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NO PLACE LEFT is a movement of movements (not an organization) aimed at no place left where Christ is not made known in our generation—no people group, ethnic group, city or segment (Rom. 15:23). We do that through reproducing disciples and churches among the lost until there is no place left.
NO PLACE LEFT is a movement of movements (not an organization) aimed at no place left where Christ is not made known in our generation—no people group, ethnic group, city or segment (Rom. 15:23). We do that through reproducing disciples and churches among the lost until there is no place left.
In Vision
In Vision
• Kingdom: We believe it is our Father’s heart to create a harvest (Matt. 9:37-38) and bring His Kingdom fully in each locale (Matt. 6:9-10) for His Glory.
• Kingdom: We believe it is our Father’s heart to create a harvest (Matt. 9:37-38) and bring His Kingdom fully in each locale (Matt. 6:9-10) for His Glory.
• Global: A global Acts 1:8 movement in which disciples make reproducing disciples to fully reach their own diverse contexts and then unreached peoples of the earth for Christ. We foster interdependent partnerships in mission between autonomous churches and apostolic bands (Acts 13, Philippians 1:5).
• Global: A global Acts 1:8 movement in which disciples make reproducing disciples to fully reach their own diverse contexts and then unreached peoples of the earth for Christ. We foster interdependent partnerships in mission between autonomous churches and apostolic bands (Acts 13, Philippians 1:5).
• CPM-Based: We catalyze Spirit-led church planting movements as the avenue for reaching a whole area—emphasizing 1) finding God prepared people (entry), 2) reproducing evangelism, 3) reproducing disciples, 4)reproducing churches and 5) reproducing leaders.
• CPM-Based: We catalyze Spirit-led church planting movements as the avenue for reaching a whole area—emphasizing 1) finding God prepared people (entry), 2) reproducing evangelism, 3) reproducing disciples, 4)reproducing churches and 5) reproducing leaders.
• Finishing The Task: Therefore, we are about finishing the task of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20;24:14) whatever it may cost us for His Glory (John 12:24).
• Finishing The Task: Therefore, we are about finishing the task of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20;24:14) whatever it may cost us for His Glory (John 12:24).
• Generational Growth: We are a decentralized movement (starfish) of reproducing generations of disciples and churches, knowing that until we see consistent fourth generation and beyond, a stream is not becoming a movement (Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 13:31-33).
• Generational Growth: We are a decentralized movement (starfish) of reproducing generations of disciples and churches, knowing that until we see consistent fourth generation and beyond, a stream is not becoming a movement (Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 13:31-33).
In Practice
In Practice
• Gospel, Word & Spirit: We are Christ-centered, proclaiming the gospel of grace (Luke 24:46-49; Acts 20:24), reliant on the Word as our guide (John 15:1-16) and the Spirit as the one who Empowers us (John 14:23-26).
• Gospel, Word & Spirit: We are Christ-centered, proclaiming the gospel of grace (Luke 24:46-49; Acts 20:24), reliant on the Word as our guide (John 15:1-16) and the Spirit as the one who Empowers us (John 14:23-26).
• Urgency: We live and work with urgency keeping THE DAY in mind—hastening the end of the age as we await Christ’s coming (Heb. 10:24-25; 2 Pet. 3:12).
• Urgency: We live and work with urgency keeping THE DAY in mind—hastening the end of the age as we await Christ’s coming (Heb. 10:24-25; 2 Pet. 3:12).
• Prayerful Practice: We pray for laborers while practicing as laborers ourselves (Luke 10:2). We all take personal ownership of the Great Commission and allocate time to reaching the lost within our spheres of influence (1 Cor9:16).
• Prayerful Practice: We pray for laborers while practicing as laborers ourselves (Luke 10:2). We all take personal ownership of the Great Commission and allocate time to reaching the lost within our spheres of influence (1 Cor9:16).
• Disciples Not Converts: We go to new believers where they are and disciple them to obey Jesus’ Commands out of love (Matt 28:18-20, Jn. 14:21), with the expectation that the Word will reproduce in their lives as they do the same with others (Matt 13).
• Disciples Not Converts: We go to new believers where they are and disciple them to obey Jesus’ Commands out of love (Matt 28:18-20, Jn. 14:21), with the expectation that the Word will reproduce in their lives as they do the same with others (Matt 13).
• Humility: Our aspiration is to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God (James 4:6-10) to live by His Grace, honor one another in love (Rom. 12:9-11), and continue as learners of the counter-intuitive ways of the King (Mk 1:15).
• Humility: Our aspiration is to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God (James 4:6-10) to live by His Grace, honor one another in love (Rom. 12:9-11), and continue as learners of the counter-intuitive ways of the King (Mk 1:15).
In Structure
In Structure
• Volunteer Movement: An open-membership open-source volunteer movement (or coalition) built around the Matthew 24:14/Romans 15:23 vision. Anyone aspiring to the vision and ethos can enter the movement as a free-will offering (Psalm 110:3), and we are open-handed in our interactions (Prov. 11:24-25). Our leaders grow into position, they don't go into position; spiritual authority is extended to leaders, not extracted by them.
• Volunteer Movement: An open-membership open-source volunteer movement (or coalition) built around the Matthew 24:14/Romans 15:23 vision. Anyone aspiring to the vision and ethos can enter the movement as a free-will offering (Psalm 110:3), and we are open-handed in our interactions (Prov. 11:24-25). Our leaders grow into position, they don't go into position; spiritual authority is extended to leaders, not extracted by them.
