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British Christianity has been shaped by a rich tapestry of voices. From stadium-filling preachers to local church storytellers, the UK has produced leaders whose words stir faith, inspire action, and stay with you long after you’ve heard them. Occasionally, those voices come together in ways that feel both unexpected and significant.

That is why the meeting of J. John and Paul Clayton Gibbs on Facing the Canon feels so timely. For years, these two have been shaping lives across continents, each with a unique approach. J. John has mastered the art of communicating the Gospel through the use of stories that make us laugh. Paul Gibbs pioneered a movement in 1992 which is now in every inhabitable continent on Earth; embedding mission into schools, churches, and local communities. Both British. Both global. Both with decades of ministry behind them. And yet, until now, no shared platform.

This conversation is not just a pleasant interview. It is the collision of two ministry worlds. One rooted in evangelistic proclamation. The other built on multiplying discipleship. Together, they paint a picture of a church that speaks truth boldly and lives it out practically. And somewhere in their shared network of friends and storytellers including none other than Mark Ritchie, known for both his humour and powerful testimony, you realise these leaders have been orbiting each other for years, and how thrilled it is for me to introduce you to these two powerhouse ministers, and a massive thanks to the J. John, Killy, and the team, for setting up this interview, where Paul Gibbs shares about what it is like to become Kingdom Centric on Facing the Canon.

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Paul Gibbs is an author, speaker, strategist, and the founder of Pais Movement — a global mission organization operating in over 20 nations across six continents. For more than three decades, he has trained and mobilized leaders to share the Gospel and make disciples in schools, churches, and communities.
Paul lives in Texas, USA. He is married to Lynn and is a father and grandfather.
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J.John is an evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades. He has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries.

J.John lives near London in England. He is married to Killy and is a father and grandfather.

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jjohn.comUNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("row-unique-3"));Why This Meeting Matters

This isn’t just two leaders swapping ministry stories, it’s the meeting of two very different but perfectly complementary callings:

J. John is the consummate evangelist, brilliant at engaging culture and helping Christians share their faith with confidence and creativity.

Paul C. Gibbs is the movement-builder, embedding the Gospel into the everyday structures of society so it outlasts events and personalities.

Put them together, and you get a vision of the Church that both proclaims and embeds: a faith that’s boldly spoken and tangibly lived.

Final Thoughts

Watching this conversation feels a bit like watching two old friends finally meet, except they’re not just catching up over tea; they’re here to communicate the Kingdom-Centric gospel, and

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an evangelist who loves asking the core questions meets a strategist who builds Kingdom infrastructure… this is it.

Watch the episode here: Becoming Kingdom-Centric – Facing the Canon

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Pais Movement is a global Christian missions organisation operating in more than 20 nations across six continents. Here at the Global Office, we equip and mobilise the next generation to live out their faith through mission, discipleship, and study. Our apprentices and teams partner with local churches, schools, and community groups to share the message of Jesus in creative and practical ways, inspiring transformation that lasts.

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