Purpose beyond success.

We all want our lives to make a difference,
but where do we start?

Business people

Architects

Engineers

Writers

are not second-class Christians.

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For centuries, God has used leaders like you to fuel great revivals. We call them Gospel Patrons.

gos • pel pa • tron, noun

a person God raises up to partner with ministry leaders
someone who supports those on the front lines of gospel ministry
the supply line for the spread of the gospel

2,000 years ago

Jesus had
Gospel Patrons

Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager, and Susanna and many others, who provided for them out of their means.

Luke 8:2-3

1,965 years ago

Paul had
Gospel Patrons

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.

Romans 16:1-2

500 years ago

William Tyndale &
Humphrey Monmouth

The only reason we have a Bible in English today is God raised up a young Bible translator and a wealthy cloth merchant who supported him. Tyndale and Monmouth gave the world an English New Testament and paid for it with their lives. Together, they made God’s word available to the English-speaking world.

250 years ago

George Whitefield &
Lady Huntingdon

Behind the Great Awakening in the 18th century was a wealthy aristocratic lady who partnered with England’s greatest evangelist. Lady Huntingdon provided a platform for Whitefield to speak to the influencers of their day as well as the funding to proclaim Jesus to millions across England and America.

200 years ago

John Newton &
John Thornton

We’re still singing “Amazing Grace” today, but few have heard the story of the wealthy British businessman who made it happen. John Thornton pursued a friendship with John Newton, funded his ministry in London and propelled his hymns into the world.

2013

The Book

John Rinehart spent three years researching how God involves business leaders in his kingdom. He interviewed historians and scholars, studied old biographies, and transcribed archived letters from Cambridge and Oxford. His dedicated work was funded by a Gospel Patron from his church and together they launched the book Gospel Patrons into the world and waited for what God would do.

2015

The Ministry

Thousands of books sold and invitations began to swell for John Rinehart to speak at events and conferences. God was using this message to powerfully touch people’s lives around the world and it was time to build a team of people to carry this message in fresh ways. Thus, the ministry of Gospel Patrons was born.

Today

God is still writing history

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Our mission

To inspire and empower a generation of Gospel Patrons.

Our team

John Rinehart

Founder and CEO

M.Div, Talbot School of Theology;
B.S. in Business, Biola University

Renée Rinehart

VP of Fun

B.S. in Business, Biola University

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John Rinehart

Founder & CEO

M.Div, Talbot School of Theology;
B.S. in Business, Biola University

Renée Rinehart

VP of Fun

B.S. in Business, Biola University

Brian Petersen

Cinematographer

B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Biola University

Josh Wilson

Booking Manager

M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University; M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Talbot School of Theology; B.S. in Kinesiology, Biola University

Renee Shaeffer

Partnerships Director

M.A. in Spiritual Formation, Talbot School of Theology; M.A. in Education; B.S. in Math, Biola University

Catherine Muthey

Prayer Warrior

M.A. in Public Administration & Business; B.S. in Human Resources & International Business, Wichita State University

Kelli Trontel

Social Media Manager

B.A. in Communication Studies, Azusa Pacific University

Erin Riddell

Email Marketing Specialist

B.A. is Business Administration, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Have questions?

We have answers.

How is Gospel Patrons funded?

I want to ask patrons to support my ministry... any advice?

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How do I get started as a patron?

Do Gospel Patrons support their local church?

How is Gospel Patronage different than normal Christian giving?

Is it better for patrons to support many things or focus on a few?

How is Gospel Patrons funded?

One place to start as a Gospel Patron is to partner with a church or ministry leader you already know, where the character of that person is well known. You could simply ask that person, “What is one thing that would help you succeed in your ministry?” Perhaps a need or a new dream will arise that you can help fulfill. It seems wise to start with a trial period, perhaps 2-3 years. If your relationship flourishes and the ministry shows promise, you can move to a greater commitment. And if not, you can take a step back.

God has a unique way of highlighting the particular people and projects that are the good works he has set before us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) If we're available to God and obedient to the Holy Spirit's promptings, God will bring the right opportunities.