• Not an Organization: We are a movement or coalition with no hierarchy or defined leadership structure. Therefore we are not an organization with associated structures. Nor are we defined by any organizations, regional initiatives or ventures bearing the name No Place Left. They may simply be manifestations of this movement in its various forms.
• Not an Organization: We are a movement or coalition with no hierarchy or defined leadership structure. Therefore we are not an organization with associated structures. Nor are we defined by any organizations, regional initiatives or ventures bearing the name No Place Left. They may simply be manifestations of this movement in its various forms.
• Not a Funding Base Or Conduit: Practitioners in our coalition pursue funding in a variety of ways and mechanisms, but No Place Left is not a funding conduit.
• Not a Funding Base Or Conduit: Practitioners in our coalition pursue funding in a variety of ways and mechanisms, but No Place Left is not a funding conduit.
• Not a Denominationally-Based Movement: Though our practitioners are Evangelical in orientation, we are not restricted to any one denomination or church.
• Not a Denominationally-Based Movement: Though our practitioners are Evangelical in orientation, we are not restricted to any one denomination or church.
Amendments
Amendments
1 • Reconciliation: Discipleship is messy, and conflict is inevitable within and outside the No Place Left coalition. Because Christ commands quick reconciliation (Matt 5:23-25), forgiveness (Matt 6:12) and a clear process for achieving this restoration through humble repentance (Matt 18), we strive for the oneness He desires of His Body that the world would believe the Father sent Him (John 17:20-21).
1 • Reconciliation: Discipleship is messy, and conflict is inevitable within and outside the No Place Left coalition. Because Christ commands quick reconciliation (Matt 5:23-25), forgiveness (Matt 6:12) and a clear process for achieving this restoration through humble repentance (Matt 18), we strive for the oneness He desires of His Body that the world would believe the Father sent Him (John 17:20-21).
2 • Priesthood of Believers: All followers of Jesus are priests and ambassadors sent by Jesus and bearing all the authority given from Jesus (1 Peter 2:9, 2 Cor. 5:17-21, Matt 28:18, John 20:21). Being that we are individually priests of God with all authority to execute every command of Christ necessary to make disciples, we are corporately the priesthood of believers gathered within local churches regularly meeting anywhere and everywhere for encouragement, accountability, and equipping for the work of ministry as the day of Christ draws near (Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-16).
2 • Priesthood of Believers: All followers of Jesus are priests and ambassadors sent by Jesus and bearing all the authority given from Jesus (1 Peter 2:9, 2 Cor. 5:17-21, Matt 28:18, John 20:21). Being that we are individually priests of God with all authority to execute every command of Christ necessary to make disciples, we are corporately the priesthood of believers gathered within local churches regularly meeting anywhere and everywhere for encouragement, accountability, and equipping for the work of ministry as the day of Christ draws near (Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-16).
3 • Leadership: We are a movement, not an organization. However, we do have recognized leaders who practice spiritual leadership. Leaders are identified from within the coalition who have shown a track record of Biblical character, integrity, personal holiness, and faithfulness in stewarding the Biblical principles of movements. Leaders are not identified by positions, titles, academic degrees or denominational accolades. We each voluntarily submit to the leadership of others who have proven faithful to God, effective for His Kingdom, and committed to His Vision (Ephesians 5:21).
3 • Leadership: We are a movement, not an organization. However, we do have recognized leaders who practice spiritual leadership. Leaders are identified from within the coalition who have shown a track record of Biblical character, integrity, personal holiness, and faithfulness in stewarding the Biblical principles of movements. Leaders are not identified by positions, titles, academic degrees or denominational accolades. We each voluntarily submit to the leadership of others who have proven faithful to God, effective for His Kingdom, and committed to His Vision (Ephesians 5:21).
4 • The Gospel, Prosperity, and Suffering: This movement is absolutely opposed to any false Gospel message promoting or promising monetary or physical prosperity as a result of following Jesus or any particular Christian leader. Jesus portrayed following Him as the narrow and difficult path leading to life (Matt 7:13-14). Along His Path of life, as we faithfully work toward finishing His global Mission, Jesus promises His Presence with every follower through suffering, persecution, trials and death in this world (Matt 5:10-11; 10:22-23; 13:21; 24:9; John 15:18-20; Romans 8:18, 35-39; 2 Corinthians 1:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:12).
4 • The Gospel, Prosperity, and Suffering: This movement is absolutely opposed to any false Gospel message promoting or promising monetary or physical prosperity as a result of following Jesus or any particular Christian leader. Jesus portrayed following Him as the narrow and difficult path leading to life (Matt 7:13-14). Along His Path of life, as we faithfully work toward finishing His global Mission, Jesus promises His Presence with every follower through suffering, persecution, trials and death in this world (Matt 5:10-11; 10:22-23; 13:21; 24:9; John 15:18-20; Romans 8:18, 35-39; 2 Corinthians 1:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:12).
5 • Open Source: Freely we were given these Biblical principles from the doctrine and practice of Jesus, His Disciples, and the first churches as recorded in the New Testament. So freely we give away all training, tools, and resources created to execute these principles today for His glory. All principles and tools are open source for any and all practitioners to freely use and give away (Matt 10:7-8).
5 • Open Source: Freely we were given these Biblical principles from the doctrine and practice of Jesus, His Disciples, and the first churches as recorded in the New Testament. So freely we give away all training, tools, and resources created to execute these principles today for His glory. All principles and tools are open source for any and all practitioners to freely use and give away (Matt 10:7-8).
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