How does a ministry grow from one city to 40 campuses in 22 countries and still stay true to its calling?
On this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with Pastor Mark Varughese, founder of Kingdomcity, to unpack how revival culture, unity, and trust can scale across nations without compromise.
From humble beginnings in Malaysia to a global movement spanning multiple continents, Mark shares the unlikely journey that took him from attorney to apostolic leader. It all started with a one-way ticket to an Islamic country and no visa. He explains how Kingdomcity maintains a “revival atmosphere in a relational culture” while empowering local leaders to contextualize ministry in diverse cultures without losing the essence of Kingdom values.
Mark also offers practical insight for leaders navigating growth in a connected, multicultural world, whether you are planting churches, leading teams, or expanding into new markets. This conversation is rich with wisdom on how to protect your core organizational or ministry DNA while adapting for impact.
What you’ll learn:
- How Kingdomcity grew from one local church to a movement in 22 nations
- Why “revival atmosphere in a relational culture” is key to sustainable expansion
- The difference between principles and preferences and why knowing it matters
- How to balance non-negotiable Kingdom values with local cultural expression
- Practical strategies for maintaining trust, unity, and strong culture at a distance
- Why constant communication is essential for scaling leadership across nations
- How Kingdomcity grew from one local church to a movement in 22 nations
About Pastor Mark Varughese
Mark Varughese is the founder and global senior leader of Kingdomcity, a rapidly growing, multi-campus church movement in 22 countries. Born in Singapore, raised in Malaysia, and holding Australian citizenship, Mark’s multicultural background uniquely prepared him for global ministry. Together with his wife Jemima, he has led Kingdomcity for nearly two decades, inspiring leaders worldwide to plant seeds of revival and build churches that reflect both the King and His Kingdom.
Resources from this Episode:
To learn more about Kingdomcity Church, visit https://kingdomcity.com. You can also learn more on Kingdomcity’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/kingdomcity.
This conversation echoes themes from Rob Hoskins’ book Theology of the City, equipping leaders to engage their unique cultural contexts without losing gospel clarity.
Learn more at: https://robhoskins.onehope.net/theology-of-the-city/
