Jacob Armstrong is the founding pastor of Providence Church, a nine-year-old United Methodist multi-site church plant near Nashville, Tennessee, that reaches 1,800 people each week. Providence’s vision is to see those who are disconnected from God and the church find hope, healing, and wholeness in Jesus Christ. Jacob is the author of 10 books, including “The New Adapters,” “Renovate,” “A New Playlist,” and “The Connected Life: Small Groups that Build Community.” He is married to Rachel, and they have three daughters.