Metamorphosis is starting as one thing and being transformed into another. That little worm weaves its own cocoon and surrenders itself to a greater dream. The “death” of the worm assures that it will be transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Disruption and trials are God’s way of inviting us into this transformation, from what we were without him to what we were destined to be in Christ. It takes surrender to the process!

Jon Petersen's books 'Unravelled' [CityForce, 2018] and 'Unveiled' [CityForce 2019] are available on Amazon, and you can connect with Jon and Ken at www.cityforce.org/

Jon and Ken celebrate their personal pilgrimage from broken identities into the invitation from the Father to receive their new identities in Christ - as sons! One’s Gospel identity defines one’s work. All transformation flows from this realignment by the Spirit of God through many trials. “All those who are led by the Spirit of God, the same are sons of God.”

Jon Petersen's books 'Unravelled' [CityForce, 2018] and 'Unveiled' [CityForce 2019] are available on Amazon, and you can connect with Jon and Ken at www.cityforce.org/

In Nehemiah’s day, the people were, “in great trouble...and the wall of Jerusalem was broken down". and our cities today shadow that ancient reality. Ken shares the many steps and stages of transformational growth in New Haven, and no matter the amount of “rabbit holes” and systemic social and spiritual issues, there is always one thing that wins out - Redemption. A redemption built on promises not predictions.

Jon Petersen's books 'Unravelled' [CityForce, 2018] and 'Unveiled' [CityForce 2019] are available on Amazon, and you can connect with Jon and Ken at www.cityforce.org/

Jon shares stories from Amsterdam, Sacramento, and Kansas City that illustrate how “the state of the family of God determines the state of the city.” When believers “reunify” around Jesus, reconcile, become friends and pray, churches and cities become the recipients of these “dangerous” Kingdom ingredients!

Jon Petersen's books 'Unravelled' [CityForce, 2018] and 'Unveiled' [CityForce 2019] are available on Amazon, and you can connect with Jon and Ken at www.cityforce.org/

Most people, most cities have dreams that have yet to be realized. Ken tells the gripping story of seeing a neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut transformed. He not only rediscovered the redemptive roots of the city, What he came to rediscover that the Father was using the journey to transform him from a “slave” to a son.

Jon and Ken share how their personal journeys prepared them to move past the status-quo and into becoming culture changers through their own personal transformation. Culture changers Rediscover their personal identity and the redemptive roots of their cities, this enables them to Reunify God’s people around Christ and his Gospel, supplying spiritual capital to begin to Rebuild broken places. These three “R’s” are the pathway to transformation.

Jon Petersen's books 'Unravelled' [CityForce, 2018] and 'Unveiled' [CityForce 2019] are available on Amazon, and you can connect with Jon and Ken at www.cityforce.org/

Every dream starts with friendship. Knowing that “the church as she is cannot reach the city the way she dreams,” Jon Petersen and Ken Janke’s stories merge into a partnership to see lives redeemed and cities transformed - CityForce was the vehicle to help them realize those dreams.