Future Church

In this episode of the Delaney Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney speaks with Alan McWilliam, an ordained minister and church planting advocate. They discuss Alan's journey of faith, his passion for evangelism, and the transformative work of the Cairn Movement in Scotland. The conversation highlights the engagement of Gen Z in church activities, the revival trends in Scotland and Ireland, and the challenges faced by church leaders today. Alan shares insights on community impact, food poverty solutions, and the collaborative efforts in church planting. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of connection, community, and the upcoming Kingdom Come event.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alan McWilliam 02:01 Alan's Early Faith Journey 05:08 Experiences in Street Outreach 09:24 The Glasgow Send Event and Gen Z Engagement 11:00 Revival Trends in Scotland 17:21 Transforming Faith Communities 28:34 Cairn Movement and Church Planting Network 36:17 The Importance of Collaboration in Church Leadership 39:02 Defining What Counts as Church 44:24 Navigating Church Decline and Missional Creativity 49:39 The Evolving Concept of 'Being Of' in Church 52:42 Restoring Balance Between Local and Translocal Church 01:00:33 The Role of Cross-Cultural Missions 01:02:14 Kingdom Come Mission School and Future Opportunities

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the concept of a discipleship pathway, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships with Jesus, transformation into a new creation, and understanding one's identity in Christ. He highlights the role of storytelling in sharing faith and the significance of deliverance and spiritual freedom in the Christian journey. The conversation encourages equipping the church for ministry and fostering a supportive community for spiritual growth.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Ivy Discipleship Pathway 03:09 The Concept of Deliverance in Discipleship 06:05 The Importance of Being Born Again 09:01 Transformation and New Identity in Christ 11:46 The Role of Scripture in Identity Formation 15:07 Personal Stories of Deliverance 17:57 Practical Steps for Deliverance Ministry 20:54 Integrating Deliverance into Church Life 23:49 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of having a discipleship pathway in churches, emphasizing the need for believers to not only accept Jesus but to actively follow Him. He explores the parable of the lost sons to illustrate how people can be lost both in the world and within the church. Delaney encourages listeners to discover their own journey of faith and to reach out to others, highlighting the value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the transformative love of Christ. He concludes with a call to action for churches to develop strategies for outreach and discipleship.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Discipleship Pathway 02:19 The Call to Follow Jesus 07:00 Understanding the Lost Sons 12:43 Key Stages in the Discipleship Journey 22:34 Discovering People Far from God 31:06 The Importance of True Discipleship

In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of discipleship in the church, emphasizing the need for a structured pathway to help individuals grow in their faith. He highlights the role of leadership in fostering a culture of growth and the significance of community and spiritual disciplines. Delaney also introduces the Discipleship Pathway, a framework designed to guide believers from initial interest to active participation in their faith, and discusses the resources available through Right Now Media to support this journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to FutureChurch Podcast 01:00 Discipleship Pathway Overview 05:12 The Role of Leadership in Church Growth 09:54 Developing a Discipleship Framework 15:11 The Importance of a Clear Plan for Discipleship 20:00 The Five D's of Discipleship 23:52 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney speaks with Damilola Mckindie about the journey of faith, the importance of discipleship, and the role of Christians in engaging with culture and politics. Damilola shares insights from his background, his experiences in university, and the significance of internships in shaping his professional life. The conversation explores the challenges of sharing faith in a secular world, the importance of law and free speech, and how Christians can collaborate to address societal issues. Damilola emphasizes the need for boldness in faith and the necessity of preparing new believers for the realities of following Jesus.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Damilola's Journey and Faith 05:59 Engaging with Law and Justice 08:47 Navigating University Life as a Christian 12:11 The Role of Law in Society 15:00 Christian Engagement in Politics 18:11 Creative Collaboration in Addressing Social Issues 27:14 Creating Instead of Complaining 30:08 Roles and Responsibilities in Ministry 32:37 Engaging the Church in Public Life 38:11 The Importance of Discipleship 48:00 Preparing for Baptism and Beyond 54:31 Praying for the Future of the Church

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney interviews Chip Ingram, founder of Living on the Edge Ministries. They discuss Chip's journey to faith, the purpose of the church, and the importance of discipleship. Chip emphasizes the need for churches to be supernatural communities that focus on spiritual growth and meeting community needs. He also outlines the characteristics of a high impact church, which include regularly bringing lost people to Christ, maturing found people, and addressing community needs. The conversation highlights the significance of Romans 12 in understanding discipleship and the role of church leaders.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chip Ingram and His Ministry 02:03 Chip's Journey to Faith 11:32 The Impact of Personal Relationships in Faith 15:59 The Purpose of the Church 21:44 Understanding Discipleship through Romans 12 24:28 Radical Love and Community Engagement 31:56 The Role of Pastors in Modern Church 39:20 Defining a High-Impact Church 47:16 Prayer for Transformation and Growth

