How it all began
The story of the 4/14 Movement began in 2008 in the hearts of Dr. Luis Bush and Rev. Nam Soo Kim. As they met together at Promise Church, NY, a seed from the heart of God was planted in these two men of faith. They began to understand the importance of the demographic period of time between the ages of 4 and 14 as a time when a child’s spiritual window is most open.
That revelation grew and blossomed into what is now the 4/14 Movement. The Holy Spirit was speaking the same message to other leaders who were listening. This wasn’t just a local move of His Spirit, but something He was doing around the world. Sep 6–8, 2009, the first Global Summit was held at Promise Church, NY.
With the support of OneHope Founder, Rev. Bob Hoskins, and Compassion International President, Dr. Wess Stafford, along with Dr. Dan Brewster’s new understanding of the importance of children in the Bible, the 4/14 became a global movement over the next 10 years, under the leadership of Dr. Bambang Budijanto and the Global Steering Committee.
Where we are now
After more than a decade of global growth and learning, the 4/14 Movement has entered a renewed season of collaboration and focused advocacy.
In December 2024, an intergenerational and diverse group of leaders gathered to seek God and discern next steps. Founding elders joined younger and seasoned leaders from churches, networks, and movements committed to children and the next generation. Together, they sensed a unified call to steward the 4/14 Movement into a new season of clarity and impact.
This momentum continued at a leadership gathering in November 2025, where 4/14 leaders launched a renewed advocacy focus, helping the Church move toward greater awareness and action so that children are seen, heard, discipled, and empowered.
Today, 4/14 is a Christ-centered, church-based mission movement advocating for the evangelism, discipleship, and mobilization of children and youth, especially during the critical ages of 4 to 14. Guided by a collaborative global leadership team facilitated by Andy Kirk (Australia), the movement is advancing three priorities: Advocacy, Catalytic Events, and Child Participation, inviting churches, networks, and leaders to prioritize children in mission, invest in holistic discipleship, and include children as vital contributors in God’s work.