Chris Seay

Chris Seay is a leader in the emerging church discussion, church planter, author, and third generation baptist pastor. Currently, Chris is the President of Ecclesia Bible Society where he is orchestrating a Scripture project that seeks to retell the biblical narrative with the literary beauty of great poetry and story as well as historical truth. As Pastor of Ecclesia Houston, Chris leads a unique congregation that is living out the gospel faithfully in an urban environment. He is also the author of seven books, including The Gospel According to Tony Soprano, The Gospel Reloaded, and The Last Eyewitness.

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Consumerism

There is a counterfeit story that culture is telling us: when we get what we want, we will be happy. How can we get beyond faux happiness and realize authentic joy in pursuing a Kingdom oriented way of life? Consider how a deeper understanding of the Gospel could reshape your decision-making in a consumer-driven society.

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Ecclesial Conviction

What does it mean for a local church to be woven into the community it lives in? Ecclesia Houston is a unique church that is an essential part of the city. With a fair trade coffee shop, organic food co-op, and bookstore people are always able to gather and commune with one another. It is a place where people can create and contribute to advancing the Kingdom of God.

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The Irony of Church Marketing

Each day we are bombarded with thousands of advertisements. The language of the culture is one steeped in consumerist ideology. The church is called to be counter to this world, so what is our response in this milieu? Do we mimic the language of culture in order to save it, or are we to offer something different? Chris Seay is Pastor of Ecclesia Houston where he leads a unique congregation that is living out the gospel faithfully in an urban environment. Their winsome approach to church has offered something the community has found compelling.

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Local Church Transforms City

Andy Crouch interviews Chris Seay

Chris Seay is among the most creative and surprising pastors in America. His church, Ecclesia, is in Houston's Montrose District, but it is really much more than a church. It's a multifaceted and creative community that is part of the fabric of their neighborhood. Here, Andy Crouch interviews Chris about what happens when a Church is more than a Sunday commitment.

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