In this episode of the Future Church Podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the launch of the High Impact Church and the importance of discipleship through the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework. He emphasizes the significance of personal testimonies in sharing faith and the transformative power of Jesus in one's life. The conversation highlights the need for hope in a world filled with despair and encourages listeners to actively engage in their faith journey.   Takeaways The Future Church Podcast aims to reach a diverse audience. High Impact Church is focused on engaging the global youth culture. Discipleship is structured around the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework. Personal testimonies are powerful tools for evangelism. Sharing your faith can be done naturally and authentically. The birth of Jesus is a pivotal moment in history. Evangelism is about connecting people with Christ, not just church attendance. Hope is a vital aspect of the Christian faith. Every believer has a unique story to share. Jesus desires a personal relationship with each individual.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future Church Podcast 02:28 Launch of High Impact Church 02:58 Knowing, Growing, Going: Discipleship Pathway 04:20 Sharing Your Faith: Personal Testimonies 10:31 The Great Commission and Making Disciples 19:28 Inviting Jesus into Your Life  

In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the discipleship pathways being implemented at Ivy Church, focusing on the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework. He emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with God, growing in love for Jesus, and applying biblical knowledge in practical ways. The conversation also highlights the significance of spiritual practices such as Bible reading and prayer, and the need to equip others for discipleship.   Takeaways Discipleship pathways help individuals grow in their faith. The 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework is essential for spiritual development. Building a relationship with God is foundational to discipleship. Transformation comes from engaging with the gospel, not just information. Growing in love for Jesus is a key aspect of discipleship. Knowledge of the Bible must be coupled with love and action. Practices like prayer and Bible reading are vital for spiritual growth. Equipping others to share their faith is crucial for community growth. Discipleship is a continuous journey without a defined endpoint. The church's role is to meet the needs of the community while making disciples. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the FutureChurch Podcast 01:45 Discipleship Pathway: Knowing, Growing, Going 05:20 The Importance of Scripture in Discipleship 11:09 Growing in Love for God and Others 17:01 Practices for Spiritual Growth 22:32 Equipping Others for Discipleship

In this episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the mission of his church, Ivy, focusing on community outreach and discipleship. He shares insights from the Festival Manchester initiative, the impact of COVID-19 on community engagement, and the importance of developing a discipleship framework called 'Knowing, Growing, Going.' Delaney emphasizes the need for practical steps in discipleship, the role of technology, and the significance of scripture in guiding individuals on their faith journey.   Takeaways The importance of community outreach in church missions. Festival Manchester served as a significant outreach initiative. COVID-19 challenged traditional methods of engagement. Dog training provided insights into discipleship methods. The 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework is essential for discipleship. Church growth requires a balanced approach: up, in, and out. Utilizing technology can enhance discipleship efforts. Scripture plays a crucial role in understanding faith. Practical steps are necessary for effective discipleship. Equipping individuals to be disciples is a core mission.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Future Church Podcast 01:21 Festival Manchester: A Community Outreach Initiative 04:35 Reflections on COVID-19 and Community Connection 09:45 Discipleship: The Importance of Follow-Up 14:01 Knowing, Growing, Going: A Discipleship Framework 22:29 Engaging with John's Gospel: A Path to Knowing God 29:04 Conclusion and Call to Action  

Summary In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney engages with Mattias Demaerel, who shares his transformative journey in disciple making. They discuss the inception of a disciple making movement, the structure and impact of the Recruits program, and the importance of relationships in discipleship. Mattias emphasizes the need for a multiplication mindset over a growth mindset, highlighting the significance of finding 'persons of peace' for effective evangelism. The conversation also touches on the Kingdom of God, the role of signs and wonders, and the relational nature of discipleship.   Takeaways Disciple making can start accidentally through genuine relationships. Personal transformation is crucial for effective discipleship. A disciple making movement requires a multiplication mindset. Finding a 'person of peace' is essential for evangelism. Discipleship is highly relational and cannot be done in isolation. The Kingdom of God should be central to our mission. Multiplication requires sacrifice and commitment. Curriculum in discipleship should be simple yet profound. The church must focus on sending rather than just gathering. Apostolic mission is about empowering others to reach their networks.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mattias Demaerel and Recruits 01:44 Mattias's Journey to Faith and Discipleship 04:58 The Impact of Discipleship Training School (DTS) 10:22 The Birth of a Disciple-Making Movement 15:44 The Need for Sustainable Discipleship 20:57 The Recruits Program and Its Evolution 26:14 Curriculum and Structure of the Recruits Program 31:31 The Importance of Multiplication in Discipleship 36:59 The Essence of Apprenticeship in Discipleship 38:05 The Role of Relationships in Discipleship 39:00 Creating a Disciple-Making Ecosystem 40:35 The Importance of Relational Discipleship 42:21 The Need for Intentional Spiritual Formation 43:29 Developing Resources for Discipleship 46:13 The Evolution of the Movement: From Men to All 49:54 Apostolism vs. Evangelism in Modern Context 53:04 The Power of Multiplication in Discipleship 01:01:09 Starting the Journey of Discipleship

