What happens when you truly trust young people with leadership?

In this episode, I sit down with Atte and Joe to talk about the story behind Oikos, a church plant in Helsinki, Finland’s capital, that has grown into far more than just a local congregation—it’s becoming a movement.

We explore how empowering young leaders from the very beginning shaped the culture, mission, and momentum of Oikos. Atte and Joe share the challenges of planting a church in one of Europe’s most secular societies, what it takes to reach people who have little to no church background, and why leadership development is not a side strategy but the core strategy.

If you care about church planting, reaching secular Europe, or building movements instead of institutions, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.

In this follow-up conversation with Tim Gillespie, we go beyond the remarkable turnaround of Crosswalk Church and dive into a surprising next chapter: choosing multiplication over expansion.

Instead of building a bigger building, Crosswalk made a countercultural decision—to plant churches locally and globally. Tim shares how that shift happened, what it required, and why it fundamentally reshaped the church’s identity and future.

We talk openly about the role—and risks—of charismatic leadership and pastoral fame, why so many megachurches eventually struggle or collapse, and what structures, habits, and spiritual postures can help prevent that. Tim also reflects on his own journey: stepping out of the spotlight, moving into a new season, and why he now serves at Adventist Health.

The conversation explores deeper systemic questions:
What’s the difference between governance in non-denominational and denominational churches—and why does it matter?
What can European churches learn from the Crosswalk story when it comes to church planting?
Why does the future of mission likely depend on diversified churches—different expressions for different regions, cultures, and neighborhoods—rather than one-size-fits-all models?

This episode is for leaders, planters, and anyone wrestling with how the church can stay healthy, humble, and mission-focused in a complex, post-Christian world.

In this episode, I talk with Tim Gillespie, former Lead Pastor of Crosswalk Church, about one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in Adventism. Tim shares how Crosswalk went from the brink of closing—with fewer than 80 people—to becoming a thriving community of over 1,000 members, expanding across continents and influencing churches worldwide.

We explore the factors behind this growth: a clear mission, intentional branding, a focused target audience, and a commitment to authenticity and spiritual depth. Tim reflects on what made Crosswalk work, what other churches often overlook, and how much of their success can translate to the European context.

If you’re passionate about church planting, revitalization, or reaching the next generation, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration from someone who’s lived the journey.

In this episode of Mission Him Possible, Rob from British Columbia shares the story behind a remarkable church plant in Squamish. He talks about how he built the community from scratch — finding people who believed in the vision and shaping a church that became a living expression of faith and belonging.

Rob also opens up about the challenges along the way, including his experience with burnout and the difficult but redemptive process of transitioning leadership to a new pastor.

It’s an honest and encouraging conversation about calling, community, and the courage it takes to let go so that God’s mission can continue to grow.

In this episode of Mission Him Possible, I sit down with Randy to talk about his church plant Common Ground in Oregon—created for people who love the outdoors. Together, they explore what it means to celebrate the good in life as an expression of God’s presence, and how this shapes a faith community that speaks to busy people with overflowing calendars. Randy shares why small groups aren’t just an add-on at Common Ground, but the heartbeat of the church itself—and why they gather for a full worship service with all groups only once a month.

Season 3 - Episode 5

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Contero, founder of Zero Church in Madrid, to explore the journey of starting a church from scratch in one of Europe’s most secular cities. Jonathan shares the story behind Zero Church, its vision to connect with people far from faith, and the unique challenges and opportunities he encountered along the way. We talk openly about the strengths and weaknesses of the project, the lessons he’s learned, what he would do differently if starting over, and practical insights for anyone seeking to engage secular people with the message of Jesus.

Staffel 3 - Episode 4: Was passiert, wenn eine Kirche nicht nur Räume baut – sondern Räume schafft, die Herzen öffnen?

In dieser Folge von Mission Him Possible spreche ich mit Freddy, einem der Gründer vom Hope Center Wasserburg – einem einzigartigen Ort, an dem Architektur, Werte, Inklusion und Gottes Wirken miteinander verschmelzen.

🏗️ Warum Architektur mehr predigt, als wir denken
🤝 Wie man Kirchen baut, die wirklich einladend sind – für alle
🌱 Was man im Bauprozess über Geduld, Führung und göttliche Überraschungen lernen kann
💡 Und warum Gebäude immer auch eine Theologie ausdrücken

Diese Folge ist ein Muss für alle, die sich fragen, wie Kirche im 21. Jahrhundert aussehen kann – räumlich, geistlich und gemeinschaftlich.

🎧 Jetzt reinhören – und entdecken, wie Hoffnung sichtbar wird, wenn Glaube Gestalt annimmt.

In part two of our conversation with Pavel Eder from SafePoint Church Prague, we dive deeper into how this unique church reaches one of the most secular cities in the world — not through tradition, but through intentional, creative online content and relational discipleship.

📱 What kind of content actually draws in secular people in Prague?
🎯 How does SafePoint design messages that are both spiritually deep and culturally accessible?
🌱 What does discipleship look like at Safe Point and why would secular people be interested in it?

Whether you're rethinking evangelism in a digital age or wondering how to disciple people who’ve never set foot in a church — this episode is full of practical insight and surprising encouragement.

🎧 Tune in to discover how mission-minded creativity can open hearts — even in Europe's most skeptical spaces.

How do you plant a church in a place where belief in God is seen as outdated — or even irrelevant? In this episode of Mission Him Possible, we talk with Pavel Eder, founder of SafePoint Church in Prague, about how a bold, creative, and context-sensitive approach is reshaping the way people encounter faith in one of the world’s most secular cities.

🇨🇿 What makes Prague such a unique (and tough) place for mission?
📱 How does SafePoint use modern design, storytelling, and social media to connect with people?
💡 Why the future of church might look more like a community hub than a cathedral?

This episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about innovative mission work, urban ministry, or reimagining church for a post-Christian world.

Staffel 3 - Episode 1 - Arnold Zwahlen nimmt uns mit in die Geschichte, wie das Familien und Gemeinschaftszentrum in Reinach entstanden ist und wie er Gottes Wirken im Entstehungsprozess erlebt habt.