

Kevin Palau (Son of Luis Palau) on His Father’s Legacy, Rekindling a Passion For Evangelism & How He Unified 200+ Churches to Serve Portland
What if the Church became known for unity, service, and hope in the heart of secular cities?
In this episode, Jason Ballard talks with Kevin Palau—president of the Luis Palau Association—about his father Luis’s incredible legacy, and the gospel movements Kevin now helps lead across North America. They discuss evangelism, city partnerships, and how a simple “yes” can bring the Kingdom to life in surprising ways.
Key Takeaways:
Luis Palau’s legacy and final years of ministry
How gospel movements have formed in secular cities
Why partnership with civic leaders can open doors for the Church
Stories of thousands mobilized for citywide service and evangelism
Biography
Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. Kevin also helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement. Kevin lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ.
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