A Call to Beautiful Mission

How the Swiss theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar found, hidden inside the experience of beauty, one of the oldest engines of the Christian mission.

Alan Hirsch

Alan Hirsch

Reactivating Apostolic Movements in our Time

A Call to Beautiful Mission

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Alan Hirsch

Reactivating Apostolic Movements in our Time

Alan Hirsch is known for helping the church recover its apostolic nature — and rediscover movement as its native expression. His work centers on a Christological conviction: the risen Christ already coded into his church everything it needs for movement. Our task is recovery, not invention. From leading a missional community in Melbourne’s inner city to shaping networks across six continents, Alan’s journey reflects the theology he teaches — lived practice inseparable from deep reflection. His current work focuses on translating four decades of frameworks, writing, and teaching into formational resources that equip leaders wherever they are.

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