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ORIGINS
Vile Methods was born out of a conviction that the Church’s greatest work happens when it embraces bold, creative, and sometimes downright disruptive ways of embodying the Gospel. Founded by Rev. Dr. Tyler Kaufmann, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, Vile Methods is more than a platform—it’s a movement reclaiming the spirit of early Methodism: a willingness to be “more vile” if it means bringing good news to the margins.
Tyler’s passion for unconventional ministry took shape during his doctoral studies at Portland Seminary under Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet, where he explored Semiotics, Church, and Culture alongside the academic field of creativity research. His dissertation, Vile Methods: Bridging Divides and Expanding Churches' Understanding of Creativity, examined how churches can unleash their creative potential to heal communities and bridge deep social divides.
Vile Methods exists to equip and inspire those who feel called to the edges—where faith meets innovation, where tradition shakes hands with disruption, and where the Church refuses to settle for the status quo.
MISSION
We exist to wake the dead—reviving the church by igniting bold, unconventional ministry. Vile Methods is a hub of conspiracy and inspiration, equipping misfits, dreamers, and risk-takers to breathe new life into the body of Christ.
How We Do It
How We Do It
🔥 Showcasing Unconventional Ministries
We document and share the stories of ministries that break the mold—from guerrilla Bible studies in public spaces to community-driven mercy ministries. Vile Methods serves as a hub of inspiration, proving that the Gospel thrives beyond church walls. Podcast, Provocateur Spotlight, Social Media amplification.
📖 Equipping Practitioners
We provide books, guides, discernment tools, and guerrilla Bible study templates for those called to bold, outside-the-box ministry. The Vile Practitioners Discernment Guide helps individuals discern how to step into their unique calling.
⚡ Challenging and Awakening the Church
We push the church to rethink mission, discipleship, and revival. True renewal often comes through "vile methods"—from those willing to leave comfort behind and embody the Gospel in radical, meaningful ways.
At its core, Vile Methods is about participating in the disruptive, redemptive work of the Spirit—revealing new ways of bringing people together, creating belonging, and unleashing the transformative power of the Gospel.
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