In this episode, Dave Coles joins us to share insights from his new book, ‘Living Fire’. This book tells the powerful story of Aychi and how God is sparking movements in some of the hardest places on earth. You will be inspired as you listen that God is at work in extraordinary ways. Are we willing to be part of it?
‘Living Fire: Advancing God’s Kingdom in Challenging Places’
Key highlights from the book:
• The spread of the gospel in high-security regions, particularly among Muslim communities in Africa.
“We are going everywhere except hell to share the gospel.” (Aychi summing up their mission)
• The incredible fruitfulness of disciple-making movements (DMMs) in places where, just decades ago, the idea of such breakthroughs seemed impossible.
How Are These Movements Growing?
The book explores 22 key factors that ignite, accelerate and sustain these movements. Some Dave mention include:
• A Healthy Dissatisfaction – A deep urgency to see the gospel spread.
• Extraordinary Prayer – More than regular prayer, it’s serious, informed, and strategic.
• Focusing on Relationship, Not Religion – Critical for ministry among Muslims but also relevant in post-Christian cultures.
• Access Ministry – Identifying and serving the practical needs of different communities.
• Showing Jesus’ Radical Love – Genuine, sacrificial love opens doors and hearts.
• Holy Boldness Amidst Hardship – Persevering despite challenges to find people of peace.
• Person of Peace – Finding those open to the message (and messenger) and willing to share it.
• Discovery Bible Study (DBS) – Helping people discover God’s Word for themselves.
The Power of ‘Hot Coals’
A standout principle from the book is ‘Hot Coals’—the idea that movements grow best when those who are already living as radical disciples are sent to ignite new fires elsewhere.
Aychi explains:
“In our rural areas, we take a hot coal from one neighbor’s fire and bring it to another neighbor to restart a fire.”
How Can We Join In?
With God, all things are possible—but not always easy. The book challenges us to examine our own disciple-making journey by asking:
• “How am I doing with these movement factors (principles)?”
• “God, what are the practical steps I can take as I make disciples?”
God delights in using His children for His mission. Whether in high-security places or our local communities, these principles apply. The call is clear: every believer is a disciple, and every disciple can make disciples.
Further Reading from Dave Coles:
• Bhojpuri Breakthrough – A look at one of the world’s most remarkable disciple-making movements.
• Cabbages in the Desert – Stories of kingdom impact in unlikely places.
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