Steve Smith (March 11, 1962-March 13, 2019) served overseas with the International Mission Board (SBC) for eighteen years, helping initiate a Church Planting Movement (CPM) among an unreached people group in East Asia, and then coached, trained, and led others to do the same throughout the world. Upon his retirement from IMB in 2016 until his death, Steve served simultaneously as the Vice President of Multiplication for East-West Ministries, as a Global Movement Catalyst for Beyond, and as a co-leader of the 24:14 Coalition.
As believers, every aspect of our lives every day is dependent upon
walking in the power of the Spirit. We cannot be effective spouses,
parents, disciplers, or church planters without this reliance on
the Spirit. This book is a mustread for every believer in order to
realize the full potential of the life God has in store for us.
Jeff Sundell, Chief Field Strategy Officer e3 Partners
Before Jesus Christ's crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, He
promised that we would do "greater things" than He did while He was
on the earth (John 14:12). In Spirit Walk, Steve Smith reminds the
church that these "greater things" can only be accomplished by the
power of the Holy Spirit at work within the people of God. I found
his tangible instructions on how to embark on mission with the
Spirit moment-by-moment incredibly inspiring to my personal
ministry as well as to my leadership of a team of Spirit-indwelt
and Spirit-empowered missionary leaders. Kurt Nelson CEO, East-West
Ministries
Do you long to move beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary?
Spirit Walk is practical biblical teaching on walking in the
fullness of the Spirit every hour of every day. Rather than
shortcuts, Steve teaches us the ancient paths that lead us out of
defeat to the great works God wants to accomplish in and through
us. John Becker Director of Ministry, AIM; International
Coordinator, Vision 5:9
God has already used Steve Smith in mighty ways for His Kingdom.
And now Spirit Walk comes at a time when the church desperately
needs Christ-followers who are deeply connected with the Spirit.
Prayer has always been a bedrock of our church's ministry, and yet
God is giving us a fresh vision for the power of prayer in
evangelism. Steve's book is a big exclamation point on what God has
been revealing to us. I highly recommend it for all believers who
are hungry to see breakthrough in their lives--breakthrough from
sin and spiritual apathy, as well as Kingdom breakthrough to a lost
and troubled world. The principles found in this book hold the key
to unlocking the power of the Gospel as we take up our God-given
mandate to be His ambassadors to the ends of the earth. Bryant
Wright Senior Pastor, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA
Former president of the Southern Baptist Convention
I knew Spirit Walk was special when I kept on stopping to reflect
on the biblical candor and battle-tested wisdom from the first
couple of thousand words. Steve Smith is one of the key pioneers in
Kingdom movements. In this book, he puts a spiritual laser on the
divine fingerprints observed on every one of the hundreds of 21st
century movements, and he invites Christ followers not to try to
lead the parade but pursue and abide in God. Jerry Trousdale
Director of International Ministries, New Generations Author of
Miraculous Movements, co-author of The Kingdom Unleashed
In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to know Steve
Smith personally, and have come to admire the strength of his
faith, the humility of his leadership, and the simplicity of his
ministry methods. Reading his work in Spirit Walk has shown me why
he is such a high-impact leader in our generation. His primary
method of doing ministry is to walk and work in the power of the
Holy Spirit. That is exactly where Steve is inviting us to go: not
to depend on our smart strategies but to go back to the Book of
Acts, experience a life of grace and power, and produce much fruit.
He is offering this book to show us how. I promise your life and
ministry will not be the same if you apply the principles outlined
in the book. Dr. Bekele Shanko Chairman, GACX and VP of Global
Church Movements, CRU
In Spirit Walk, Steve Smith maps out a practical path for engaging
with God in every step of life. His acronym ("S.W.A.P."), the
backbone of the book, really works for me. I guess the greatest
measure of a book is the growth we gain by reading it. I grew
personally from Spirit Walk and I can't wait to apply its
teachings. Doug Lucas President of Team Expansion, and
Founder/Editor of Brigada
Some Christians live as if the Holy Spirit does not exist. Others
have been taught non-biblical extremes. This book will help you
biblically understand the Holy Spirit AND give you practical ways
to daily be filled with the Spirit and then live each hour in the
power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. I would highly recommend
this book for all of us who want more of God. Stan Parks
Co-facilitator 24:14 (2414now.net), VP of Beyond (beyond. org),
trainer and coach for various CPMs
Sooner or later most pastors and missionaries come to the end of
their rope and realize the best preaching, methodology, training,
and strategy does not result in something that can only be
explained by the power of God. Steve Smith shares from his personal
pilgrimage and seeing the Spirit of God work on the mission field
how every Christian can experience a "Spirit Walk" as the norm in
daily victorious living and ministry. Jerry Rankin President
Emeritus, International Mission Board, SBC
Spirit Walk is a refreshing, biblical view of what it means to
"walk in the Spirit." In a world full of chaos and tension, we are
quick to operate in our own strength. However, the biblical
principles in Spirit Walk provide a guideline to lead by looking to
the Holy Spirit to guide us. Mario Zandstra CEO, Family Legacy
Steve provides a clear introduction to an issue which is central to
living an abundant and fruitful life for our King and His Kingdom.
