The people of Jacob Gregory’s church didn’t just want to be “revived” they wanted to be “recreated.” 

God led their church community to create a much-needed homeless shelter as an expression of their church. This change over time had the romance wear off eventually. Mark and Tara Beth talk with Jacob about the challenges of adapting to modern community needs while staying true to deep theological convictions. 

Not everything with the church was an easy transition. Jacob Gregory discusses his church's journey from desiring revival to embracing a vision of being 'recreated' to serve their economically depressed community better. They may have lost a lot of their congregation but Jacob talks about the significance of finding Jesus in the margins.  

Timestamps: 

00:42 The Journey of Becoming a Pastor & Embracing Change and Community Impact

06:56 A Bold Move: Starting a Homeless Shelter and Redefining Ministry

12:51 Facing Challenges and Reimagining Church Identity

16:37 Navigating Loss, Criticism, and Finding Redemption

22:03 The Merger: Uniting Congregations for a Greater Cause

27:37 Reflections on Leadership, Change, and Faithfulness