James (Jim) Cedar
Author Bio
Jim Cedar is a pastor, author, and founder of Reframe Community, a ministry dedicated to creating authentic spaces where people can explore faith at their own pace, ask honest questions, and experience the grace of God in everyday life. His calling is deeply influenced by personal experiences of disillusionment and renewal within the church, and he writes passionately for those who feel disconnected, overlooked, or spiritually restless.
What makes Jim stand out is not only his pastoral experience but his autodidactic approach to learning. While he has pursued formal study, the lessons that shaped him most have come through a lifetime of self-directed learning, hands-on ministry, and reflection on theology, leadership, and culture. He is a lifelong learner who combines Wesleyan theology with practical wisdom, drawing from both his lived experiences and extensive reading. This self-taught resilience has enabled him to adapt, innovate, and communicate effectively, meeting the needs of a changing church and culture.
As a pastor, Jim has served congregations in New York and Wyoming, leading revitalization efforts and pioneering innovative outreach models such as Bar Church, which brought worship and community into a local grill to meet people where they are. He also has professional experience as a sales leader and strategist, where he developed skills in team building, vision casting, and organizational leadership—strengths that now influence his ministry and writing.
Through his books and ministry, Jim encourages readers and leaders to envision a church that values presence over performance, people over programs, and Jesus above everything else. His works serve as guides for anyone seeking faith communities that feel genuine again - whether by creating new forms of church, establishing discipleship pathways in secular environments, or revitalizing traditional congregations.
With warmth, honesty, and unwavering hope, James Cedar encourages the church to embrace the future with courage, humility, and love.
In an age when traditional churches struggle to connect, Launching Faith Where Life Happens invites you to reimagine everything you thought you knew about “church.” Drawing on real‐world case studies from Bar Church in Wyoming, Jim Cedar shows how a Jesus‑centered community can thrive in bars, coffee shops, restaurants — even your backyard. You’ll find:
A clear theological foundation for meeting people “where they are,” rooted in the Great Commission, incarnational ministry, hospitality, and the priesthood of all believers
Inspiring stories of skeptics, seekers, and wounded churchgoers finding hope over nachos, beer, and coffee
Practical guidance for choosing the right venue, casting vision with venue partners, and crafting sacred space in everyday settings
Step‑by‑step counsel for laying spiritual and strategic groundwork, forming a launch team, and multiplying gatherings through small, relational “sacred seeds”
Pre‑launch engagement tools — interest nights, story circles, prayer walks — to build genuine momentum before you ever flip on the lights
Whether you’re a pastor looking to reach the dechurched, a pioneer longing for a fresh expression of faith, or someone who’s been hurt by church but still loves Jesus, this vision‑driven guide will equip you to start and grow a Jesus‑centered movement where life really happens.
Empowering the common Christian to do the uncommon works of God.
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