All Things New

“What you hold in your hand is not a manual. It’s something bolder. It’s a story. We have excelled in creating strategies for growing churches and reaching cities. What we desperately need is a story. We have multiplied programs for increasing our influence … but the need of the hour is for people. People immersed in the presence of God, empowered by his Spirit who creatively and courageously live in and live out the ancient story. My friend Pete Hughes is one of those people. I have watched his journey, and that of the KXC community, as they passionately and relentlessly step into the story of God in the pages of Scripture and the streets of their city. All Things New tells their story and reminds us that the story of God is big. Big enough to claim the whole of our lives and beautiful enough to bring renewal to all of creation. Theologically robust, biblically immersed and culturally engaged, All Things New offers a way for every believer to partner with Jesus in bringing hope to hurting humanity. From the first page to the last it reminds us that everything everywhere is being swept up in a story of unforgettable, indestructible hope.”

Alan Scott

“Pete Hughes not only leads one of London’s most innovative churches, he also thinks deeply about the gospel and the culture in which it plays out today. This book skilfully relates the big story of the Bible with the particular story of planting a church in cosmopolitan, secular London. It will inspire you to reimagine not just the church but also the neighbourhood around you, in the light of the magnificent story of divine grace at work in the world.’ Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington and President of St Mellitus College ‘Wow! This book is profound. Pete helps me recapture the beauty and majesty of the Divine story and then invites and inspires me to live it out in real time—in these times! Relevant, poignant, practical and honest, this book will inspire you, challenge you and change you!”

Danielle Strickland

“For those fully persuaded by the narrative of Scripture, passionate about the reality of the kingdom of God and anxious to see his rule and reign breaking in to our cities and our communities, this is a book worth selling a shirt for! For years now, Pete and Bee have been practising what they preach and looking for cultural renewal in the heart of the city. They are the real deal, and this book is an outworking of their authentic experiences and is a rich resource indeed.”

Eleanor Mumford

“Look around at the stories our culture tells to explain the world; they either seem to be teetering on the brink of collapse or are duelling for supremacy, leaving us dizzy, dismayed and confused. In All Things New, Pete Hughes offers us a different story, a rich biblical drama which is not only breathtaking but true. A redemptive story which Pete and his vibrant church are living out in London’s King’s Cross, and which with verve and vision he invites the reader to inhabit and to see all things made new.”

Mark Sayers

“All Things New is magnificent. Deeply theological, rooted in real life and yet a prophetic call to go both deeper and further. Magnificent.”

Mike Pilavachi

“Pete Hughes is an extraordinarily gifted church leader. The central London church he started, KXC, has grown to be a significant Christian presence in a very challenging area. I am delighted he has written a book, sharing his experiences and wisdom.”

Nicky Gumbel

“As a pastor leading a similar church in a similar city, I pay very close attention to Pete Hughes and KXC. Not only do I count Pete a dear friend, but I view him as one of the best emerging thinkers and leaders in the western church. The community that has grown up around them at KXC is simply incredible. Few churches manage to capture the holistic nature of the kingdom with such tenacity and clarity—from spiritual formation of the soul to the transformation of society. Pete’s opening claim that “the story you live in is the story you live out” shows just how key the biblical narrative has been in the architecture of Pete and KXC’s vision of church. I simply can’t recommend this book enough. I want every person in my church to read this.”

John Mark Comer

“Pete Hughes not only leads one of London’s most innovative churches, he also thinks deeply about the gospel and the culture in which it plays out today. This book skilfully relates the big story of the Bible with the particular story of planting a church in cosmopolitan, secular London. It will inspire you to reimagine not just the church but also the neighbourhood around you, in the light of the magnificent story of divine grace at work in the world.”

Graham Tomlin

“What people are saying about … All Things New ‘As a pastor leading a similar church in a similar city, I pay very close attention to Pete Hughes and KXC. Not only do I count Pete a dear friend, but I view him as one of the best emerging thinkers and leaders in the western church. The community that has grown up around them at KXC is simply incredible. Few churches manage to capture the holistic nature of the kingdom with such tenacity and clarity—from spiritual formation of the soul to the transformation of society. Pete’s opening claim that “the story you live in is the story you live out” shows just how key the biblical narrative has been in the architecture of Pete and KXC’s vision of church. I simply can’t recommend this book enough. I want every person in my church to read this.’ John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Pastor for Teaching and Vision at Bridgetown Church, Portland ‘Pete Hughes has written a beautiful book. He makes the story of Scripture urgent, compelling and desirable for those seeking to do mission in our post-Christian context. Theologically deep, and resonant with the Spirit, this will re-enchant many longing hearts.”

Jon Tyson