Learn from Alan Hirsch—Anytime, Anywhere Recently, Alan Hirsch spoke in Brisbane, Australia, passionately sharing how APEST is a key component of discipleship. His insights challenge the way we think about leadership and ministry. We wish everyone could experience these teachings in person! Help! I’m Not an Evangelist! For over a century, the Church has emphasized the importance of sharing the …
Why Every Team Needs an Evangelist (Even if They Drive You Nuts)
I’ve been that person in team meetings—the one who interrupts a perfectly laid-out strategy to ask, “But what about the people who’ve never been here before?” I’ve seen the eye rolls. I’ve heard, “We’ll get to that.” I’ve challenged people to explain things more clearly, often saying, “Say more,” because we forget that not everyone we’re talking to knows what’s …
The Strengths & Struggles of Evangelists
Evangelists are some of the most energizing people on any team. We’re the ones pulling others into the story, making sure no one is left out, and helping people feel the urgency of the message. But for all that energy and impact, we also carry some unique challenges—especially when we operate without grounding, community, and guidance. If you’re an evangelist …
The Urgency & Joy of Evangelists in a Divided Culture
By someone who’s had to learn this the hard way. There was a moment recently—a clarifying conversation in our local community—where I could feel the tension in my own chest. I had the option to say the surface-level thing, to make it easier. And honestly? Part of me wanted to. Because being an evangelist doesn’t always mean you’re bold. Sometimes …
Story from 5Q Training
I would love this type of training to be done within a Pastoral Conference or Pastoral forums within denominations. I am thinking about how this could be done within my own denomination. Thank you. I really enjoyed this Course. It was very stretching and enlightening. It caused me to have even more questions that are beyond the scope of the …
The Journey into Shared Leadership: Transparency and Tension
When we started diving into “shared leadership” as a key conversation for 5Q, I didn’t realize it would become more than a topic—it would be a lived experience. And as our team committed to embodying it, we quickly learned that shared leadership isn’t neat or easy. Unlike hierarchy, which provides clear lanes and boundaries, shared leadership is relational and messy. …