A fresh approach to meeting people where they are

Beyond the Walls: Simple Pathways to Reaching Neighbors with the Gospel

How do we connect—genuinely, meaningfully, deeply—with people outside our church’s walls?

In a time of declining attendance and dwindling budgets, we all know the old programs aren't working like they used to. If you’re a church leader, you may be feeling stuck and disheartened.

The good news? God is already at work in your neighborhood.

Instead of creating new programs, what if you gave yourself permission to do things a little differently—to meet your neighbors where they are, listen to their stories, and create spaces where belonging and discovery can grow?

What if meaningful connection starts with simply being present?

Join us for a transformative conversation with Dave Male, Co-Director of Vision and Strategy for the Church of England and Visiting Instructor, Luther Seminary and one of the world's leading educators in cultivating creative forms of church that reach people in today's changing world. Drawing from years of experience helping congregations discover fresh expressions of church, Dave will share practical wisdom for meeting people where they are—in their workplaces, neighborhoods, and everyday gathering spaces.

One person handing a bible to the other person with a photo of Dave Male, Director of Evangelism and Discipleship for the Church of England

Why Attend “Beyond the Walls: Simple Pathways to Reaching Neighbors with the Gospel"?

This isn’t a webinar full of quick fixes or one-size-fits-all strategies. It’s an invitation to explore new ways of living out the Gospel with our neighbors. Together, we’ll discover practices that help us move from maintaining programs to fostering authentic relationships and deeper discipleship.

Through stories and examples from real communities, we’ll learn how congregations are experimenting with new ways of being church while staying rooted in the gospel.

What You'll Gain:

  • Practical spiritual practices for listening to God and your neighbors.
  • Permission to experiment with new forms of ministry—without having all the answers.
  • A renewed sense of hope as we discover a way forward, together.
  • Tools to empower lay leaders to create spaces where people feel like they belong.
  • A vision for a “mixed ecology” ministry that honors both inherited and innovative forms of church.

Meet Your Webinar Leader

  • Dave Male

    Dave Male is the Co-Director of Vision and Strategy for the Church of England and Visiting Instructor, Luther Seminary. He leads a team that helps churches , dioceses and networks implement the strategy. One part of the strategy is the creation of 10,000 new worshipping communities over the next 10 years. Previously, he served as the Church of England's National Adviser for Pioneer Development developing national leadership pathways for those starting new churches and was before that Tutor in Pioneer Mission Training at Ridley Hall and Westcott House, Cambridge creating the first training pathway for those starting new churches. Dave led one of the first fresh expressions in the UK and has trained and equipped many others to do the same. He has authored several books on evangelism and pioneering issues and spoken on these issues across the world.

Watch this free webinar

    2025 02 Beyond the Walls: Simple Pathways to Reaching Neighbors with the Gospel

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