/region)needs to become more missional
• the rise of organic/emerging church(experimental
  -transitional phase)training will be keybut
  cultural shift is inevitable

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Understanding networks and organic/biotic
principles
Schwarz Barabasi SemlerWielinga Fowler
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1. God created networks

• we just rediscover the network dynamics embedded
  in creation
• biological, social and technical networks work
  along the same patterns

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2. The nature of networks

• they function based on (unique) participation
• they need vital space where movement can happen
• they have a self-regulating mechanism that
  cannot be controlled

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3. Implications for the church

• think open network (variety) instead of closed
  system (one-size-fits-all)
• encourage participation, co-creation and own
  initiative/responsibility, instead of attendance
  and loyalty

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4. The Tipping Point laws

• the law of the few(connectors, mavens,
  salesmen)(John Knoxers, men of peace)
• the stickiness factor(it resonates on a heart
  level)
• the power of context(soil and infrastructure)

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The implication
Focus your efforts and resources where it really
matters- invest in the few key people- what
is the DNA -gt simplifyand communicate to the
heart- insert in the right soil(social context)
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WHAT CAN WE DO- to move with God- to create
vital space where movement can happen
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1. Recognize who is in charge
Every godly movement in history was Jesus-centered
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More specifically this means

• When we make disciples, Jesus will build His
  church
• When we bring the Kingdom of God, church happens
• Structures follow life, not the other way around
  (organic)
• Its about following Jesus (obedience), not fancy
  new models of church

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What is reformation?

• A refoundation/recentering of the church on
  Christ and the message of his Kingdom
• A rediscovery of how Jesus intended his body to
  function and of Gods purposes in this world and
  the world to come

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Developing a Jesus-centered reformational
lifestyle

• Revival of the heart
• Renewal of the mind
• Reformation of structuresAll three are needed
  for godly movement

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2. Open your eyes see where God is moving

• the provenience principle
• the person/house of peace
• the Geneva story

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3. Expect the unexpectedthe Kingdom of God is
only bordered by unpredictability

• get out of your comfort zone (Luke 9/10)
• get mobile, you can be church anywhere(video)
• the least of these

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Our church invitation
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New expressions (1)

• House church
• Communities- shared life- shared economy-
  hospitality

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New expressions (2)

• Postmodern/Emerging conversation
• EPIC - the four buzz words- experiential-
  participatory- image-driven- connected
• VJ/Multi-media worship
• Post-evangelical, but not post-obedience
• Café/pub/lunchroom church

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New expressions (3)

• Houses of prayer
• Boilerrooms
• Festivals and pilgrimage
• The mobile church (nomadic lifestyle)
• Cab outreach
• Liquid church

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New expressions (4)

• Virtual church
• Blogging community
• Podcasting
• The cult of Apple
• Church for porno-addicts

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New expressions (5)

• Kids church
• Youth church
• Marriage transformation groups
• Active leisure groups
• Church among neopagans, muslims, the poor,
  dissidents, indigenous
• Movie fellowships and other special interest
  groups

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4. Live prophetically(incarnate your convictions)

• the Kingdom of God is a counter-culture
• model church as a movement in your city/area
• go new ways, think out-of-the-box
• be connected (Ez. 37)

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5. Get rid of blockages

• the church systembuildingsfull-time
  clergyself-centered programsfunding maintenance
• the Capetown story- the chainsaw storyfocus
  on the real DNA

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6. Empower people for multiplication

• The reformation keyspriesthood of all
  believersGods Word culturally accessible
• The KISS principle (if its not simple, its not
  multiplyable)
• Kick the young people out of church

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The Tipping Point Prayer Or The Organic
Churchplanters BreastplateFather, help us to
rediscover and use the network dynamics you
embedded in creation. Jesus, help us to
rediscover, understand and live the DNA of the
Kingdom of God and church as a multiplicative
movement.Holy Spirit, inspire and guide us,
connect us to those You want us to journey with
in this season, and those You want to draw into
the Kingdom.And in everything, help us to
realise that You build your church, and that our
role is to simply follow You into the things
You've prepared for us.
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Questions

• What did you learn these days that really hit
  home?
• What will you therefore change in your own
  ministry priorities and style of working?