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In short, apostolic movement involves a radical community of disciples, centered on the lordship of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, built squarely on a fivefold ministry, organized around mission where everyone (not just professionals) is considered an empowered agent, and tends to be decentralized in organizational structure.

Alan Hirsch

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Alan Hirsch
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 24
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Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
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