Kyle Morris, Lead Pastor of Revive Church
A One-stop shop for flourishing: the story of revive Church
In this episode, Sara Joy and Eric talk with Kyle Morris who is the Lead Pastor of Revive Church in Arvada, CO. We hear about his church's decision to stay where they were and seek the shalom of their neighborhood rather than move to a different (and wealthier) part of the city. This decision led them to purchase an entire shopping center and redevelop it to house the church, several community service nonprofits, and businesses.
Images Credit: Revive Church | Watch the Vision Video
Links to resources and terms from this episode:
Articles, Books, Media, & organizations
The Bridge - The shopping center owned by Revive Church that has been revived physically and is home to thriving for-profit and nonprofit organizations that are collaborating and working to serve vulnerable families.
Beyond Home - A nonprofit whose mission is to provide a comprehensive approach for families to become self-sufficient for life
Marsh Collective - A team of consultants that works with leaders, companies, patrons, and developers to help clarify vision for their city, business, or team
Lionheart Children's Academy - A nonprofit Christian organization committed to excellence in early childhood education
CrossPurpose - A non-profit organization abolishing relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development
Colorado Foundation for Conductive Education - A nonprofit organization that offers an intensive, holistic alternative approach to traditional therapy for individuals with motor disabilities
"Churches Don’t Have to Be Lousy Stewards. Here’s Proof" Story of Revive Church by Amy Sherman and Jacob Baldwin in Common Good Magazine: Issue 11, May 2023
Canoeing in the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger
Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon
Church Unleashed by Frank R. Tillapaugh
Key Terms
Proximity
Placemaking
Affordable Housing
Shalom