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Dave Coles discusses his journey in church planting and the impact of Church Planting Movements.

In this episode of God on the Move, Dave Coles shares his journey from pastoring in the U.S. to church planting in Indonesia. He discusses his work with Muslims and the importance of understanding and respecting diverse worldviews. Dave highlights the immense growth and impact of Church Planting Movements (CPMs) and Disciple Making Movements (DMMs), emphasizing reproducible practices, obedience-based discipleship, and family-focused evangelism. He also addresses the challenges and successes of contextual missions and the role of the global church in advancing God's kingdom. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, Dave showcases how God is actively working across the world, transforming lives and communities through faith and obedience. 📚 Links from the Interview Book: God on the Move: Making Disciples Among the Nations Book: Living Fire: Advancing God’s Kingdom in Challenging Places Book: Cabbages in the Desert: How God Transformed a Devout Muslim and Catalyzed Disciple Making Movements among Unreached Peoples Podcast: Training Women Leaders in the United Arab Emirates for the Glory of God 🧑‍💻 About Dave Dave Coles is an encourager and resourcer of church-planting…

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