Empowering Small Towns: The Story of All Things All People

Mikel Collins introduces the remarkable journey of All Things All People (ATAP), a ministry in Rutherford County, North Carolina, dedicated to equipping Christians to spread the gospel to the least reached and darkest communities. We hear from Jeremy Jenkins, founder and executive director of ATAP, who shares the ministry's transformation from a consulting company to a nonprofit with a global mission. The conversation covers the unique challenges and successes of engaging small towns with evangelism and discipleship, particularly through the Engage Network initiative. Discussion includes the significant role of addressing nominal Christianity, the importance of rooting missionary work in local contexts, and the transformative power of true spirituality over cultural Christianity. ATAP's commitment to staying and thriving in Forest City as opposed to moving to larger cities is a testament to their dedication to their community. The episode wraps up with insights on engaging younger generations and spiritual nones, and a call to share the gospel with those around us, emphasizing the need for a united Christian mission.00:00 Introduction to Small Town Big God01:15 Meet Jeremy Jenkins and ATAP03:51 The Origin and Evolution of ATAP09:31 Challenges and Changes During COVID12:51 The Importance of Local Engagement20:13 A Personal Story of Outreach27:21 Understanding Cultural Christianity30:02 Jeremy's Dual Life and ATAP's Mission31:52 Engaging Nominal and De-Churched Christians37:18 Reaching Spiritual Agnostics and Neo-Pagans44:15 ATAP's Local Impact and Vision50:45 Final Thoughts and Call to Action