Michael Adam Beck

“Excellent Presenter”

“Rev. Dr. Michael Beck is an excellent presenter! He captivated the attention of over 1000 people at our Annual Conference, lay and clergy, and inspired them through his teaching on some of his latest work on Contextual Intelligence and Blended Ecology as outlined in several of his books. Along with his teaching, he also provided a session for people to engage in deeper learning and dialogue. So, if you’re looking for a dynamic, inspirational and motivational speaker, I highly recommend Dr. Beck.”

Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Resident Bishop of the East Ohio Conference
United Methodist Church

“Essential Interpreter”

“Michael Beck has been at the heart of the fresh expressions story. He is emerging as an essential interpreter for us all.”

Bishop Ken Carter
Resident Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Church

“Practical Guide”

“Michael is quite adept at shepherd malpractice—he frequently leaves the 99 to go after one lost sheep—I love that about him. I love even more that devoted local church folks follow him in that malpractice. If you want a practical guide to help your church live into the blended ecology, and a practitioner who lives it every day, you’ve found him in Michael Beck.”

Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson
Resident Bishop of the Virginia Conference
United Methodist Church

“Skin in the Game”

“Michael does not produce your typical “how to” books written by an author whose core adventure ended years ago. Beck has ongoing “skin in the game” and has reflected on his successes and struggles with reaching lost people and helping longtime Christians to embrace the future. His work is important and points a true way forward to help communities of faith to engage their neighbors with the Gospel.”

Dr. Brian D. Russell
Professor of Biblical Studies

“Breath of Fresh Air”

“There are now many signposts that are pointing to the notion that the future shape of church will and should be ‘blended’, and Michael offers a compelling argument for that. He consistently offers important editions to the growing library of theological and missional thinking around fresh expressions of church, and his innovative and engaging approach is a breath of fresh air!”

Phil Potter
Author Pioneering a New Future, The Challenge of Change, and UK Archbishops’ Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader.

“Scriptural Imagination”

“With rich metaphors grounded in Scriptural imagination, a focus on “the way” rather than “models,” and stories deeply rooted in years of pastoral experience, Beck helps his readers discover the why and how of grafting fresh expressions onto the rootstock of the inherited church. He produces important books for pastors, laity, district superintendents and conference staff including bishops who are reach out for God’s new way.”

Janice Huie
Retired Bishop
United Methodist Church

“Spiritual Entrepreneur”

“God often raises up leaders from unexpected roots through whom the Spirit breathes new life into the church. Michael Beck is one of those spiritual entrepreneurs. He helps us uncover the living and active presence of Christ in the surprising and the unanticipated.”

Paul Chilcote, Ph. D.

“Substantial Contributor”

“Michael Beck is likely to become a substantial contributor to the ongoing missional conversation as it seeks to assist the inherited forms of church recover their unique calling of being sent by God into the world.”

Alan Hirsch
author of category shifting books including, The Shaping of Things to Come, The Forgotten Ways and 5Q, and founder of 100 Movements, Forge, and Future Travelers