Gabe Lyons

Gabe Lyons is the founder of Q—a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society and author of The Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America (Doubleday, 2010). Additionally, he is the co-author of UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters, a bestselling book based on original research that revealed the pervasiveness of pop culture’s negative perceptions of Christians.

Prior to launching Q, Gabe co-founded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders. His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, the New York Times, Fox News and USA Today. Gabe, his wife Rebekah, and their three children reside in Manhattan, New York.

Social Sector

Supporting Our Friends In Haiti

We've heard from many of you who are involved in the Haitian Earthquake recovery effort in significant ways. We wanted to give you a few links to those who are working on every area of this effort, from rescue and relief to long-term development.

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Restorers

Chuck Colson's Legacy In His Own Words

With sadness, we reflect on the loss and legacy of Chuck Colson by offering a telling interview I conducted with him in 2007. You will hear a few of his prolific thoughts that influenced me and shaped Q from the very beginning. Near the conclusion of the interview, Chuck describes, in his own words, the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Listen now.

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Church

The Next Christians

Synthesizing a never–before–heard analysis of the dynamics underway, Gabe Lyons carefully articulates what he has learned from years of interviews, research and focus group conversations about the next iteration of cultural engagement. He shares a few of the marks of a new generation of Christians that are turning the unChristian perception problem on its head.

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Social Sector

Could Same-Sex Marriage Benefit Traditional Marriage?

For the LGBT community and many Christian leaders alike, New York’s recognition of same-sex marriage is a symbolic milestone in a more than three-decade old culture war. Gabe Lyons considers the benefit of moving on to more important societal conversations about healthy marriage and sexuality.

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Cities

Announcing Q 2012 | Washington, D.C.

In a presidential election year, we felt there was no better place for Q to host 700 cultural leaders than our nation’s capital. Q is no ordinary gathering—it is a calling to all Christian leaders to be thoughtful and faithful as we engage a rapidly changing culture. As a part of this community, I hope you’ll seriously consider joining us...

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Social Sector

To Cade and the Eight Percent

My son Cade is a survivor. Eleven years ago this week, Rebekah and I celebrated the birth of our first-born. Despite his Down syndrome diagnosis, we were overjoyed to welcome this new life into our family.

But not everyone welcomes children like Cade. It’s no secret. People with Down syndrome have been targeted for extinction...

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Restorers

Unleashing Restorers in Your Church

The new edition of The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World released today in paperback with a new chapter, subtitle and cover design.

Watch Gabe and several church leaders share how churches can unleash restorers through out their entire community.

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Church

The Christian and Muslim Divide

Tensions between Muslims and Christians have skyrocketed in recent months; misunderstandings run rampant and caricatures abound. How can the world’s two largest religions co-exist and even cooperate in such a contentious time? Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf of the Cordoba Initiative and Gabe Lyons discuss the future for faith relations in the West.

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Church

Unchristian: Change the Perception

The research shows that Christians are best known for what they are against. They are perceived as being judgmental, antihomosexual, and too political. And young people are quick to point out they believe that Christianity is no longer as Jesus intended. It is unChristian. David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons, along with more than two dozen leading voices within Christianity, unpack the major criticisms leveled against Christians.

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Science + Tech

N.T. Wright On Managing Technology

Recently at our Austin Q gathering, I asked the participants to consider limiting their real-time tweets or live-blogging during sessions. Our hope was for each person to break away from the usual noise and take advantage of an opportunity to be fully present, engaged and reflective.

N.T. Wright’s recent thoughts underscore the unintended consequences social media can produce.

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Church

The Muslim-Christian Debate: What We're Missing

Recent events have once again pitted the Muslim and Christian communities against each other. Should we grant freedom to those who hold to Judeo-Christian beliefs and force all others out or should we be looking for common ground with our Muslim neighbors? Q founder Gabe Lyons thinks we're missing something.

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Gospel

Being Countercultural

For many years, the discussion of "relevance" has overwhelmed the church. Certainly, the church's ability to connect truth with the lives of people is critical, but has the pursuit of relevance distorted an understanding of our truest calling in society? It begs the question of whether Christians are called to be relevant or a counterculture? Historically, the power of the church has been in our ability to live in the tension of existing "in, but not of."

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Gospel

Influencing Culture

A unique opportunity for the church to once again shape future culture exists today. Explore a compelling vision for how the church can once again be a force for good in creating, sustaining and celebrating good culture.

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Business

A Reminder from a Sex Robot

What do we learn about relationships from Roxxxy, the world's first robotic sex doll?

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Church

Brian McLaren: "Conversations on Being a Heretic"

Ever since Brian McLaren released his bestselling book, A Generous Orthodoxy, he has become a lightning rod of controversy. While some Christians have warmed up to and even defended McLaren’s theological evolution as paving the way for the future of the Church, the voices shouting "heresy" are undeniably loud. We decided to give Brian a chance to speak for himself and respond to the naysayers.

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Church

Looks Like We've Been Left Behind ... Again

Lessons from the Camping rapture scare

Most Americans dread Monday mornings, but it’s safe to say that no one is languishing more this morning than Harold Camping. The 89-year-old Christian radio broadcaster told the San Francisco Chronicle yesterday that he had “a really tough weekend.” Camping created a media firestorm with his prediction Jesus would return and the world would end last Saturday. Gabe Lyons and Jonathan Merritt consider what, if anything, we can learn from this.

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Church

A Telling Confession Off I-10 Eastbound

In a fit of honesty or perhaps confession, a Christian church in Texas admitted last week that they’ve been anything but Christian. Christ Covenant Church in Beaumont purchased a prominent billboard on which they posted the following message: “What a bunch of jerks!” More than mere messaging, Gaby Lyons says it's representative of a new mindset emerging that might change the negative perceptions many have about our faith.

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Church

A Third Way in the "Christian Nation" Debate

A new study showing that most Tea Partiers say America is a "Christian nation" has reignited an age-old argument about our nation's roots. Recently, however, a third way has emerged among a surprising demographic: younger Christians. Gabe Lyons discusses how a new generation is threading the needle on this divisive debate.

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Government

Why the Christian Right Was Noticeably Absent in This Election

Most the votes have been counted and it seems the GOP has made historic gains in Congress. These numbers shouldn’t be a complete shock to those who have been watching the election coverage. But what may surprise you is the noticeable absence of the Christian right during these midterms. Gabe Lyons and Jonathan Merritt comment on why things have changed.

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Church

What Does Being Countercultural Look Like?

The term "counterculture" was popularized in the West during the 1960s when it was used to label the movement to oppose the Vietnam war in the United States and England. But the next Christians are also countercultural, though they look nothing like the peace-loving protesters of the mid-twentieth century. How are Christian leaders being countercultural, and why do their lifestyles give us hope for the future of our faith?

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Restorers

An Introduction to Culture Shaping

Where do we begin? Shaping culture is a big idea that is simply difficult to comprehend and achieve. So, as we all begin this journey to help the church regain influence in society, there are four essentials to understand that will define the opportunity: culture, future, church and gospel. Learn the foundational elements for culture-shaping and hear an introduction to the conversation.

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Church

Why I Invited Imam Feisal to be Interviewed at Q

Tensions continue to rise between Christians and Muslims in America. There is no indication that these raging debates are going away anytime soon. So at Q this week, Gabe Lyons will interview Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf of the “Ground Zero Mosque." Some who don’t like or agree with the Imam’s positions have questioned this decision. Here's why we're taking it on.

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