In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan interview two key leaders from Redeemer City to City (RCTC): Steve Shackelford, CEO, and Mark Reynolds, Senior Strategic Advisor. Together, they share their personal journeys, formative childhood experiences, and the pivotal moments that prepared them for their roles guiding gospel movements in New York and around the world.
From Steve’s early draw to business—shaped by his mother’s prayers and spiritual vision—to Mark’s natural gift for gathering and leading others through sports, their stories reveal how God weaves together past experiences to prepare leaders for kingdom impact. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about calling, leadership, and carrying forward the legacy of gospel-centered ministry in the city.

In this episode we touched on some concepts such as “gospel ecosystem” and how wanting to see city transformation (or city flourishing) requires a holistic approach, where both the center and the margins influence each other.  To learn more about what City to City means when we use these terms check out additional resources and insights on City Theology and City Theory— core elements explored in our book— Gospel-Centered City Ministry: The City to City DNA.

This book  aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the core elements of Redeemer City to City. Throughout eighteen white papers and videos, organization co-founder Timothy Keller explores the key concepts behind planting a gospel-centered church, from establishing a theological vision to learning the way people in our communities think.

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