In this episode Gareth shares his journey in church leadership, discussing his early experiences, challenges, and the evolution of his approach to leading a church how understanding our call to release God's purpose in people has led to him creating environments for personal growth for all as disciples - shifting from large gatherings to more intimate, accountable groups where we coach and ask questions more than give answers.   Church Leadership Journeys and Challenges Gareth shared his early passion for leading a church, starting at age 13, and how he became a senior leader at 22. He also talked about the challenges and opportunities that came with leading a church, including a significant shift in vision around 2006-2007, which led to building a new church on a business park. Gareth then discusses his journey of discovery, exploring how to unlock the potential of a church in a society that seemed to have turned its back on it. This led to the creation of a multi-site model with several locations. Gareth then further reflected on the potential that still remained to be tapped into.      Gareth's Leadership Journey and Bible College Anthony and Gareth discussed Gareth's transition into a senior leadership position and his experiences with his father and Bible college. Gareth noted that the practical application of his learning was crucial, and that the apprenticeship model was integral to his development. Gareth also expressed his appreciation for working with his father, highlighting the positive aspects of their collaboration.      Leadership and Change Management Strategies Gareth discussed his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding different perspectives and approaches. He shared his experience of working with his father and father-in-law, highlighting the need to respect and understand different generations and approaches. Gareth also touched on the challenges of leading a church through significant changes, such as selling a building and moving to a warehouse. He stressed the importance of having a clear vision and understanding the reasons behind these changes. Anthony sought Gareth's advice on how to lead people through such changes, and Gareth emphasized the need for a strong vision and understanding of the reasons behind the changes.      Gareth's Vision for Church Growth Gareth shared his personal experience of a moment of clarity that led him to envision a change in the church he was leading. He emphasized the importance of honoring the past while tilting towards the future and the next generation. He also discussed the transition of the church's name from its original name to "Everyday Champions" in 2006, and subsequent expansions to different locations. Anthony agreed with Gareth's points, referencing a quote from Alan Hirsch about honoring generations.      Decentralizing Church Model for Growth Anthony and Gareth discussed the evolution of their church's model from a traditional, geographically-based structure to a more decentralized, technology-driven approach. They acknowledged the importance of proximity of leaders in maintaining the initial model, but also recognized the need for change as they sought to reach a wider audience. Gareth shared their experience of opening a mobile coffee space in Greenwich, which allowed them to listen to and engage with people who weren't attending church. This shift in approach led to a better understanding of the questions people were asking, which differed from those addressed in the traditional model. The conversation ended with Gareth suggesting that their new model was akin to building a factory for the future, while still maintaining the existing structure.      Purpose, Discipleship, and Human Nature Gareth and Anthony discussed the concept of purpose and its relation to the church and individual beliefs. Gareth emphasized the importance of understanding the individual's purpose rather than fitting them into a precast mold. He also highlighted the role of discipleship in this process, suggesting that people have the answers within them but need an environment to allow these answers to emerge. Anthony raised a theological question about the fallen nature of humanity and the potential for self-deception. Gareth agreed, noting that there are competing seeds within individuals, and the goal is to create an environment where the seed of vision can grow. The conversation concluded with Gareth acknowledging that this transition is ongoing and has been a significant shift in his perspective.      Shift to Intimate Conversations and Content Gareth discussed the shift in their model from focusing on large crowds to smaller, more intimate groups. He emphasized the importance of one-to-one conversations in unlocking potential, citing Jesus' example. Gareth also explained their new approach, where content is digitally driven and can be accessed at any time, with groups meeting in various locations. He stressed the need for environments where people can't hide and emphasized the role of leaders in equipping the saints for works of service. Anthony agreed with Gareth's points, noting the importance of personal relationships and the exposure of hidden issues in larger crowds.      Accountability and Coaching in Church Model Gareth and Anthony discussed the importance of accountability and evaluation in their church model, contrasting it with the traditional "come and see" approach. They emphasized the need for individuals to set goals and seek change, with Gareth suggesting a simple ABC framework for awareness, barrier, and change. Anthony agreed, noting the need for more engaging questions in their discussions. They also discussed the role of coaching in their approach, with Gareth highlighting the importance of drawing out what's inside people rather than just pouring in information. Anthony expressed interest in Gareth's coaching methods and invited him to join a future podcast and launch event. Gareth agreed and encouraged listeners to consider the size of their vision and the potential for change.      Legacy, Contribution, and God's Presence Gareth challenged the participants to consider their legacy and how they can contribute positively to the world in the next 500 years. He emphasized the importance of going beyond personal interests and contributing to the greater good. Gareth also encouraged the participants to connect with him on social media platforms and to seek a deeper understanding of God. He ended the conversation with a prayer, asking for forgiveness and guidance in expanding their awareness of God's presence and purpose in their lives.

