Church Planting in the Post-Modern West

Behind Paris’s beauty lies a deep spiritual need. A City of Light follows local pastors and their churches as they bring gospel hope to one of Europe’s most secular cities.

This in-depth documentary explores what it means to plant churches in a Post-Christian culture—where Christianity is often seen as antiquated, foolish, or even offensive. Through vulnerable testimony, historical reflection, and biblical conviction, this film captures both the struggles and the joy of planting churches in Paris.

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Full Documentary Premieres November 1st, 2025

Ways to Pray

In response to A City of Light, let the following list guide your prayer for the city of Paris and the churches represented in the film.

Paris

Pray that the Lord would give Parisians eyes to see and ears to hear. Pray that he would send many more gospel-believing, church-centered workers into the harvest field, and that French churches would be strengthened and multiplied.

Église de la Montagne | 5th Arrondissement

This French-speaking congregation held its first service in September of 2025. Join them in gratefulness for the provision of a meeting space. As they seek to bless their neighborhood, pray for creativity, proximity, and energy for the church leaders and members. Pray also for the salvation of the students who are participating in weekly introductory studies of the Bible.

Église Saint-Lazare | 9th Arrondissement

This French-speaking congregation has outgrown the walls of the cinema and recently moved to a larger auditorium. As the church increases in number, pray for the development of leaders and elders, the increase of internal giving, and a greater love for their neighbors. Pray that the pastors would be filled with vision, patience, and love from the Lord for their church.

Emmanuel International Church Rive Gauche

Pray for this English-speaking congregation planted in 2023, which seeks to engage the 3-4 million English speakers, including expats, students, and refugees living in Paris. As EIC Rive Gauche expands its vision to include two services and locations, pray for another building that would be willing to host their congregation and the establishment of an elder team to shepherd the church well.

Ways to Give

Are you interested in financially supporting the gospel work in Paris?

Listed below are a few ways to partner with the churches and pastors of the film:

Église de la Montagne

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Église Saint-Lazare

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Emmanuel International Church, Rive Gauche

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