The Missional Church | Alpha Hayward, Revolution Church

In this practical and vision-filled episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, host Gabriel Jackson sits down with Pastor Alpha Hayward, lead pastor of Revolution Church in Portland, Oregon, to discuss how the local church can become more missional in reaching its surrounding community.Pastor Alpha shares how Revolution Church has intentionally shifted from being attractional to being missionally focused—meeting people where they are and demonstrating the love of Jesus in tangible ways. One powerful example is their annual outreach event, Day in the Park, which creates space for connection, generosity, and Gospel conversations with families and individuals across the city.This conversation offers real-world insight for pastors, church leaders, and believers who want their faith communities to move beyond Sunday services and actively engage their neighborhoods with purpose and compassion.In this episode, you’ll hear about:• What it means to be a truly missional church• Reaching communities through practical outreach• How Day in the Park opens doors for Gospel impact• Building trust with your city through consistency• Equipping believers to live missionally every dayIf you’re passionate about church outreach, community engagement, and seeing your city transformed by the love of Jesus, this episode will inspire and equip you to take meaningful steps toward a more missional expression of faith.