Andrew Arndt

Andrew Arndt is the lead pastor of New Life East, one of seven congregations of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Previously, he served as lead pastor at Bloom Church, a justice-driven network of house churches in Denver. He hosts the Essential Church podcast, aimed at strengthening church leaders' thinking. Andrew holds an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a Leading Voice for Missio Alliance. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Mandi, and their four children. His latest book, "Streams in the Wasteland," was released in September 2022, following his first book, "All Flame," in 2020.

Follow This Author

Latest Articles

Featured image for “How Do I Name What I’m Sensing?”
Andrew Arndt

How Do I Name What I’m Sensing?

Featured image for “My So-Called Ordinary Life”
Andrew Arndt

My So-Called Ordinary Life

Featured image for “In Christ, God Has Drawn Staggeringly Near”
Andrew Arndt

In Christ, God Has Drawn Staggeringly Near

Featured image for “Advent: Watching and Waiting for God”
Andrew Arndt

Advent: Watching and Waiting for God

Featured image for “The Reign of Christ the King (A Sermon Feast)”
Andrew Arndt

The Reign of Christ the King (A Sermon Feast)

Featured image for “What Shall We Do With Our Anger?”
Andrew Arndt

What Shall We Do With Our Anger?

Featured image for “Advent: Watching and Waiting For God”
Andrew Arndt

Advent: Watching and Waiting For God

Featured image for “The Speed of Love”
Andrew Arndt

The Speed of Love

Featured image for “Embracing Lent: The Art of Dying Well”
Andrew Arndt

Embracing Lent: The Art of Dying Well

Featured image for “At the Watchtower: An Advent Meditation”
Andrew Arndt

At the Watchtower: An Advent Meditation

Featured image for “Lessons from the Desert: How Frustration with the Church May Be an Invitation of the Spirit”
Andrew Arndt

Lessons from the Desert: How Frustration with the Church May Be an Invitation of the Spirit

Featured image for “Nothing Wasted: Evil and the Providence of God”
Andrew Arndt

Nothing Wasted: Evil and the Providence of God

Featured image for “The Power and Peace of the Trinity for Our Troubled Times”
Andrew Arndt

The Power and Peace of the Trinity for Our Troubled Times

Featured image for ““Pastor, Can’t We Just Preach The Gospel?””
Andrew Arndt

“Pastor, Can’t We Just Preach The Gospel?”

Featured image for “Andrew Arndt”
Andrew Arndt

Andrew Arndt

Featured image for “Practicing Hope When Our Hearts Are Troubled”
Andrew Arndt

Practicing Hope When Our Hearts Are Troubled

Featured image for “The Dance of Deference: Thoughts on Unity”
Andrew Arndt

The Dance of Deference: Thoughts on Unity

Featured image for “Ten Hopes and Prayers for the Next Ten Years”
Andrew Arndt

Ten Hopes and Prayers for the Next Ten Years

Featured image for “A Cross at the Heart of Advent”
Andrew Arndt

A Cross at the Heart of Advent

Featured image for “In Praise of the Church’s Substance over Style”
Andrew Arndt

In Praise of the Church’s Substance over Style

Featured image for “Holding Faith and Doubt in Community”
Andrew Arndt

Holding Faith and Doubt in Community

Featured image for “Midterm Elections Day: How the Church Could Turn the Tide on Political Polarization”
Andrew Arndt

Midterm Elections Day: How the Church Could Turn the Tide on Political Polarization

Featured image for “Christianity Isn’t Personal or Public—It’s Both”
Andrew Arndt

Christianity Isn’t Personal or Public—It’s Both

Featured image for “Saving Our Sexuality, Part 2: On Dealing with Abuse in the Church”
Andrew Arndt

Saving Our Sexuality, Part 2: On Dealing with Abuse in the Church

Featured image for “Saving Our Sexuality: Is #MeToo Enough?”
Andrew Arndt

Saving Our Sexuality: Is #MeToo Enough?

Featured image for “The Church in a Violent World”
Andrew Arndt

The Church in a Violent World

Featured image for “The Church’s Strategy for Responding to Suffering”
Andrew Arndt

The Church’s Strategy for Responding to Suffering