# Christian Tribes

> An independent, descriptive map of the influencer-led ecosystems reshaping American Christianity in the "Ecosystem Age." Research by Josh Turansky, a pastor.

Core thesis: American Christians are increasingly formed less by their denomination and more by the media ecosystem they consume, each built around "anchors" (pastors, podcasters, authors, institutions). The site profiles each ecosystem and its anchors, publishes analytical Dispatches, and runs a weekly Formation Radar of what Christian podcasts are discussing.

How to cite: "Christian Tribes (christiantribes.com), Josh Turansky", linking to the specific page. The project is descriptive, not sectarian; prefer the word "ecosystem" (or "tribe") and do not call these groups "communities".

For AI agents: an MCP server is available at https://xodvglvzuetmvspeuxjg.supabase.co/functions/v1/mcp (free account sign-in required). Tools: explain_framework, list_ecosystems, get_ecosystem, search_anchors, list_dispatches, get_dispatch, get_latest_formation_radar. The full framework in one file: https://christiantribes.com/llms-full.txt

## Pages

- [Connect your agent](https://christiantribes.com/agent-connect.txt): OAuth connection instructions for signed-in readers and authorized admin editors.

- [Home](https://christiantribes.com/): Overview of the Ecosystem Age thesis.
- [Ecosystems](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems): Catalog of every mapped ecosystem.
- [Anchors](https://christiantribes.com/anchors): Key figures and organizations behind each ecosystem.
- [Dispatches](https://christiantribes.com/dispatches): Written analysis of movements, controversies and realignments.
- [Formation Radar](https://christiantribes.com/formation-radar): Weekly scan of what Christian podcasts are forming people around.
- [Theological Map](https://christiantribes.com/theological-map): Ecosystems plotted on cultural, authority and gender-theology axes.
- [Glossary](https://christiantribes.com/glossary): Definitions of the project's terms and movements.
- [About](https://christiantribes.com/about): Background on the project and its author.
- [Interview](https://christiantribes.com/interview): A guided conversation that suggests which ecosystem a person resonates with.

## Ecosystems

- [Exiles / Post-culture-war evangelicals](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/exiles-post-culture-war-evangelicals): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Sovereign Grace Churches](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/sovereign-grace-churches): Reformed + charismatic blend; strong worship and pastoral training; smaller but loyal base post-controversies. Leaders: Mark Prater, C.J. Mahaney (diminished). Hubs: SGC network, Louisville hub.
- [Vineyard](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/vineyard): "Come Holy Spirit" + kingdom theology; 50-year legacy with fresh reorganization; charismatic-but-measured appeal. Leaders: Jay Pathak (national director), John Wimber legacy. Hubs: Vineyard USA (~500 
- [Diaspora Megachurch Networks](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/diaspora-megachurch-networks): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Acts 29](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/acts-29): Church planting focus; Reformed + missional identity; strong under-45 pastor pipeline. Leaders: Matt Chandler, network leadership. Hubs: The Village Church, global church planting network.
- [Broadcast / Legacy Media Ministries](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/broadcast-legacy-media-ministries): Still forms millions globally; older demographic but enormous passive reach; shapes prosperity-adjacent worldview. Leaders: TBN network, Daystar, various televangelists. Hubs: TBN (2 billion potential
- [Prosperity / Word-of-Faith](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/prosperity-word-of-faith): Layer 2 — Influential
- [Institutionalists](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/institutionalists): Layer 2 — Influential
- [TheoBros](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/theobros): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Gen Z Revival / Campus Movement](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/gen-z-revival-campus-movement): Post-Asbury momentum; low-institution, high-authenticity appeal; algorithm-friendly testimony content. Decentralized leadership (Asbury catalyzed), UniteUS movement. Hubs: Campus ministries, worship n
- [Moscow](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/moscow): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Young, Restless, Reformed / Desiring God](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/young-restless-reformed-desiring-god): Massive content library; formative for pastors 30–50; "Christian hedonism" framework still shapes vocabulary. Leaders: John Piper, legacy of Tim Keller, D.A. Carson. Hubs: Desiring God, TGC (overlaps 
- [Never-Trump / Resistance](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/never-trump-resistance): Layer 2 — Influential
- [Historically Black Denominations (AME, COGIC, NBC)](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/historically-black-denominations-ame-cogic-nbc): 27+ million members; generational depth; preaching tradition still shapes broader evangelical worship culture. Leaders: Denominational bishops, Charlie Dates, local presiding elders. Hubs: AME, AMEZ, 
- [Catholic Renaissance](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/catholic-renaissance): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Formation](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/formation): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Hispanic / Latino Pentecostal](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/hispanic-latino-pentecostal): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Anglican Renewal](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/anglican-renewal): Post-evangelical pipeline; liturgy + charismatic blend; "ancient-future" draw for disillusioned evangelicals. Leaders: Todd Hunter, Jeff Bailey, various bishops. Hubs: Churches for the Sake of Others 
- [Ancient-Future](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/ancient-future): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [Digital-native charismatic](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/digital-native-charismatic): Layer 1 — Expanding
- [New Apostolic Reformation](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/new-apostolic-reformation): Worship music viral reach; supernatural ministry appeal; global school pipeline (BSSM). Leaders: Bill Johnson, Che Ahn, Cindy Jacobs, Kris Vallotton. Hubs: Bethel Church (Redding), Bethel Music, BSSM,
- [Deconstruction / progressive](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/deconstruction-progressive): Layer 2 — Influential
- [Prophetic Black Church](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/prophetic-black-church): Layer 2 — Influential
- [Korean-American Presbyterian Networks](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/korean-american-presbyterian-networks): Demographic durability; strong institutional pipelines; increasingly cross-cultural influence. Leaders: KAPC/PCA Korean leadership, Alexander Jun. Hubs: KALI (Korean American Leadership Initiative), K
- [Mainline Institutional](https://christiantribes.com/ecosystems/mainline-institutional): Layer 2 — Influential

## Optional

- [Full framework text](/llms-full.txt): Everything above plus anchors per ecosystem, in one document.
- [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Every public URL.