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Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons is lead pastor of Newsong, a multi-site and multi-ethnic church based in Irvine, California.
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Making Space for the Spirit
How one church recognized spiritual warfare and the means God provides for victory.
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Space Frontiers
How three churches are pioneering new ways to use facilities for the gospel.
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On the Verge
His understanding of the gospel led him to build a multi-ethnic megachurch. And now it's leading him to build smaller churches he calls "verges."
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Must-Reads from Dave Gibbons
Our editors have compiled our best from this contributor from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
On the Verge
His understanding of the gospel led him to build a multi-ethnic megachurch. And now it's leading him to build smaller churches he calls "verges."
Why THIS?
In this interview, Dave Gibbons talks about why he decided to move away from the megachurch model to embrace "mid-sized" churches called "verges."
Space Frontiers
How three churches are pioneering new ways to use facilities for the gospel.
Why THIS?
These three churches have found creative ways to use their facilities for ministry.
Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church
A new movement of God is underway, but are we too busy running the church to notice?
Why THIS?
Dave Gibbons suggests that all churches are called to become "third-culture" churches, which means, simply put, they are called to love God and love their neighbor.
The Most Dangerous Place in America
Why the suburbs are silently sinister.
Why THIS?
Why the suburbs might be the most dangerous place to live.
Church Lessons from HGTV
What our design says about our values
Why THIS?
Have you ever wondered what your church space says about you and your God? Dave Gibbons suggests some questions we should be asking about what our space communicates about our values.
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