Steve Addison (blogging at Movements that Change the World) is an expert on movements, focusing in particular on the application of movement principles to spiritual movements and church planting.

Campus Crusade for Christ has always had a focus on building spiritual movements. In fact our current vision statement is “Movements Everywhere!” so there is obviously an affinity between us and the work that Steve is doing.

So it with interest that I notice today that they have released a study guide on movement building available for free pdf download. I’m looking forward to having a closer look at this and thinking about possible uses in student or church settings. I am also interested to note that there are five further study guides in the works:

1. Reproducing ENTRY Strategy.
How do you start talking to people about spiritual matters or take the gospel into new areas?
2. Reproducing GOSPEL Presentation.
How will the gospel be presented?
3. Reproducing DISCIPLESHIP:
a. Reproducing beginning/short term discipleship (6-8 lessons) b. Reproducing long-term discipleship (may take 1-3 years)
4. Reproducing CHURCH Formation.
Teaching and helping groups become church.
5. Reproducing LEADERSHIP training.
Multiplying workers who can equip others in 1-5.

This first study guide is really an overview of movements and the following ones look like they focus on the actual process of movement building. Should be interesting to see what comes of it.