Patterned After Acts

"I cannot be out there on the far reaches of places in other networks talking about something I am not prepared to, or working hard at in my own." Gain insight into Steve's journey in understanding the patterns of Acts as a framework for the stewardship of the fields he tends globally and in his local context. 

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It's not just about curriculum or theological degrees. The Way of Christ and his Apostles paradigm requires a whole-life shift, making all believers lifelong learners and training leaders in their contexts as Paul did with Timothy, birthing new clusters of churches as they grow in establishment. Hear the excitement about what God is doing through the networks in India as they realign their strategies around the patterns of Acts.

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Springtime, the season of rebirth, always centers around Michael’s family farm enterprise and getting crops in the ground. Jay and Michael talk about the planting season and other issues that came up this season. Michael’s family endured surgeries to repair their bodies. The theme carried on with the expansion of Ames-Des Moines City Church and what needs to be done to be ready for the church-planting season. The City Church has started new churches to prepare future leaders and leading couples. The network leaders are also beginning a long process of equipping related to shepherding and counseling in the churches. Resource production, training for leaders, and future travels continue, and Michael and Jay talk about where we currently are, along with what is coming in the future. The conversation wrapped up with a discussion of ancestors. Michael is reading a history of Peter Vos and his legacy
generation. There is great insight in reflecting back on one’s ancestors and their lives. Join Michael and Jay’s conversation as they discuss Michael’s March and April work.

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Scott and Matt (church leaders from New York and New Jersey) share their journeys of discovering a deeper, Acts-based framework for church life; moving their churches beyond traditional models to a way of living as church families rooted in the pattern of Christ and His apostles.

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Mario and his wife Amui, church network leaders in Spain, discuss their story of complete transformation within their family and church family, following The Way of Christ and His Apostles. With their scope expanded, they give insight into their vision for the churches in Spain, coworking with churches across the globe in this new way of life.

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Ali from Algeria is back for the 2025 Global Summit! In this conversation, he processes the paradigm shift from televangelism to building churches patterned after Acts. They discuss how the challenges of his field in the MENA (Middle East and North African) church networks and communities are a rewarding part of the work. God's power is shown through the action of apostolic leadership and churches patterned after Acts!

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This month's conversation engages the family of families concept from the household, local network, national network and global network. Beginning with the household, Michael discusses some significant points from his family and then transitions into broader family issues. Rounding out this month's discussion were developing leaders around the gathering and building their networks and understanding of their work using the S-curves. The Summit's banquet and Michael's keynote using an agricultural metaphor to deepen understanding
of rooting the paradigm wraps up the month's report.

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Michael discusses his work in January as Jay adds context related to expansion and establishment of the church. Accreditation of BILD’s global school, bible translation, and skills and impact for the church gatherings are framed with the expansion concept as the overarching theme. The discussion looks at the integrated nature of our work and the implications for the network. Michael lays out the agenda for the Global Summit that begins February 18, 2025, and what leaders will work to accomplish at the summit.

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Michael talks about his recent trip to India and the encouraging evidence of the spirit moving before them on this trip. The Indian networks organized celebrations that engaged and encouraged network leaders around the globe.  He shares moving stories of individuals that showcase the rooting of The Way of Christ and the Apostles. He also shares exciting updates about the rooting and growth of leaders around the world as TWCA network grows. 

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Michael talks with Chadwick about his 15-year journey in TWCA. Chadwick’s beginnings in a megachurch present challenges that he and his leaders wrestle with as they live out the paradigm and work to become a family in the large crowd. His description of training leaders and becoming a family along the New Roman Road honestly addresses the challenges faced locally and as they dispersed their family of families to build a city and global network of churches patterned after Acts.

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