Vile Methods exists to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to engage in bold, unconventional, and Spirit-led ministry that challenges the status quo and reaches the margins.
Rooted in John Wesley’s willingness to become “more vile” for the sake of the Gospel, Vile Methods highlights creative and transformative approaches to faith and community-building.
Vile Methods is more than a movement—it’s a growing hub of resources, stories, and strategies for those seeking to engage in bold, Spirit-led ministry. From guerrilla Bible study templates and SOAR analysis tool kits to guides for connecting with local artists and blueprints for one-off ministry, we equip practitioners with creative methods to challenge the status quo. Through the Origin Story book and bonus content, curated drum cadences that echo the rhythm of scripture, and exemplary vile practitioner spotlights, we empower others to step into the work of transformation.
The Bible is more than a book—it’s a living, breathing story that invites you in.
From the first spark of Creation to the final vision of Revelation, Scripture unfolds as a sweeping epic, woven with stories of image bearers, covenant makers, hustlers, dreamers, exiles, failures, and redeemers. Yet too often, we read it as a collection of isolated episodes, missing the intricate threads that bind them together.
In Origin Story, pastor and theologian Tyler Kaufmann helps you see the Bible with fresh eyes—not as a distant ancient text, but as an unfolding drama where every metaphor, every moment, and every movement is part of God’s grand design.
Through vivid storytelling, theological depth, and powerful connections, this book will help you:
Trace the biblical themes that stretch from Creation to Christ to your own life.
Discover the power of metaphor in revealing Scripture’s deepest truths.
Step into the rhythm of redemption and embrace your role in God’s ongoing work.
Are you ready to see your place in the story?