In this episode, we explore the origins and mission of Steiger, a radical international missionary movement that began with a punk priest in Amsterdam reaching ‘lost sheep.'   Steiger emphasizes the power of preaching the cross through creative and visual methods and has grown into a global movement.   The discussion delves into the challenges of communicating truth in a world shaped by the “Macdonaldisation of the Church” and the complex landscape of global youth culture.    We tackle the confusion of identity in today's society, exacerbated by secular humanism and the isolating mantra of “my truth,” which have contributed to a world filled with loneliness, confusion, anxiety, and brokenness.   Key topics include: •Engaging a post-Christian, overcrowded context with creativity and authenticity •Having spiritual conversations in a skeptical age •The necessity of focusing on Jesus rather than relying on “big names” •The Send as a means to mobilize a movement and this year's LAUNCH event, which aims to equip and release leaders like never before   Inspiring stories from Oslo and Saudi Arabia illustrate how a holy discontent can fuel transformative action.   For more insights, download the free Living On The Edge app for great content from Aaron and Chip Ingram, who will also be speaking at LAUNCH. Liked this episode?  Join us in person in June—book now at Launchcatalyst.org.   Connect deeper through https://www.steiger.org  And thesend.uk.org 

Church Leadership – local, national and global Anthony and Ness discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a church and a network of churches. Ness expressed her gratitude for being able to lead a local church and a network, as it allows her to connect with the complexities of church leadership and pass on her experiences.   They also touched on the importance of humility, love, and grace in navigating pastoral issues within the next generation in church.     Church Leadership Models and Adaptation Anthony and Ness discuss the future of church leadership and models. They agreed that the church should not professionalise leadership but should instead train and invest in leadership gifts. They also discussed the importance of understanding the context and culture to which they are called.   Ness mentioned that Pioneer Church does not have a one-size-fits-all model, but rather adapts to the specific setting and context of each church or church plant. They also touched on the success of a bilingual model at Lighthouse Church, Anglesey. Anthony shared his positive experience visiting Lighthouse Church with his wife Zoe.      Embracing Spiritual Gifts in Ministry They discuss the importance of embracing the spiritual gifts in their ministry. Ness emphasised the need for a high view of the spiritual gifts, proper training, and boundaries to ensure their effective use. She also highlighted the importance of creating space for these gifts and modeling good practice. They also stressed the significance of holding a high view of Scripture and honoring God's word and expressed a growing conviction about the centrality of the Word of God in their ministry.      Bible Reading as Discipleship Tool Ness shared a story about a 22-year-old electrician who became a Christian after reading the King James version of the Bible. This experience inspired Ness to give away more Bibles and to encourage people to read the Bible with others. To facilitate this, they placed a QR code sticker in the front of the Bibles, directing people to a link for meeting up with someone to read the Bible together.     Preparing for the Upcoming Launch Event Anthony and Ness discussed the upcoming LAUNCH event in June, with Ness expressing her excitement to be part of it. Anthony revealed the list of speakers, including Chip Ingram, Aaron Pierce and many others, for what they believe will be an important of gathering in preparing the church for the future.   Ness shared her belief that they are in a John the Baptist era, calling for the church to prepare and get ready for the coming of the King. Anthony agreed, stating that this is a year of expansion and not a time to hold back.      Spiritual Guidance for Younger Generations Anthony and Ness discussed the need for spiritual guidance and mentorship for the younger generation, particularly Gen. Z. Ness emphasized the importance of creating community and providing practical skills, such as cooking, to help young adults navigate life's challenges. They also discussed the potential of younger leaders stepping up into leadership roles and the need for churches to serve and support their communities.   Ness prayed for the group, asking for trust in God's plans and guidance, and for the power of the Holy Spirit to align them with God's work.      Upcoming Launch Event and Key Leaders Go to Launchcatalyst.org now to book in to the gathering Anthony and Ness discussed, which will focus on the theme of the "High Impact Church".   LAUNCH will be held on the 9th and 10th of June in Wigan and the 12th to 13th of June in Gold Hill Baptist, Buckinghamshire.

