Themes
Explore by theme — missional church, formation, disciple making, APEST, and more.
Alan Hirsch’s work spans missional ecclesiology, apostolic movement, disciple making, and leadership formation. The themes below organize his books, courses, articles, and podcasts so you can go deep on what matters most to you — from the mDNA framework and fivefold (APEST) ministry to communitas, incarnational mission, and Christ-centered faith.
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Key frameworks from Alan’s work
Concepts that run through his writing, teaching, and formation resources.
The six-element genetic code of apostolic movements: Jesus Is Lord, disciple-making, missional-incarnational impulse, APEST culture, organic systems, and communitas. Central to The Forgotten Ways.
APESTApostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher — the fivefold ministry Christ gave for the maturity and mission of his body. Explored in 5Q and The Permanent Revolution.
CommunitasThe deep bond that forms when people share a liminal experience — risk, mission, or threshold. Not comfort-first community but the togetherness that emerges from shared adventure.
Apostolic GeniusThe emergent phenomenon when all six elements of mDNA are active. The “silver imagination” that has driven every significant Jesus movement in history.
Disciple makingThe church’s primary commission: forming people who look like Jesus. Frameworks and practices from Untamed and everyday missional living.
Christ at the centerThe confession “Jesus Is Lord” as the heart of mDNA — not a slogan but a worldview that restructures life, mission, and community. Central to ReJesus and reframation.
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