The Luis Palau Association
Kevin Palau
Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. During Kevin’s time at LPA he has also helped develop a global network of thousands of partner evangelists.
Kevin helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out
the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement.
Kevin lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Cedar Mill Bible Church, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ.
What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?
Keeping the Church unified around the Gospel in the midst of a season of great division (political and otherwise).
What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?
Seeing the Church unified in city after city in sustainable movements of both loving service and Gospel sharing.
What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?
Taking long walks in the woods.
What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?
Identity & belonging: how following Jesus answers the deepest longings of the human heart.