November 26, 2025

Future Church Series – Episode 1: The Microchurch

24 minutes

Welcome to a brand-new series on The Church Answers Podcast called “The Future Church.” Over the next six episodes, we’ll explore how the landscape of ministry is changing—and how leaders can prepare with wisdom, courage, and hope.

In this first episode, Thom and Jess begin by looking at one of the most intriguing movements shaping the future: the rise of the microchurch. This small, mission-driven model is gaining traction across the United States and around the world. What exactly is a microchurch, how is it structured, and why is it so different from other forms of church? Let’s find out.

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Upward Sports

Future Church Series – Episode 2: The Economics of the Future Church

Future Church Series – Episode 3: Trends in Evangelism in the Local Church

Future Church Series – Episode 4: Making Evangelism Visible

Future Church Series – Episode 5: The Rise of Four New Co-Vocational Church Staff

Future Church Series – Episode 6: What Is the Size of the Typical Church in the Future?

“Revival of the Analog Church” by Thom S. Rainer – coming soon!

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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