An innovation lab for the future of evangelism in North America.
The world is changing.
Evangelism needs new models.
The Evangelism Lab is a new initiative from Palau and Missional Labs, designed to discover and develop innovative evangelism models tackling the biggest frontiers of Gospel witness in North America.
Applications open for emerging 2026 projects.
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Evangelism Lab
Building What’s Next
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The Evangelism Lab fills that gap, giving leaders a structured space to explore fresh approaches, accelerate what's next, and catalyze new ministries that reach the next generation at scale.
Building What’s Next
Current Models & Ministries
Evangelism needs new models. Most ministries run what already exists, while the world changes around us. Traditional institutions are in flux. The stakes are high.
The
Evangelism Lab
January 2026
Opportunities & Challenges
A Simple Engine
The lab is a structured, outcome-oriented environment for emerging leaders & initiatives shaping evangelism.
02 Refine the Model. Through mentoring and design sessions, we refine vision, tighten the design, and build a viable version that works.
01 Find Emerging Projects. We choose leaders who already have a real idea or prototype with clear potential, wherever they are found.
03 Present and Launch. Leaders run pilots, develop the model, and finish with a clear pitch, connections to key partners, and a micro-grant.
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Evangelism Lab
Building What’s Next
Building What’s Next
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Strategic Lab Themes
Reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Digital Tools, Media, and Storytelling
Everyday Relationships and Hospitality
Apologetics & Cultural Conversations
Equipping Local Churches for Evangelism
Developing Young Evangelistic Leaders
Connect with young people where they are and help them explore life, identity, and Jesus in ways that feel real to them.
Use Al, YouTube, and simple online content to meet people who are searching and guide them toward Jesus.
Help Christians to build real friendships, over meals, coffee, and local life, where faith conversations can grow naturally.
Give clear, thoughtful answers to today's big questions so people can see Christianity as true, good, and meaningful
Help churches teach simple, practical ways for everyday believers to talk about Jesus with confidence.
Train and support young leaders who can share Jesus with their peers in fresh and compelling ways.
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Evangelism Lab
Building What’s Next
Lab Mentors
Leading voices from the Church, ministry, academy, and funding worlds.
Mentoring Opportunities | Mentor Kickoff // Project Advisors // Virtual 1:1s // Demo Day
The Lab Cycle
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Each cycle selects and convenes project leaders, and helps them strengthen, test, and prepare their project for growth, through content, design sprints, mentoring, peer feedback, and prayer.
Program Design:
~8-10 high-potential projects, put in a cohort.
Early stage concept, pilot, or prototype, hasn't scaled yet.
Addresses a major evangelism priority area.
Optimizing for vision, model, team, funding, and impact thesis.
Projects leave with a clear model, a practical pilot, a compelling pitch, and a growth roadmap.
Ongoing participation in learning community after program.
Project Examples
Festival of Thought
Modern apologetics and cultural conversation campaign about faith in the boardrooms and centers of culture.
Streams Studios
Acts 17 Collective
Refreshing stories of hope and faith for those on the fringes, fueled by organic growth on social media.
Conversations among artists, thinkers, and builders reimagining faith and meaning in Silicon Valley.
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Evangelism Lab
Building What’s Next
Selection Criteria
Clear Thesis
Early-Stage
Important Context
Unique Model
Potential to Scale
Does the initiative have a clear path to reach people who don't know Jesus?
Is this a new idea, model, or prototype that is ready to be developed?
Is this addressing a big need or opportunity for the future of evangelism?
Is this doing something new or innovative for the future of evangelism?
Does this project have potential to grow, multiply, or replicate impact beyond itself?
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An innovation lab for the future of evangelism in North America.
Upcoming Cycle
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01 Portland Gathering
Apr 15-17, 2026. The cohort will kick off with mentors, program leaders, and fellows in a 3-day mentoring intensive in Portland.
02 Virtual Development
Bi-Weekly. Fellows will interact with key faculty, mentors, coaches, and funders to refine their core prototype and pitch.
03 Capstone – Washington D.C.
Oct 7-9, 2026. The cohort will conclude with a celebration and showcase with key ministry partners and funders in Washington D.C.
Upcoming
Cycle
Next Steps
Next Steps
Step 01
Roundtables, listening, and priority building.
Oct 2025
Step 02
Project nomination & applications. (100+ projects)
Jan 2026
Interested in getting involved?
Step 03
Project selection (10 projects) and 4mo lab cycle.
Apr 2026
01
Apply
Help us find leaders or projects that should be considered for the lab and help shape the future of evangelism.
Step 04
Cycle finish & grants. Adopt, spin out, or open source.
Sep 2026
02
Mentor
Serve as a mentor by offering your expertise, perspective, and network to support emerging ministry projects.
Step 05
Gather, pitch, and begin a new lab cycle together.
Oct 2026
03
Fund
Support the Lab by investing in new ministry prototypes, pilot development, and the leaders building what's next.
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Evangelism Lab
Building What’s Next