The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 779 | Preaching at A Rave: Luke LeFevre + Daniel McLeod on Gen Z's Bold Faith and How to Use Gen Z's Gifts at Your Church
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Jan 15, 2026 
Join younger-generation pastor Luke LeFevre, known for unconventional outreach like preaching at raves, and Daniel McLeod, founder of Jesus Mission, as they explore the boldness of Gen Z's faith. They discuss a surge in church attendance fueled by Gen Z's hunger for authenticity and direct messaging. The duo shares insights on empowering young leaders, addressing mental health crises, and the appeal of ancient traditions in a modern context. Discover how churches can engage this dynamic generation with real responsibility and support.
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Wilco United: High School Unity Movement
- Daniel started Wilco United at 17, gathering over 1,600 students monthly for student-led worship and prayer.
- The movement paused when he left for missions school but later relaunched after the rave outreach.
Preaching At A Rave That Led To Hundreds Turning
- Luke and Daniel negotiated access to a rave by offering ticket sales and a free venue to preach the gospel for the last 30 minutes.
- About 450 people responded that night and many were funneled into discipleship via QR-coded follow-up content.
A Memorial Where Hundreds Responded
- A year after the rave, Jake, one of the rave hosts, died in a car accident and 500 people at his memorial responded to the gospel.
- The event shows how evangelistic seeds can grow unpredictably and lead to widespread responses.
