Reimagining Church in Paris: Ivan Carluer's Bold Blueprint for Urban Mission

To learn more about Rob's new book, "Theology of the City," visit https://robhoskins.onehope.net/theology-of-the-city. In this episode, Rob sits down with Pastor Ivan Carluer, the visionary behind Martin Luther King (MLK) Church in Paris—one of the fastest-growing urban churches globally. In the heart of post-Christian France, MLK is defying expectations: baptizing over 500 new believers in a single year, hosting five weekend services, and launching a $30 million community center that’s reimagining how the Church can serve the city. Ivan shares how he models his ministry after the Apostle Paul—boldly contextualizing the Gospel without compromising its truth. From building friendships with imams and bishops to welcoming progressive politicians into church services, he’s forging unlikely partnerships with humility and conviction.CHAPTERS:00:00 Same Spirit, New Model02:26 From Brittany to Paris: Ivan’s Call to Ministry04:44 Planting a Church in a Communist Stronghold07:36 Contextual Innovation and Naming MLK10:51 Navigating Pluralism with Evangelical Conviction13:55 Serving the City Through Architecture and Presence17:26 The MLK Community Center Model19:10 500 Baptisms a Year and Organic Church Growth21:26 Engaging Cultural Questions Head-On23:56 Redefining Church Attendance and B&B Church27:46 Becoming a Revolutionary Church29:17 Unity Through the Next Generation31:35 Final Reflections on Reformation and Relevance-Rob's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/robdeanhoskins/https://www.facebook.com/robhoskins/https://x.com/robhoskinshttps://www.threads.com/@robdeanhoskinshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hoskins-3646454/