Whether we like it or not, we are all on a journey, a Quest if you will, every day of our lives, and the path we must take is full of perils, and our destiny can never be predicted in advance.
Alan HirschIn short, apostolic movement involves a radical community of disciples, centered on the lordship of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, built squarely on a fivefold ministry, organized around mission where everyone (not just professionals) is considered an empowered agent, and tends to be decentralized in organizational structure.
Alan HirschBuilding community for its own sake is like attending a cancer support group without having cancer.
Alan HirschReal leaders ask hard questions and knock people out of their comfort zones and then manage the resulting distress.
Alan Hirsch