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Gabe Lyons

Gabe Lyons is founder of Q, which serves to educate Christians on their historic responsibility to renew culture. Gabe recently engineered Q's first book, unChristian, which reveals exclusive research on pop-culture's negative perception of Christians and convenes 27 of Christianity's most influential voices to address what he describes as "the steady erosion of Christianity's reputation in America". His work has been featured by CNN, the New York Times and Newsweek, representing a fresh perspective on Christianity’s role in culture. Gabe, his wife Rebekah, and their three children reside in Atlanta, Georgia.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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