Jonathan Dodson

U.S. Edition

The Author

Jonathan Dodson (MDiv, ThM) is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, which he started with his wife, Robie, and a small group of people. They have three children. He is also the founder of GospelCenteredDiscipleship.com and author of a number of books, including The Unbelievable Gospel, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Here in Spirit (fall 2018). He enjoys listening to The War on Drugs, watching sci-fi, and going for walks.

Don’t Plant a Church If You’re Not a Pastor

August 2, 2018 | Tony Merida • Jonathan Dodson

A church planter must not neglect his responsibility to be a good shepherd.

What Pastors Need to Know About ‘Nones’

April 5, 2018 | Jonathan Dodson

The recent rise of “religious nones” in the U.S.

When Pastoring Gets in the Way

January 16, 2018 | Jonathan Dodson

Church planter: pastoral ministry is not a hindrance to

Why the Missional Church Isn’t Enough

April 9, 2012 | Jonathan Dodson

The missional church in the United States is not missional enough. The local focus of mission is shortsighted. If we only make disciples who

Be Missional, Not Superficially Contextual

January 11, 2012 | Jonathan Dodson

Some versions of missional are simply a new form of church growth that caters to consumer Christianity.