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// Becoming The Church The World Needs
For decades, more young people have been leaving Christianity. If trends continue, by 2050, Christianity in America will drop below 50% for the first time in history. Decisions about faith typically occur between ages 16 and 29. Currently, 31% will leave the faith, and only 21% of unbelievers will embrace it. We must reverse this trend—the solution is an activated Church.
While many theories try to explain Christianity’s decline, the simplest one is inaction and misplaced focus. Only 1% of American churches report having a dynamic outreach. Developing leaders, discipleship, and evangelism are among pastors’ least favorite activities. Although most faith decisions occur under 30, we allocate minimal resources to this group. This lack of action and priority contributes to Christianity’s decline. We must become the Church the world needs, and your leadership is vital in this mission.
// The Five Shifts
To reverse current trends, we must make strategic shifts to meet this generation’s needs. We believe there are five fundamental shifts:
2. The Future is Youth: Reach young people where they are.
3. The Future is Empowerment: Activate every believer’s missional calling.
4. The Future is Global: Embrace responsibility for global missions.
5. The Future is Word and Spirit: Center on Scripture’s truth and God’s presence.
// Meet the Coaches
Andy Byrd
THE SEND / YWAM FIRE & FRAGANCE (KONA)
Andy Byrd, founder of Fire and Fragrance and director of THE SEND, is a catalyst for global missions. He leads missional communities across the globe, reaching some of the world’s most unreached people groups. Known as a dynamic, visionary, and strategist insight, Andy unites pastors and leaders to take real action. He’ll be coaching how to connect our local community to engage in hands-on, long-term global impact.
FRANCIS CHAN
CRAZY LOVE MINISTRIES
Francis Chan is a thought-provoking Bible teacher passionate about bringing Scripture to life. He challenges churches to address the biblical illiteracy crisis and embrace the power of God’s Word. Francis will show us how to elevate Scripture in our churches, building congregations rooted in truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Michael Koulianos
Jesus Image
Michael Koulianos, the lead pastor of Jesus Image, blends dynamic Sunday services with a ministry school training the next generation of church leaders. With a focus on the Gospel and Holy Spirit, Michael creates worship spaces that combine ancient practices with modern relevance. He’ll coach us on how to build sacred environments where a multi-generational audience are drawn to the presence of God.
Michael Miller
UPPERROOM
Michael Miller, lead pastor of Upper Room, is a pioneer in merging prayer and worship at the heart of church life. He’s known for creating environments where spiritual depth is fueled by helping congregants develop a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. Michael will coach us on how to build churches centered on intimacy with Jesus, where prayer and worship ignite discipleship and spiritual formation.
Nick Brennt
Circuit Riders
Nick Brennt is a senior leader of Circuit Riders and the media and strategy director of The Send. With experience in global grassroots movements, he has helped shape some of the most influential missional campaigns of this generation. Specializing in leadership development and media, He will help coach us to refine our vision and implement effective, actionable plans, empowering ministries to grow into impactful missional movements.
Lindy Cofer
Circuit Rider Music
Lindy Cofer is the co-leader of Circuit Rider Music, a primary artist, and songwriter known for connecting audiences to the heart of Jesus and the Great Commission. She mentors leaders globally on songwriting, helping them create songs that reflect God’s work in their communities. Her passion is raising up bands with a heart for Jesus and service through music. Lindy will coach us on cultivating a participatory worship atmosphere and guide pastors and worship leaders in writing songs that express the unique DNA of their churches.
Matt Nelson
Circuit Riders
Matt Nelson is a senior leader of Circuit Riders and the Operations Director of The Send. He is known for his expertise as a systematic developer of leaders, with a background as an award-winning military chaplain. A sought-after mentor, Matt has helped shape young leaders and global movements worldwide. He will coach us on creating clear leadership development pipelines that foster both activation and growth in knowledge.
Banning Liebscher
Jesus Culture
Banning Liebscher is the lead pastor of Jesus Culture Church and the visionary leader behind the Jesus Culture movement. He brings a unique blend of experience leading a national youth movement, developing resources for the local church, and actively pastoring a local congregation. Banning works with leaders across evangelical and charismatic circles to ignite passion for local revival and renewal. He coaches on how to release a contagious passion for missional movements in your church.
Taylor Stutts
The Send
Taylor Stutts is the Director of Mobilization and Collaboration, with extensive experience in missions, developing training programs from the ground up, and building networks for action. He will coach us on implementing dynamic mobilization strategies that foster city-wide unity.
Chase Cofer
Circuit Riders
Chase Cofer, co-leader of Circuit Rider Music and Greenhouse Prayer, has developed a regional prayer room serving the youth of Southern California. Building on this model, he now trains students and churches worldwide to lead vibrant prayer meetings and worship movements on their campuses and in their communities. Chase will coach us on how to unleash powerful prayer and worship movements that pave the way for collective gospel action.
// Breakout Sessions
A Dynamic Experience
The Activated Church is not a conference but a workshop with dynamic talks, worship, prayer, ideation, team discussion and breakouts designed to help your church identify critical shifts and create an actionable plan to make them happen.
Breakout Sessions:
Senior Leadership Breakout:
Focused on strategic leadership shifts for church vision and movement-building.
Media and Marketing Breakout:
Leveraging media to create movement, drive outreach, and engage your audience.
Worship Leader Breakout:
Cultivating a presence-centered worship culture that fuels mission.
Youth Leader Breakout:
Practical strategies to turn youth groups into dynamic missional movements.
Mission and Outreach Breakout:
Effective local and global missional strategies for outreach directors.
// UPCOMING EVENT
Register Your Church’s Leadership Team
March 3-6, 2025 | COSTA MESA, CA | $350 Per Team
This 3-day exclusive leadership accelerator is designed for church leadership teams who want to turn their church into dynamic missional movements. Join top leaders from The Send & other impactful ministries as they guide you through hands-on workshops, personal development sessions, and strategic planning for local and global outreach.