Mission Him Possible

Warum gab es diesen Podcast überhaupt? Was bleibt nach all den Gesprächen, Geschichten und Gottesmomenten?


In dieser kurzen, persönlichen Abschlussepisode ziehe ich persönliche Bilanz und erkläre, warum es im Moment keine weiteren Episoden mehr gibt, aber wie vielleicht zukünftige Staffeln aussehen könnten.





Wenn du weitere Podcast von mir hören willst, empfehle ich dir hier die folgenden:





Ehrlich Gloubt


Offene Gespräche und Geschichten über Glauben, Zweife und unbequeme Fragen, die man in der Kirche oft nicht laut stellt.


https://open.spotify.com/show/16QdJqym5jENQNt2RPxJGg?si=65346c174be54034





Trotzdem Ja zum Leben sagen


Wie wir trotz Krisen, Schmerz und Brüchen, Hoffnung und Sinn finden


https://open.spotify.com/show/2tngXTaWkMC93g7IidgYLd?si=3e3921b9876b45bc





Wortfunke


Wo Worte Funken schlagen, damit dein Glaube neu entfacht wird und Gottes Funke überspringt.


https://open.spotify.com/show/0dShtPkpyw91I2YFH17Bkh?si=663ad801b6d044f4

What happens when you truly trust young people with leadership?


In this episode, I sit down with Atte and Joe to talk about the story behind Oikos, a church plant in Helsinki, Finland’s capital, that has grown into far more than just a local congregation—it’s becoming a movement.


We explore how empowering young leaders from the very beginning shaped the culture, mission, and momentum of Oikos. Atte and Joe share the challenges of planting a church in one of Europe’s most secular societies, what it takes to reach people who have little to no church background, and why leadership development is not a side strategy but the core strategy.


If you care about church planting, reaching secular Europe, or building movements instead of institutions, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.

In this follow-up conversation with Tim Gillespie, we go beyond the remarkable turnaround of Crosswalk Church and dive into a surprising next chapter: choosing multiplication over expansion.


Instead of building a bigger building, Crosswalk made a countercultural decision—to plant churches locally and globally. Tim shares how that shift happened, what it required, and why it fundamentally reshaped the church’s identity and future.


We talk openly about the role—and risks—of charismatic leadership and pastoral fame, why so many megachurches eventually struggle or collapse, and what structures, habits, and spiritual postures can help prevent that. Tim also reflects on his own journey: stepping out of the spotlight, moving into a new season, and why he now serves at Adventist Health.


The conversation explores deeper systemic questions: What’s the difference between governance in non-denominational and denominational churches—and why does it matter? What can European churches learn from the Crosswalk story when it comes to church planting? Why does the future of mission likely depend on diversified churches—different expressions for different regions, cultures, and neighborhoods—rather than one-size-fits-all models?


This episode is for leaders, planters, and anyone wrestling with how the church can stay healthy, humble, and mission-focused in a complex, post-Christian world.

In this episode, I talk with Tim Gillespie, former Lead Pastor of Crosswalk Church, about one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in Adventism. Tim shares how Crosswalk went from the brink of closing—with fewer than 80 people—to becoming a thriving community of over 1,000 members, expanding across continents and influencing churches worldwide.


We explore the factors behind this growth: a clear mission, intentional branding, a focused target audience, and a commitment to authenticity and spiritual depth. Tim reflects on what made Crosswalk work, what other churches often overlook, and how much of their success can translate to the European context.


If you’re passionate about church planting, revitalization, or reaching the next generation, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration from someone who’s lived the journey.