A radical approach to church mission and social action that asks, 'If mission is not the central purpose of the church, then what is?' David Devenish believes that the church exists as a means of taking the gospel message to every people group. He believes that the church is very much at the centre of God's purposes, and in this book presents the church, not as a static pastoral community, but as a vibrant, active body totally committed to world mission. David investigates the importance of church planting to reach the nations, looks at Church-based mission and how to make local churches missional in both thinking and practice. Set within a framework of the Kingdom of God, David demonstrates what the kingdom down to earth really implies for Church-based kingdom social action. Finally, he examines the culture and contextualisation of social action along with some of the dangers and difficulties of apostolic mission, before asking the fundamental question, Who will go?

What is an apostle? And how should this biblical role function in the church of today? A new wave of apostolic ministry has emerged in the church in modern times, but views differ on what this term means. David Devenish, a longstanding leader within the Newfrontiers movement, has many years experience of working with churches in the UK and in other cultures around the world. Now he distills what he has seen, done and learned into a thoughtful reflection on the biblical patterns of apostolic ministry and contemporary practice. For anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the place of apostolic ministry in today?'s church worldwide, this is an invaluable guide

How do you transition from a first generation movement under one founder leader to becoming a second generation movement with a multiple leadership? This question has now become a particular challenge for many fresh movements of churches, and it can prove to be a difficult and daunting one. David Devenish tells the story of how Newfrontiers tackled this issue, and how they successfully transitioned to next generation leadership through multiplication of leadership teams rather than appointing a successor, while still maintaining ministry accountability. Combining practical lessons with academic study, Devenish brings a wealth of experience, insight, and guidance that will prove invaluable to other movements embarking on a similar journey. Content Benefits: The issue of leadership succession has become a particular challenge for many fresh movements of churches which started as a result of the faith step of a particular founder, and who are now having to move to the next generation of leadership, whilst maintaining the same demonstration of missional and charismatic life. In this book you will learn practical lessons to transition from a first generation movement under one founder leader to becoming a second generation movement with a multiple leadership. Many new church movements are now approaching this challenge and this book provides help and advice on how to deal with this Transitioning leadership can be difficult and this book helps find a way through based on experience Provides practical lessons that can be used by other movements Draws on academic studies of movements within the Christian world Offers a robust theology for this emerging issue Applicable to all new church streams and movements, or churches pioneered by one founder Recounts the recent history of Newfrontiers Continues the story of Newfrontiers started in No Well-Worn Paths by Terry Virgo Ideal for any one looking at leadership in the church Author is a respected church leader with many years of experience in ministry and apostolic teams Binding - Paperback Pages - 208 Publisher - Authentic Media

A revised and updated edition of David Devenish's clear biblical teaching on spiritual warfare. SUMMARY: David Devenish shares insights drawn from many years of personal experience in helping people break free from strongholds that have bound them. In this no-nonsense guide, he gives us effective strategies for spiritual warfare which include: Having a biblical model for understanding the enemy's strategies and dealing with them. Keeping a balance between the reality of Satan and the demonic realm, our responsibility for our actions, and the absolute sovereignty of God. Understanding that strongholds are wrong thinking, and learning to use Godly power to pull them down. Understanding our authority in Christ. Knowing our weapons and using them. 'A book full of biblical shocks and surprises that God has owned, to cause all heaven (and hell!) to break loose and set thousands free. A superb manual that will make you mad with the devil and eager to sign up and fight.' Greg Haslam, Minister, Westminster Chapel, London 'I was captivated and intrigued by the timely warning in Demolishing Strongholds. David Devenish has provided valuable insights on spiritual warfare. This book should be required reading for all who seek to advance the Kingdom of God through intercession.' John Paul Jackson, Founder, Streams Ministries International 'David's book on demolishing spiritual strongholds is the clearest biblical teaching on the subject I have ever read. This book should be mandatory reading for all serious Christians.' Barney Coombs, Leader of the International Council, Salt & Light Ministries