Paul Lloyd with his wife Vicky leads Victory Outreach Church in Salford and they travel globally as part of that incredible ministry. He had a background in combat sports but after an injury in his teens he fell into depression which took him into the world of Eastend and Essex gangs, heroin addiction and crime. He talks with ex-cop Anthony about why people get addicted and how at 27 years of age he was set free by Jesus Christ after in his hour of need a prizefighter friend told him the good news. Their time together is profoundly hopeful as Paul describes the hopelessness of atheism and scientism to change lives for good, and why “the church must not just bring a message of lifestyle change, but life exchange!” It just gets better after that bit - so cut out an hour for this fantastic, humorous episode and help us share the hope by liking, reviewing, sharing and subscribing. Find out more at https://www.vomanchester.org.uk

Anthony and Graham discussed the importance of integrating faith and sports, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to ministry that supports athletes beyond their achievements. They explored the challenges and opportunities in engaging with different cultures through sports, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the influence of Christian athletes. The conversation also touched on finding purpose, using one's gifts to serve others, and the significance of perseverance and faith in facing challenges.   Find out more about their work here: https://christiansinsport.org.uk 

Jon is the co-founding pastor of Community Christian Church in Chicago where he provides leadership in new ventures. COMMUNITY has grown from a handful of people to a church with hundreds of leaders and thousands of people celebrating at locations throughout Chicagoland. Jon is also one of COMMUNITY's Lead Teaching Pastors. In addition, Jon led in the launch of NewThing, a church-planting movement which Ivy Church is part of, whose mission is to be a catalyst for movements of reproducing churches, he continues to lead in NewThing as one of the North American Apostolic Leaders. He has co-authored Finding Your Way Back to God, The Big Idea and Exponential: How You and Your Friends Can Start a Missional Church Movement, with his brother Dave. He serves on the board of Exponential Conference and resides in the Lincoln Park Community of Chicago with his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Graham and Chloe.   Conversation includes: It all started with a napkin! How to DREAM BIG and start small. ‘No money, no people, no clue' – BUT GOD! Jon's personal journey in ministry, from preacher's kid to leader of leaders. NewThing's vision and values and how you can connect with ‘friends on mission' globally to make collaborative movements and networks for the kingdom. NewThing's 4 Rs: Relationships, Reproducing, Resources, Residencies. The power of an ICNU conversation How to develop a multiplying church. Learning to lead as God made YOU not as traditional structures may dictate.   Further Connection/ links https://www.jonferguson.org/about-jon/ https://newthing.org https://exponential.org https://www.launchcatalyst.org

Luke Greenwood is passionate about evangelism and discipleship among alternative scenes of the Global Youth Culture. He lives in Wrocław, Poland with his wife Ania and two children. As Steiger Europe Director, Luke's vision is to see Jesus proclaimed to young people all over the continent, and to establish dynamic, long-term City Teams in key urban centres, that reach and equip the Global Youth Culture through creative evangelism, ongoing discipleship, and local church partnership. He is author of Global Youth Culture: The Spiritual Hunger of the Largest Unreached Culture Today.   How Youtube etc is defining the global youth culture. Mindset / lies of the Global youth culture. Openness to spirituality, rejection of institution. How Steiger's ‘Edgy' street evangelism is both challenging and connecting. How to train, embolden and equip youth to be ready to live out their faith in teams, share the gospel and be missionaries in their city. Why ‘relevance' is not the right target. The Send – a call to gather and send young people out and Steiger's part in providing missional and evangelistic opportunities in partnership as part of that in key locations.   Links for further connection – https://www.steiger.org https://www.thesend.uk https://steiger.org/speaker-lukegreenwood https://www.launchcatalyst.org

Geoff has been in ministry for 40+ years as a lead pastor and executive pastor. He was one of the early pioneers of the multisite church movement, overseeing the campus expansion of Seacoast Church and Saddleback Church. He also served as the Managing Director of Exponential and has authored or co-authored four books. For the past 15 years Geoff has coached leaders across the U.S. and Europe (including Anthony!) on multiplication, strategy and structure.   We discussed: What does ‘success' in ministry really look like? How do we keep the main thing the main thing? What devotional practices can practically help us to stay the course?   What guardrails and what do we need to pay attention to that might prevent us from failing and spoiling our leadership legacy as too many ‘high profile' men are doing so often currently? How do we deal with ‘haters' whether outside or inside the church? How to make the most of the church by getting women in leadership not on the sidelines. How to check and discern if YOU have ‘a call' to Christian leadership.   Go further/ connect: Geoff Surratt - https://www.ministrytogether.com/about-us/ Learning Community - Partnering for purpose https://www.partneringforpurpose.online LAUNCH - https://www.launchcatalyst.org

