Building Spiritual Movements: Mac Pier on The Intersection of Prayer, Unity, and City Mission

Have you ever questioned the necessity of prayer and collaboration in ministry?

 

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mac Pier, founder of Movement Day, who shares how united efforts and strategic prayer have led to monumental changes in New York City and other major cities across the globe.

 

Main Points:

• The Strategic Role of Cities: Mac discusses why cities are crucial hubs for the spread of the gospel, drawing from historical, theological, and experiential perspectives.
• Foundations of a Movement: Learn about the essential elements that drive successful movements, including prayer, research, and collaboration.
• The Power of Unity in Prayer: Discover how collective prayer initiatives have transformed New York City and can serve as a model for other urban centres.
• Developing Future Leaders: Mac shares insights into raising up the next generation of leaders and the importance of providing them with platforms and immersive experiences.

 

If this conversation has inspired you, consider how you can get involved in your city. Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring conversations, leave a review to help others discover these insights, and visit Movement Day's website to learn how you can participate in transforming your own community.

 

Links & Resources:

• Movement Day Website: movement.org
• Books Mentioned:
  • Why Cities Matter by Stephen Um and Justin Buzzard
  • Center Church by Tim Keller
  • A Theology as Big as the City by Ray Bakke
  • Disruptive Gospel by Mac Pier
  • New York Disrupted by Mac Pier
• Article: The Great Opportunity
• New York Disrupted Online: newyorkdisrupted.com

 

Guest Bio:

Mac Pier is the founder of Movement.org. He helped to birth the Concerts of Prayer Movement in 1988 in New York City. He also co-founded Movement Day in 2010 with Dr Tim Keller. He is the author of nine books including A Disruptive Gospel (Baker Books) and New York Disrupted (Movement Day Publishing). Mac and Marya have been married 40 years and have three children and five grandchildren. Pier has been a Lausanne catalyst since 2013.

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