Curtis Sergeant disciple
Steve Smith has dedicated his life to the fulfilment of the Great
Commission through movements that multiply disciples and churches.
He has made a significant contribution to our thinking on strategy
and effective methods. But Steve knows best practice is not enough.
Now in Spirit Walk he explains how God's power is available to work
in us and through us for his glory and the discipling of the
nations. Steve Addison Author, Pioneering Movements: Leadership
that Multiplies Disciples and Churches
Steve Smith has done it again with another essential book for
completing world evangelization. His T4T book gave us the
methodology for fostering movements. Now in Spirit Walk, he gives
us the essential companion book by which we may cultivate the power
of the Spirit in our lives and ministries. Great methods will only
take us so far, but combined with the work of the Spirit, there is
no limit to what God can do. It is a must-read for every serious
follower of Jesus. Rick Wood Editor, Mission Frontiers Magazine
Steve Smith is a missionary, church planter, and eager disciple bof
our Lord. As you will discover, his heart beats with the urgent
necessity of living each day in the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Tom Elliff Former President of the International Mission Board
(IMB) and Founder of Living in the Word Publications
Steve Smith reminds us that walking in the Spirit is indispensable
to every significant Kingdom breakthrough over the past two
thousand years. I commend all readers to this powerful resource for
their Kingdom journey. David Garrison Executive Director, Global
Gates
The vast majority of Christians in America live with a sense of
low-grade frustration. The main reason behind this sense of
frustration is simple: Christians tend to depend upon their own
power and not the power of the Spirit. That is a recipe for
failure. Steve Smith's book Spirit Walk is a practical, powerful
guide to combat this satanic scheme. This book could well change
your life! Jeff Wells Senior Pastor of WoodsEdge Community Church
(Houston Metro Area)
There is a deep hunger in most of us to see God show up with
explosive Kingdom power as He uses us. We hear about it
happening--mostly in other places, with other people. Spirit Walk
takes us beyond the "shoulds" and "oughts" of being filled with the
Spirit to showing how it is compellingly simple to attain. Using
Jesus as our model, it is intensely practical, and yet costly. This
was a convicting read, like a knuckle grinding into my ribs--ouch!
Carol Davis mission strategist and mobilizer
This is a groundbreaking book for all of us who care about the
mission of God in the earth.... Steve Smith is one of the men that
has truly shaped the Antioch Movement as well as thousands of
others' lives. His leadership, strategic mind, and absolute
commitment to the love and power of God make him a man worthy to
follow. I am so proud of Steve and his new book Spirit Walk. I
believe it will be another move forward for all of us who truly are
desiring His Kingdom to come and His will to be done in our
lifetime. Jimmy Seibert Senior Pastor of Antioch Community Church
and President of Antioch Ministries International
Today we have to be able to complete the Great Commission of the
Lord Jesus. The most important thing is for every believer to
become a [person] of power filled with the Holy Spirit. Only in
this way can the gospel of the kingdom be preached throughout the
world as a testimony to all nations. Thank God! This book can lead
us to walk with the Holy Spirit daily. Ying Kai Executive Director,
T4T Global Missions
With the right methods men can accomplish something noticeable, but
not necessarily eternal. With the right empowerment they can truly
change the world and bring about eternal fruit--and the method
matters little. In this book, Steve Smith lifts the hood and shows
us the real secret behind apostolic, disciple-multiplying
movements...and it isn't a strategy, workbook, program, or 5-step
plan. It is something all of us have instant access to and which
promises to bear eternal fruit. It is time we welcome the Holy
Spirit and follow His lead into the harvest fields. Neil Cole
Apostolic missionary and author of many books including Organic
Church, Church 3.0, Journeys to Significance, and Primal Fire
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