The Pastor Theologians Podcast Jonathan Griffith | Gathered for Good
Mar 24, 2026
Jonathan Griffiths, pastor at Metropolitan Bible Church and author of Gathered for Good with training from Oxford and Cambridge. He recounts his ministry path and why physical church gathering matters. Conversation covers COVID’s impact on attendance, the rise of virtual participation, and practical steps for fostering commitment, membership, and discipleship in local congregations.
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What British Evangelicalism Taught Him
- British evangelicalism influenced Jonathan with strong expository preaching and a simpler, less managerial approach to ministry.
- He credits organizations like the Proclamation Trust and Wycliffe Hall for prioritizing text-driven sermons and organic church life he later applied in Canada.
Get Advanced Training While You Can
- Pursue advanced theological training early if possible to sharpen teaching skills and open ministry opportunities.
- Jonathan argues a PhD disciplined his mind for exegetical work, helped seminary leadership opportunities, and improved his pulpit teaching.
From Fringe To Core At The Met
- Jonathan began a pre-COVID initiative to move people from a large fringe into a smaller, committed core at Metropolitan Bible Church.
- He preached a series called Treasuring Christ Together, then COVID hit and the peripheral attenders largely vanished while committed and new hungry people stayed.