Daniel Ghinn leads Worship Works, formed from a passion to see business transforming lives and the kingdom of God going beyond an hour on Sunday.  Paul wrote to the Colossians that when we work with all our hearts as though God is our boss, it's worship.  Listen in as Anthony finds out more and they discuss the theology of work as a blessing - not a curse, as a calling - not a chore and as God's secret weapon to reveal His ecclesia to the world that everyone can be a part of!    Find out more about Worship Works at worship.works Find out more and sign up to LAUNCH at https://www.launchcatalyst.org/

Steve Small is passionate about Jesus and mission, especially in our urban estates and schemes. Steve is part of the staff team at Ivy Church leading us on deployment for mission. He has three young boys and is married to Sarah and together they head up the Eden Network for the Message Trust.    Anthony says... “When I first came back to Manchester, Steve was one of the first people I met at Ivy Church where he had been a member for some years. From day one, the way he's always shone is through servanthood. Anyone who knows Steve will tell you he epitomises the phrase ‘servant leadership', always first to step up and bless others somehow. That kind of leadership is all too rare and that's why at Ivy we have a phrase that we all want to ‘Be More Steve.'   God gives grace to the humble and I know you'll enjoy learning about the call and journey of Steve's life and ministry to where together with Sarah he now leads the Eden Network, going to the places of greatest need, where the church is in deepest decline, urban missionaries are raised up to live sacrificially, share Jesus joyfully, and build true community.”  

Mary Thomason is the WTC Theology Hub Director in Manchester. She is passionate about theology, people, God's presence and the Kingdom of God. Born and bred in Manchester, but has lived in Uganda, the U.S, and even venturing down south near London for many years. Mary has a BA and MA in Theology, and has worked in mission, church ministry and in business management. Over the years she has been involved with youth outreach, vulnerable women, the homeless and drug rehabs. Mary is a trustee for Amana, a charity focussed on education and food relief in Uganda.     In this wide ranging discussion we learn about Mary's life and call which has led her to not only study theology but live out her faith in numerous challenging and faith stretching environments and roles in various parts of the world.   Anthony says, “I'm sure you are going to enjoy this one as much as I did! It was great to pick Mary's brain about her time working with some very broken people in tough places, her heart for the supernatural and prophetic to be the church's norm for ministry and her infectious enthusiasm that theology be accessible for everyone to help us learn to love and lead better.”    Check out WTC Here: https://wtctheology.org.uk/   And their events page here: https://wtctheology.org.uk/events/  

We just celebrated 20,000 downloads! Thanks for being part of that. Please help us share the podcast. Write a review on your favourite platform to encourage others.   Today Anthony is the guest, and he asks himself various questions including:   Will the local church make the world go WOW this Christmas (I mean in a good way, not ‘Wow – that's so lame!')   How can we make the most of the opportunities of this season?   Can you give us some practical ideas on how to preach and invite a response to God's greatest gift.   How can we follow people up well and be welcoming to all?   What are the reasons and consequences of getting this wrong?   What are the biblical marks of a church that makes the world go WOW with regard to the Word, Worship, One Another, Wealth and where Wonders never cease?!   If you are interested in joining Anthony on the 6 week coached SUPERNATURAL CHURCH journey with Movement Leaders Collective follow this link - https://t.ly/lvEDg

My friend Patrick O'Connell is the Global Director of NewThing, the network which I and Ivy Church are privileged to be part of, which exists to partner with movement makers and catalyse reproducing disciples, leaders, churches, networks, and movements.  Here he tells the story of how he came to faith, having met his wife in a punk rock mosh pit, joined the army, he went into business and while finally successful in worldly terms when he finally after 4 years accepted an invitation to go to church and everything changed!  He went from church goer to church planter, now serving thousands of church leaders and planters worldwide through NewThing's dream - to see a church planted in every community around the world. We discuss, among other things -  How might we help connect people far from God so they don't just learn to cope, but receive hope.  What army life taught him about teams and sacrifice, and how that applies to the army of God and ministry ‘in the blood and the mud.'  How do we collaborate and form networks that are all about the Kingdom not our own castles?  The 4 Rs of NewThing  Relationships Doing this alone is next to impossible, so we have intentional rhythms for being friends on mission together. Reproducing From disciples to leaders, churches to networks, creating and catalysing reproducing movements is at the centre of everything we do at NewThing.  Residency This is what NewThing churches call our commitment to train and invest in the next generation of church planters, creating apprenticing pipelines for future church planting. Resources Networks pool their people, pennies, and platform to plant church planting churches together. Come along to launchcatalyst.org and connect in person with NewThing so you're not isolated and frustrated but encouraged and celebrated for all you're doing for the Kingdom! 

