Into the Dark: The Mission of All Things All People
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In this episode of Small Town Big God, host Mikel Collins introduces the remarkable journey of All Things All People (ATAP), a ministry in Rutherford County, North Carolina, dedicated to equipping Christians to spread the gospel to the least reached and darkest communities. We hear from Jeremy Jenkins, founder and executive director of ATAP, who shares the ministry's transformation from a consulting company to a nonprofit with a global mission. The conversation covers the unique challenges and successes of engaging small towns with evangelism and discipleship, particularly through the Engage Network initiative. Discussion includes the significant role of addressing nominal Christianity, the importance of rooting missionary work in local contexts, and the transformative power of true spirituality over cultural Christianity. ATAP's commitment to staying and thriving in Forest City as opposed to moving to larger cities is a testament to their dedication to their community. The episode wraps up with insights on engaging younger generations and spiritual nones, and a call to share the gospel with those around us, emphasizing the need for a united Christian mission.
00:00 Introduction to Small Town Big God
01:15 Meet Jeremy Jenkins and ATAP
03:51 The Origin and Evolution of ATAP
09:31 Challenges and Changes During COVID
12:51 The Importance of Local Engagement
20:13 A Personal Story of Outreach
27:21 Understanding Cultural Christianity
30:02 Jeremy's Dual Life and ATAP's Mission
31:52 Engaging Nominal and De-Churched Christians
37:18 Reaching Spiritual Agnostics and Neo-Pagans
44:15 ATAP's Local Impact and Vision
50:45 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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