Movement Intelligence
Movement Intelligence
Movement is not a program; it's a dynamic system.
Movement Intelligence (MQ) is the ability to read the patterns of growth and health in organic, decentralized networks.
Overview
Movement Intelligence
Historical Witnesses
Historical Archetypes
Learning Loops in Acts
Early Church — Jerusalem Council and Gentile mission show Define → Do → Debrief → Share as Spirit-led adaptation.
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Starfish Networks
Contemporary movements — Decentralized disciple bands adapted faster than centralized institutions when cultural weather shifted.
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About Alan Hirsch
Experience
- 40+ years in missional theology, church planting, and movement leadership
- Co-founder of 5Q Collective (activating APEST globally)
- Co-founder of Movement Leaders Collective
- Partner and strategist with 100 Movements
Expertise
- Author of 18+ books including The Forgotten Ways, 5Q, Reframation, The Permanent Revolution, Untamed, and Disciplism
- Developer of foundational frameworks: mDNA (Missional DNA), APEST (fivefold ministry), Apostolic Genius
- Contributor to the conversation on missional ecclesiology, apostolic movement, and discipleship multiplication
- Curriculum development for Forge, 5Q, and Movement Leaders Collective
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