Following the Apostles’ Vision

Following The Apostles’ Vision for Disciple-Making Church-Planting Movements – Recapturing Their Vision for Today

“There is no more place for me to work in these regions.” – Paul (Romans 15:23)

From small and unlikely beginnings in Jerusalem, the message of Jesus seemed to explode across the Roman world within only a few decades. It was powered by the Holy Spirit and the passion of those first men and women who had spent time with Jesus, but this remarkable success also came with self-sacrificing determination, hard work and innovative mission strategies.

Re-reading the pastoral letters of Paul—written to the respective churches within the first 10 years of their planting—offers valuable insights into the focus, energy and methods of Paul and his ministry teams. And it must challenge our vision and practice of church, ministry and mission today.