The Pastorate Podcast Pete Hughes on Preaching to Racial Injustice, Leading Through Pain and the Restoration of Society as a Whole
Jason sits down with Pete Hughes, pastor of KXC in London, to explore church planting through prayer, prophetic imagination, and place-based mission. Pete shares how prayer shaped the early days of their church and how understanding the spiritual history of a community can lead to renewal and breakthrough.
They also discuss navigating leadership pain, responding to injustice, and trusting God in the hardest seasons.
Key Takeaways:
Pete Hughes on church planting as a prayer-saturated, Spirit-led journey
Reading the history of a place and praying against entrenched darkness
Trusting God through seasons of self-doubt and heartbreak
A humble, gospel-shaped response to racism and injustice
An honest and hope-filled episode for leaders planting churches and contending for Kingdom renewal.
Biography
Pete Hughes is the founding pastor of Kings Cross Church (KXC) in London. Commissioned by the Bishop of London, Pete and Bee Hughes were sent out from St Mary’s with a small group of leaders and a simple vision: to recklessly give themselves away to God, each other and the people of King’s Cross and beyond. Check out his newly released book “All Things New.”
Partners
Briercrest College and Seminary has been committed to raising up and developing Christians leaders for the last 85 years. With a goal to serve and bless the local church, Briercrest’s programs help the leaders of the future develop a biblical worldview, and hone the practical skills needed to succeed in the world of church leadership and nonprofit management. Every year hundreds of young adults choose Briercrest and experience an intentional discipleship community that helps them deepen their faith in such a formative time in their journey. If you know someone who could benefit from an education that focuses on spiritual formation, Biblical learning, and the practical skills needed to succeed as a leader, Briercrest is the place for them.
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