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p lenaRY 2 Movements and Networks Collaborating for Renewing Revival and Radical Mission Dr. Don L. Davis

What Is the Difference between a “Revolt” and a “Revolution”?

A social movement that only moves people is merely a revolt. A movement that changes both people and institutions is a revolution.

~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

I. Why Movements and Networks Are Critical Today: Ten Compelling Reasons

A. Number 1: Vast numbers of unreached people with the Gospel

B. Number 2: Normal methods of operation are woefully inadequate

1. Too slow

2. Too expensive

3. Neither viral nor infectious

C. Number 3: The organic, convenient methods of authorization and supply

D. Number 4: The potential of technological tools to fuel connection and integration

E. Number 5: Changing winds of “professional” missionary engagement

F. Number 6: Noticeable lack of anointing and power in Western based initiatives

G. Number 7: Ramped up spiritual and societal opposition to traditional missionary activities