WHAT IS A GOSPEL MOVEMENT?

The history and theory of missions tell us that whole cities or cultures can be reached with the Gospel. “Reached” doesn’t mean that everyone becomes a Christian, but that a “tipping point” can be achieved where Christianity begins to have a disproportionate effect on the population’s values and beliefs; and their faith grows spontaneously, without external control. 

A Gospel Movement is considered to be taking place when the Christian population is growing faster than the general population in a city/region. It also encompasses the following elements: 

• The integration of local churches reaching new individuals with the Gospel; 
• Ministry and Community Leaders transforming the lives of youth, the poor, and marginalized; 
• Cultural Leaders exercising their faith and influence in every sector of society; and 
• Citywide Networks that mobilize, develop and connect these leaders.

When all of these elements work together to make the Gospel of grace, truth, mercy and justice visible and tangible, then the Kingdom of God will become more real in the life of each city.