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Two days on the principles, patterns, and possibilities of disciple-making movements, with four practitioners who have lived it.

The Ascent · Trailhead Launch

Movement Foundations

January 28–29, 2027 · Arlington, VA

Hello Fellow DMM Practitioner,

Registration is now open for Movement Foundations, the launch event for Trailhead, the first stage of The Ascent.

Join us January 28–29, 2027 at Grace Community Church in Arlington, VA for two days on the principles, patterns, and possibilities of disciple-making movements. An optional Base Camp Preview follows on January 30.

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Learn from practitioners who have lived it

Meet the speakers

Shodankeh Johnson

Shodankeh Johnson

Executive President, New Harvest Global Ministries (Bo, Sierra Leone)

Shodankeh leads an indigenous DMM organization planting churches across the region. He is a Core Team member of New Generations and a recipient of the Colson Center’s William Wilberforce Award.
Victor John

Victor John

Vice President, Strategy Development, Asian Partners International (APII)

Born in Bihar, North India, Victor pastored for 15 years before leading a movement strategy among the Bhojpuri people that grew into one of Asia’s largest church planting movements. He is the author of Bhojpuri Breakthrough.
Dr. Aila Tasse

Dr. Aila Tasse

Founder, Lifeway Global

Born in Kenya, Aila came to faith from a Muslim background and founded Lifeway Mission in 1994. It has helped catalyze over 47 disciple-making movements in more than 30 countries. Aila is the author of Cabbages in the Desert.
Roy Moran

Roy Moran

Executive Director, Mercy Alliance

Roy and his wife Candy founded Shoal Creek Community Church in Kansas City in 1992. He is known for the “Hybrid Church” model that combines attractional church with DMM.

Who it’s for

Pioneer Track: individuals and field teams pursuing disciple making among a particular people, place, or network.

Church Track: pastors and church leaders exploring how movements intersect with congregational life.

Network Track: mission organizations and denominations responsible for multiple regions or countries.

Details

Movement Foundations (Jan 28–29): $149

Base Camp Preview (Jan 30, optional): $59

A bundle for all three days is also available at checkout.

Where: Grace Community Church, Ballston Quarter
4238 Wilson Blvd, 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22203

Space is limited, register today.

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Full details and speaker bios

We would love to see you in Arlington.

Blessings,
The Movement Foundations Team

Movement Foundations is sponsored by

Global Ecclesia Network (GEN) The Surge Community Church Mercy Alliance

Organizations partnering with Movement Foundations

Asian Partners International The Surge Community Church Global Ecclesia Network (GEN)
Mercy Alliance New Harvest Global Ministries Lifeway Global

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