Cast Member Church in Orlando, Florida (and Anaheim, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai) is a Fresh Expression of Church specifically designed for Disney Cast Members. After moving to Orlando with one vision of church in mind, Steven quickly realized his vision wasn’t His vision and his approach to church and reaching the unchurched needed to pivot. Now, a Jesus-centered network of Kingdom Expressions meeting in living rooms, across tables during meals, and at coffee shops across six continents is thriving.
“Our family table became the hub of the church. Not a sanctuary, auditorium, or even a hotel meeting room—rather a church began around a simple dining room table. We invited Cast Members to sit, eat, talk, and share their lives with us and ours with them. Disney Cast Members from all over the world have sat in our home, sharing their fears and failures, hopes and dreams. Our dinner table became a sacred space—and the genesis of Cast Member Church.”
Steven Barr, Pioneer
“Having been in a church bubble for over 25 years, I was suddenly immersed in the world of the most influential entertainment enterprise on the planet: The Walt Disney Company. I was in the world of show business. I learned that many churches before us had tried to break into Disney, but most had given up and set up camp elsewhere.”
Steven Barr, Pioneer
Snapshot of a Fresh Expression of Church
What is the Fresh Expression called?
Cast Member Church (CMC)
Where is it?
Orlando, Florida (and beyond! CMC is on six continents)
Who is it for?
CMC is specifically designed for those who work for the Disney Parks worldwide.
What do they do?
Formed through everyday relationships and primarily for those with no previous form of belief or relationship with Jesus—Cast Member Church helps individuals explore a life of faith, trust, and so much more than pixie dust.
Who is the Pioneer?
Steven Barr and his wife, Lucia, have passionately led Cast Member Church from its inception. With 30 years of pastoral leadership in his rearview mirror, Steven is a recognized cultural futurist and creative communicator for churches and organizations worldwide. Steven is the author of such titles as KINGDOM INFLUENCE: Three Proven Keys to Revealing Jesus in a Skeptical and Suspicious World and A GUIDE TO A LIFE BEYOND IMAGINATION. Steven and Lucia have two adult children and split their time living in Orlando, Florida and Paris, France.
Where can I learn more?
Cast Member Church, Cast Member Church on Facebook
