WHAT ARE THE FOUR M's?
Biblical ingredients for creating healthy, reproducing churches that glorify God and impact society.
The radicle core of the Great Commission
radicle (Latin) - "the embryonic root".
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When we look to developing new models of ecclesia for our evolving situation, it is vital to look at what is non-negotiable. A lot needs changing, and we need to look at a lot of things differently - but not everything.
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The radicle root of our Matthew 28:18-20 mandate has served every evolution and revolution in how God's people form their activity and purpose. To advance once more we must "preserve the core and stimulate progress".
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M4 adheres to four primary principles behind that mandate, helping you to birth something new from this radicle root.
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Master: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
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Mission: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...”
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Multiplication: “...teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
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Movement: “...And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
M1 - MASTER
It is all about Jesus planting HIS church.
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He told us to go into all the world demonstrating the gospel of His kingdom. This stage in the M4 Team process helps you clarify a biblical vision and model.
M2 - MISSION
Declaring and demonstrating the gospel to others.
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Understanding the context into which we bring the gospel. This section also equips planters in how to engage local networks and create pathways for new people.
M3 - MULTIPLICATION
Making disiples who make disciples.
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Creating formation pathways to build healthy believers who go on to do the same.
M4 - MOVEMENT
God is with us as we continue to go, grow and adapt.
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Building pathways of multiplying groups, leadership and church planting in the church.