What does it take to move beyond a church that simply gathers people—to a movement that transforms nations?
In this powerful conversation, Rob sits down with Teo Hayashi, one of the most influential young leaders in the global church. Born in Brazil to Japanese parents, Teo’s multicultural story and supernatural encounters have fueled a movement that has grown from a small gathering in Sao Paulo to a multi-campus megachurch impacting nations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
From launching the Dunamis Movement on university campuses, to planting Zion Church in 16 locations across 8 nations, to co-founding The Send, Teo is mobilizing a generation hungry for more than nominal faith. He’s equipping them to embrace the Gospel of the Kingdom—a faith that transforms lives, relationships, vocations, and even society itself.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why every thriving church must be both local and missional
- How Dunamis grew from a single university campus to a global movement across 400+ campuses
- The four KPIs of eradicating systematic poverty Teo uses to measure real discipleship and transformation: spiritual, relational, vocational, and material
- Why the Gospel of the Kingdom goes beyond salvation—and how it impacts culture, vocation, and society
- How to disciple a new generation longing for both deep community and missional purpose
Why This Conversation Matters
As the global church grows, the pressing question remains: Are we transforming society—or simply growing in numbers?
Teo challenges us to embrace a fuller vision of discipleship, where the church is more than a Sunday service—it’s a living embassy of God’s Kingdom. With stories from Brazil, Japan, and beyond, this episode will inspire you to rethink what it means to lead, serve, and impact the world around you.
Resources from this Episode:
- “The Gospel of the Kingdom,“ by George Eldon Ladd
- “The Gospel in a Pluralist Society,“ by Lesslie Newbigin
- “To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World“ James Davidson Hunter
- Modalities and Sodalities, By Ralph Winters
- The Send Brazil
- Dunamis Movement (revival and next gen)
