In this episode, we catch up with Steve Addison, a key voice in the global disciple-making movement (DMM) space. Steve shares compelling stories from his recent travels across movement hotspots—from Lebanon to Laos, Indonesia, and beyond. 

• Lebanon: The Story of Mohammed

A violent man transformed by Jesus after a dream and a divine encounter with a faithful disciple-maker who barely spoke enough of the local language. His entire family and surrounding villages are now experiencing the gospel through his transformation.

• Laos: A Widow’s Obedience

After her husband (a movement leader) was murdered, a widow hears God say, “His call is now yours.” She now leads teams planting movements across borders, showing deep faith despite grief and persecution.

• Indonesia: Facebook & the Gospel

Innovative use of Facebook to connect seekers to online Bible studies, eventually linking them to field workers. Many finish the course and begin meeting face-to-face—resulting in new groups and churches starting in hard-to-reach places.

• Global Snapshot:

With over 2,000+ known DMMs and more than 115 million people (1.4% of the global population) involved, movements are spreading globally—demonstrating that God is using ordinary people to bring extraordinary transformation.

• Texas Death Row Story:

Inmates, not expert chaplains, bring the gospel to fellow prisoners—like Tracy, a death row inmate who gave his life to Christ and died singing Amazing Grace. A powerful example of how disciple-making happens through everyday believers.

• India–Australia Connection: Harry’s Story

A young Sikh-background believer from Melbourne now boldly shares his faith both locally and seeking to do the same with those back in India—another reminder that movements begin in the lives of transformed individuals.

• God is moving globally through everyday people, not just professional leaders.

• It’s not just about multiplication—it’s about transformation and obedience.

• Movements thrive when ordinary believers faithfully love, share, and disciple others.

• Focus on the next person God puts in front of you. We never graduate from disciple-making.

What’s Next for Steve?

Steve is working on a new book documenting case studies from movements across the world (including his next trip to a nation in Central Asia). Let’s pray for wisdom for Steve as he captures and communicates these stories like the biblical author Luke.

Final Encouragement:

Stay faithful to the call: make the next disciple. Jesus’ invitation still stands—“Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

• Steve Addison’s book: “Acts and the Movement of God” — now available as an audiobook on Audible (and Spotify if you are a subscriber).