Frank Viola

Who is Frank Viola?

Frank Viola is an American writer and blogger on Christian topics. He has written and co-authored a number of books and is seen as a key adherent of the organic church and missional church movements. His books fall into two categories: deeper Christian life and organic missional church life. He advocates church life based on the spiritual principles of the New Testament, with an emphasis on the headship of Christ, face-to-face community, the eternal purpose or grand mission of God, every member participating, and the priesthood of all believers.

His emphasis on the supremacy of Jesus, living by the indwelling life of Christ, and the rediscovery of God's eternal purpose makes him a well-read author in the deeper Christian life and missional church movements. His emphasis on church without clergy/laity divides in the New Testament and the participation of every Christian in church meetings makes him a well-read author in the organic church/house church/simple church movements.