Mike Breen (pastor)

Mike Breen is a British-born author, speaker, and church leader known for his work on missional discipleship and organizational leadership within Christian contexts. He is particularly recognized for his advocacy of the "LifeShape" framework and the use of huddles (small discipleship groups) as a core component of discipleship.

Breen's work focuses on equipping individuals and churches to live out their faith in practical ways within their everyday lives. He emphasizes the importance of creating rhythms and structures that foster genuine community and spiritual growth.

He is the founder and serves in a leadership capacity for 3DM (Third Dream Ministries), an organization that provides training and resources for churches seeking to implement missional discipleship strategies. He has authored and co-authored numerous books, including "Launching Missional Communities," "Building a Discipling Culture," and "Family on Mission." These publications outline his practical approach to discipleship, leadership development, and creating a missional church culture.

Breen has worked with various denominations and church networks across the globe, consulting and training leaders on how to cultivate healthy and reproducible discipleship practices. He often speaks at conferences and leadership events, sharing his insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the church in the 21st century. His approach to discipleship often emphasizes incarnational ministry, where believers are encouraged to live out their faith authentically within their own communities.