Friends Along the Way
Living out our way of life and the desire to launch lifelong kingdom workers from every college town has led to many amazing stories and testimonies of people being saved! We believe in the Great Commission and that all believers are called to ministry. This counter-culturally living has invited critics, but has also forged friendships along the way. Here are some of our friends:
Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
JP Moreland
JP Moreland
“I have been deeply privileged to know and dearly love the Kangs and the ministry at Gracepoint. I have spoken for their ministry several times in services, special conferences, and evangelistic lectures at UC Berkeley. I have been an eager partner with them for close to three decades! In complete honesty, of the hundreds of ministries with whom I have worked during my 54 years as a Christian, Gracepoint is my very favorite! They have had the greatest impact on my own life and, I hope, I have played a role in their lives and work. It has been not only a fruitful partnership, but also a real blast! I have deep trust in their humility, servant’s heart, integrity, and hunger to know and make known the Lord Jesus and His gospel. And I know of no ministry that values the life of the Christian mind more than Gracepoint. May their tribe increase and be blessed by God as they move forward.”
JP Moreland is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in La Mirada, California.
Founder of Send Network / co-founder of Church Multiplication Institute
Jeff Christopherson
Jeff Christopherson
“Incredible day speaking to 800 church planting team members at @gracepoint Berkeley. More potential for #movement here than any place I’ve seen in North America. Pray for them - they’re implementing a NT design for the Church.”
He leads Church Planting Canada and Canadian National Baptist Convention and is the founder of Send Network and co-founder of Church Multiplication Institute.
Jeff talks about his latest book, Once You See It, as well as his thoughts about the state of churches in America on the Blackaby podcast and mentions our church starting at 29:00.
Pastor of Hope Church
Brian Smith
Brian Smith
“We absolutely love Gracepoint church. You guys are some of the most gracious, generous, Gospel minded people we’ve ever met.”
He is the senior Pastor at Hope Church and the author of Winning the Battle to Belong: The Key ingredient to Reaching College Students.
Pastor of Resonate Church
Keith Wieser
Keith Wieser
“Their vision is ‘an Acts 2 church in every college town’ My money is on them accomplishing this in their lifetime”
He is the lead Pastor at Resonate Church and Church Planting Catalyst for the Northwest Baptist Convention.
Steve Shadrach
One of the authors of The Fuel and the Flame: Ignite Your Life & Your Campus for Jesus Christ and has been involved with many collegiate ministries has served as Pastor of Students and Missions at University Baptist Church, founded Student Mobilization, and more.
Steve started a podcast called CMT (Campus Ministry Today) where he gave keynote at our church and a separate podcast featuring our head pastor, Ed Kang. Check it out!
Ralph Moore
He is a dedicated pastor and visionary church planter, known for fostering a culture of discipleship and church multiplication. His impactful leadership has cultivated a dynamic movement, resulting in the establishment of over 2,300 thriving churches across the globe.
He has also started a podcast where he interviews our head pastor, Ed Kang. Check it out!
Pastor of Blueprint Church
Dhati Lewis
Christian Apologist and Radio Talk Show Host
Greg Koukl
Visiting Scholar of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and Professor of Philosophy at Houston Christian University
William Lane Craig
Dr. William Lane Craig is a Christian Apologist who has created Reasonable Faith Ministries to help defend the faith. He is a great friend and has spoken at our church many times! Check it out above.