Getting Started as an Acts 2 Church
10 Steps to Lead Your Church through the Acts 2 Movement
Ready to join with Baptist churches around the world in a Gospel-centered, Holy Spirit-inspired movement? Check out our 10-step flowchart to guide you as you get started.
Introduce the 2033 Vision
Every great movement begins with a clear and compelling vision. For us, that vision is rooted in Acts 2, a Spirit-empowered church marked by the unity, generosity, and bold witness.
Engage the Church Leadership
Once the vision is clear, the next step is to engage the hearts and minds of church leaders. Transformation begins when staff and lay leaders embrace the Acts 2 Movement not just as a program, but as a Spirit-led calling.
Sign the 2033 Declaration
With the vision embraced and leadership engaged, the next step is to make a public and spiritual commitment by signing the 2033 Declaration. By signing, your church affirms its dedication to the Acts 2 vision.
Conduct an Enlistment Campaign
After committing to the 2033 Declaration, it’s time to invite the whole congregation to join the journey. This helps your church community shift from being observers to active participants in God’s unfolding story of renewal and mission.
Gather Neighborhood Chaplains
As the church begins to mobilize, the next step is to identify, train, and commission individuals in your congregation who will intentionally connect with neighbors, offer prayer and care, and demonstrate Christ’s love through practical service.
Set Church/Member Goals for 2033
Next it’s time to look ahead and set clear, Spirit-led goals that align with the Acts 2 vision and the global 2033 timeline. Setting these goals isn’t about numbers alone. It’s about cultivating a shared expectation that God will work powerfully through your congregation.
Form an Evangelism Roundtable in Your Community
The Acts 2 Church was a witnessing church — bold, united, and outward-focused. Forming an Evangelism Roundtable brings that same spirit of collaboration to your local context.
Conduct Training
To sustain momentum and deepen impact, it’s essential to equip every believer for engagement in this movement. Through intentional training, you will help members grow in biblical understanding, spiritual maturity, and practical skills to share holistic Gospel witness.
Create a Pathway to 2033
Next it’s vital to chart a clear course toward the milestone year of 2033. Develop a strategic, prayerful plan that outlines how your congregation will grow in faith, witness, service, and global connection over the coming years.
Celebrate Goals and Maintain Momentum
The final step in the journey is to celebrate the milestones your church has achieved while keeping the fire of the Acts 2 Movement alive. Recognizing accomplishments — both big and small — strengthens faith, builds unity, and inspires continued commitment to God’s mission.