Jon Wiest (“West”) is the co-founder of Mobilize the Church and executive director of Groundswell, a global ministry mobilizing a growing wave of disciplemakers and pioneering leaders. He previously planted churches in Dallas, Texas, and Des Moines, Iowa, and is the author of Banding Together and Pioneers. Jon has degrees from Wheaton College, Wesley Seminary, and is pursuing a DMin from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a rabid San Francisco 49ers fan; loves traveling, sports, and history; and currently lives in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area with his wife and four daughters.
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11 Innovative Ministries – Part Two
Next Ventures is an innovative approach to finding, connecting, and learning from emerging leaders who are shaping the future of the church. We begin the...
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11 Innovative Ministries – Part One
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The rabbis of old had a saying, “Without wine, there is no joy.”1 This was especially true at a wedding. In the first century, weddings...
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What Happened in the 1990s?
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4 Types of Ministry Innovation
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