Monthly Archives: May 2015

In March we launched a new pilot church strategy based on what Jesus modeled in the context of His relationship with three of the twelve apostles: Peter, James and John. Even in the most intense time of His preparation for the cross, Jesus worked intentionally and specifically with these three, showing them the way to follow Him. We’re calling this strategy “Jesus 3:12.” Just like Jesus did, we believe that a powerful way to make disciples relationally is to start with a triad—three committed followers of Jesus who spend time praying together, growing together in the Word, and taking action...Read more …

Every year Q Place holds a 3-day event specifically for Q Place Catalysts. Called “Revitalize,” this event is designed to recharge our Catalysts and to inform them about the most recent Q Place developments. On April 16-18, about 40 Catalysts attended, and many described this year’s event as “the best one ever.” The dictionary defines a “catalyst” as a person who precipitates an event or change. It goes on to say that a catalyst’s talk, enthusiasm, or energy creates the proper conditions for that change. Q Place Catalysts fit this definition perfectly because wherever they go, the winds of change begin...Read more …

This past year we have embarked on a new VITAL journey. Rather than planning and carrying out a new 3-day event once a year in the Chicago area, we are now holding regional 1-day VITAL events all over the country. The purpose of the event is more focused: to find and inspire people who would like to start Q Places and church leaders who would like to start Q Place Ministries. We found a ministry friend in Hugh Halter, who shared his experience and challenged the attendees at each VITAL event—to rethink what it could look like to live out...Read more …

Imagine turning on your favorite Christian radio station as you commute home or opening a daily email because you subscribed, and hearing a “brought to you from Q-Place” one-minute challenge encouraging you and believers everywhere to interact with people in ways that help them see Jesus. Guess what? This is now reality! Here’s how it happened and what it means to you: For the past eight years, Jeff Klein, the Midwest Regional Leader for Q Place, and his wife, Pam, have written, produced, and recorded a daily one-minute radio spot called Walk the Way. Walk the Way encourages Christians not just to talk about...Read more …

As a ministry, Q Place has taken on the challenge of figuring out how to spread and support this approach that is touching a strong chord with people in a post-modern culture. We want to help more and more Christians come on board and become equipped and supported as they engage relationally in ongoing conversations about God with people around them. We believe that God has guided us in developing one key aspect of support, which we are thrilled to launch later this month. On May 19th, at www.QPlace.com, we will be launching a brand new multi-faceted membership resource called...Read more …