Level 1 — Foundations Cohort
Establish a deep theological and practical grounding in city gospel movement principles. Understand what it means to be a movement leader in your urban context.
Scholars
Program
2000 Cities Vision
Movement Day Scholars Program
Investing in 2,000 urban practitioners across six continents — equipping the next generation of city gospel movement leaders to transform their cities for the next decade and beyond.
A Word From Our Founder
WHY THIS Initiative?
Dr. Mac Pier
Founder, Movement.org
After 35 years as an urban practitioner, I have witnessed something remarkable — a growing army of motivated Christian leaders, deeply passionate about transforming their cities for the glory of God.
Yet most global efforts remain fragmented — led by motivated individuals or small organizations working in relative isolation. The great challenges of the 21st-century urban landscape demand more. They demand musculature — organizational capacity, shared vision, and strategic depth that only intentional formation can provide.
The Movement Day Scholars Program is our response: a structured, multi-year investment in the practitioners who are already leading city gospel movement expressions around the world.
The Vision
Toward a 2,000 City Vision
The MDSP aims to invest in 2,000 practitioners who are actively leading city gospel movement expressions across the globe. Prospective students are nominated by recognized leaders in gospel movements across six continents, drawing from more than 500 engaged cities.
Nominated Leaders
Each participant is personally nominated by a recognized Movement Day leader — ensuring every cohort is filled with proven, committed practitioners.
Paired City Model
Two practitioners per city participate together, creating a shared experience that multiplies impact and builds lasting local partnership.
Global Reach
Spanning six continents and more than 500 cities, the MDSP is building a truly global network of equipped, connected urban leaders.
A Three-Year Cohort Journey
The Movement Day Scholars Program is designed as a 3-year cohort experience, with each level building on the last — from foundational theology to catalytic city transformation. Each cohort is limited to 125 leaders who commit to the full three-year journey.
The journey
Level 2 — Acceleration Cohort
Build on your foundation to accelerate the growth and impact of your movement. Develop organizational capacity, coalition-building skills, and strategic momentum.
Level 3 — Catalytic Action
Create a bold, actionable decadal plan for your city — a ten-year vision to scale the impact of your city gospel movement and leave a lasting legacy.
Program Outcomes
What You Will Be Equipped to Do
By the end of the three-year experience, every MDSP graduate will have developed a comprehensive, practical toolkit for transforming their city — rooted in Scripture, shaped by strategy, and sustained by community.
Create a Decadal City Plan
Develop a ten-year vision to scale the impact of your city gospel movement — with clear goals, milestones, and strategies for lasting transformation.
Produce Bible-Rooted Resources
Author Bible studies, sermon outlines, and podcast content that deepen a theology of the city, contextualized for your specific urban community.
Demonstrate Organizational Growth
Show measurable growth in your organization's capacity — in leadership, systems, communications, and financial sustainability.
Grow or Plant Movement Day Expressions
Launch or expand Movement Day gatherings in your city, connecting the broader body of Christ around a shared vision for gospel transformation.
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Join the Movement
Each cohort is limited to 125 committed leaders who are ready to invest three years in transforming their city. Spots are limited and filled through nomination — don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this global movement.
Get Nominated
Confirm with the Movement Day leader who invited you. If you're interested in a graduate program, ask them to submit a formal recommendation on your behalf.
Complete the Application
Fill out the MDSP April Application Form to reserve your place in the upcoming cohort.