What is the student church planting movement?

The student church planting movement is nothing more than a genuine burning desire that has been birthed within young individuals to radically love God and love people. It is founded upon a rising revelation that Jesus has given all authority on heaven and earth to all believers to make disciples, baptize them, and to teach them to obey (apply) all that Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:18-20).

The student church planting movement arises out of a need in many college campuses and cities where many individuals are genuinely interested in spiritual matters but feel misplaced, misunderstood or unwelcome by conventional churches.

In essence, the student church planting movement places heavy emphasis on "missional living" and "missional community" as seen in Acts 2:42-47 where students involved in the community essentially share life together. While not necessarily feeling the pressure to completely replicate traditions and methods seen in the book of Acts, students involved in church planting merely abide by what is most practical to their situation under biblical principles and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Far from being an isolationist-reclusive community, students in these missional communities are encouraged to live "apostolic" life styleslifestyles which emphasize individual empowerment to love and represent Jesus to all those around them. Eventually students are encouraged to plant new churches of their own.