Movements That Change the World

There's a lot of 5-star ideas in this book, but at some points I think the author goes a little too far. I love what he has to say in this book about the deviation that extremely organized, well-financed, rules-based, large institutions have made from Jesus' model of discipleship and multiplication. This is a huge lesson much of American Christianity could learn from, myself included. He advocates for and shows how historically the Gospel of Jesus Christ has gone forth in a grassroots way: without funding, without formal education, without immense organization. A great reminder and calling. However, at points it seems he paints a picture that seems formulaic, downplays the benefits of seminary education, and implies that the gospel only goes forth in ‘movements'. I think
this book can leave behind the hard-working, faithful pastor of a congregation of 50 who never sees thousands come to Christ.

Despite the 3-star rating, I do think this is a beneficial book to read and would recommend it, whilst also reading with discernment and alongside Scripture.