I met Julian Richards at a wedding recently, and as we chatted immediately he felt like 'a brother from the same Father...'!  He's the National Leader for New Wine Cymru (that means Wales in case anyone wonders), working together with over 700 other churches to collectively and collaboratively grow to help leaders develop healthy churches to win the nation.  With his wife Sarah he leads Cornerstone, a high impact church  they founded in 1991 Swansea with a handful of young people in one of the most deprived areas of the city. Today this thriving church is known across Wales for its community work, people finding Christ regularly and many physical healings. In 2014 they opened Venue2, a former supermarket, as a second Cornerstone site, which is where I met him. Julian co-founded Gweini (meaning ‘to serve' in Welsh), representing Christian, faith-based community work to the Welsh Assembly Government and wider society.   He tells the story as we meet of how from very small beginnings but a commitment to missional growth and effectiveness, many other churches and ministries have been birthed, leaders equipped and local communities  transformed through the power of Christ and his kingdom. This is a story of miraculous provision and remarkable spiritual openness in our culture that they are seeing more than ever (3700 people prayed to receive Christ in 9 days), but Julian is convinced the answer for Wales (and everywhere else) is NOT for 'another Welsh Revival' dropped down from above, but by disciples faithfully serving, loving and winning their neighbours and nation for Christ.  We discuss;  How what you learn as a skint church planter can set you up for a life of faith and impact rather than having it all set up in advance.  What Bible college never taught you about faith.  The difference between optimism and faith.  Why we need courage as well as faith!  Why we need to change our model of mission and ministry.  New Wine Cymru - how it's similar and different to New Wine in England and elsewhere, as a non government collaborative model for effective mission.    Connect with Julian - https://newwinecymru.co.uk/about/whos-who Or via:  https://www.cornerstonechurch.co.uk   Julian is going to join us at https://www.launchcatalyst.org and it's not too late for you and your friends and team to book in and join us too whether in the North or the South of England.     

I met Chris Wickland last year when he came as one of the guest speakers at a leader's retreat. I'll never forget his incredible story of how he went from witchcraft to Christ.  Having been aware of the supernatural realm and its realities more than most, Chris described seeing and hearing visions and dreams which have led to him publicly declaring major words regarding the church and the nations ahead of time.  These include the rise and fall of various political leaders, Church closures across the world (publicly declared April 2019) to humble the church, providing insight to governments re natural disasters, and predicting economic upheavals and collapse both present and to come; However as a Pastor-Prophet Chris says he always wants to bring hope not fear, so God's people can be ready!  As we talk I learn more about his story, his life (and deaths), hearing about how he was saved from a suicide attempt when as a new Christian he drove his car off a cliff, and how he has died and been resurrected (not just once, but twice!)  You don't want to miss this one! Chris and Tracey Wickland pastor the Living Word Church Network in Hampshire. Read more about Chris and his more recent prophetic words here -https://www.heartpublications.co.uk/why-we-need-a-joseph-generation/  WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE ON THIS PLATFORM AND SHARE THE PODCAST?  Join us at LAUNCHCATALYST.ORG       

An apostolic missionary to the UK, Jonathan came from Nigeria in 1991 to the UK for three weeks - when God told him he is here 'by divine design' - so he stayed!  Having planted many churches and movements including the Global and National days of prayer, filling stadiums and raising faith - he focuses on claiming the rejuvenation of the church to continue the story from the book of Acts in our day!  He is a deep well - so during our time as always I learned so much and I know you will too! Among other things we discuss what the gospel means and what it contains - going beyond cognitive to seeing miracles and full transformation.  How do we grow in faith and power?  What about excesses or character failings?  What does it mean to not only ask in prayer but to with authority?  Practical tools re fasting and focusing our churches in unity to mobilise and reach out and shine your light this Christmas.  Jonathan will be a keynote speaker at LAUNCHCATALYST.ORG Join us!  Connect with him and his ministry directly at ndopw.com     

I met today's guest when I overheard him in a coffee queue sharing in a very understated way how miracles started happening more and more, when he actually started praying for them! "I'd never seen a blind person see, but now it's happened quite a lot." I rather rudely interrupted - desperate to find out more, and if you are too you'll love to meet Thomas.  He will be joining us at LAUNCHCATALYST.ORG this year (Starts at the end of October into November don't miss it) but here we discuss issues such as:  Seeing the supernatural as a natural part of life  Praying for friends and people in our neighbourhood How his church plant, due to start just as Covid kicked in, ended up making global news bringing hope instead of stalling or stopping. How our theology might unintentionally rule out the power of God operating in our churches, and how to steward those times when the Spirit is moving. Find out more and connect with Thomas at https://aabenkirkekbh.dk/english    

EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, KNOWING JESUS. Well talk about a big vision! How can it become a reality?  Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf will be joining us at this year's LAUNCH (See launchcataylst.org for the best deal available for you and your team.   Rachel is executive director of HOPE Together in the UK, having worked closely with the initiative since 2010, when she was the Church of England's National Mission and Evangelism Advisor, and this episode is FULL of encouragement that you may not be aware of, and doesn't tend to get spoken about anywhere near enough.  “I'm committed to evangelism being at the heart of the church,' says Rachel, “Committed to mission and to the local church in villages, towns and cities, and committed to do this together across denominations and across ethnicities to make Jesus known with words and action. We are also committed to a new generation, engaging with Millennials and with digital culture as well. You'll hear how as well as being an expert on the stats and demographics from surveys she has commissioned we can have a great deal of hope for the future church. Rachel as a passionate evangelist herself is seeing God move in exciting ways as she personally finds opportunities because people are way more ready to hear the good news of the gospel than most Christians are to pass it on! This podcast serves to help you to do that, and help others to do so too - so please rate it, share and subscribe, and connect with Rachel in person at LAUNCH or at hopetogether.org.uk and please check out talkingjesus.org to not only be encouraged but equipped!   

William Vanderbloemen is a former pastor who went into the business world and became on to become an entrepreneur as CEO/ founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an international executive search company that has helped thousands of churches, ministries, schools, universities and faith-based organisations build great cultures with great people in the right place.  He will be sharing with us at LAUNCH again this autumn (North and South) join us - launchcatalyst.org  I love and highly recommend his book Culture Wins and can't wait to get my advance copy of Be The Unicorn which he mentions here, taking the data of 30,000 interviews to ask what do the very best candidates have in common and how can we learn them?  Here we discuss questions including - Isn't it unspiritual to treat church hires like the business world does? (Maybe we should go back to drawing straws like they did in Acts?)  Why the church is too important to God for us to keep messing this up! How a new leader coming into the Body is like a heart transplant  How to create an irresistible workplace  What is culture - really?  What makes a place healthy or toxic?  What's 'you're kind of crazy' and how defining that helps with attracting and retaining team.   

Oscar is Executive Leader of Deliverance Church International in Kenya which meets in 4 locations currently under that name but because since its inception in 1984 their vision's founding scriptures in Matt. 28:19 and Gen. 1:22) have led them to not only grow to 10,000 in attendance there but also planting 2000 churches across the nation and surrounding nations. He is an author and serves on the board of Movement Collective with Alan Hirsch and Rich Robinson.  The conversation here asks some hard questions for every leader and Christian believer because as Oscar says, 'We can't reimagine Church without asking God how he wants to transform us!'  Remember you can join us in person this year at an event that has been so transformative for many over the last 7 years - Go to launch catalyst.org for the best deals for you and your team.  PLEASE share, and review us on whatever platform you listen. 

"Three wheelchairs were left on the streets of Leicester, people healed and saved, wonderful things happening! We are at the verge of a great move of God that is more out there than what is with in the four walls of our church… We have found a 30 to 40% increase of people wanting to know about Jesus!”  Are we seeing the end of the powerless church - while at the same time the Lord is raising up a new move, doing extraordinary things through ordinary people?  Join this thrilling conversation with Jonathan Conrathe, Founder and Director of Mission24, an inter-denominational ministry to equip the Church and reach the world for Christ. The Lord has used the ministry to see over 264,500 people come to Christ over the last 32 years in 54 countries, while equipping 1000's of believers to minister the Gospel ‘with signs following.' Are such ‘signs and wonders' really for today?  Should we expect to see miracles? Are there ‘qualifications' for that?  3 levels of FAITH.  Is healing really for today?  3 components of prayer for healing. 

We are back! Subscribe so you don't miss any of the others we've got in the pipeline. Over 16,000 downloads in, post sabbatical Anthony is more excited than ever about this podcast and it helps greatly if you review us and share with others please.  Today (after he actually forgets the name of his own podcast) Anthony interviews Rev John McGinley, leader of Myriad, a ministry with the tremendous vision of seeing 10,000 new living churches planted and new leaders raised up and trained to reach millions of people in the UK.  From working at Harrods to being ordained in the CofE and leading various churches, John brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to this exciting conversation which wrestles with the principles, priorities, problems and possibilities faced by The Church Of Tomorrow (a book Anthony recommends 100%)  Quote from the book "So many of the Church's ways reflect the world's ways of leading organisations rather than being the Spirit-filled Body of Christ... We need a fresh understanding of the Church!"  Let us know what you think of the podcast please!  Join us if you can live at launch catalyst.org 

This conversation with Dr James Emery White covers a large number of topics, drawing lessons from 40 years of leadership, discussing CS Lewis vs Tolkien and the dangers of the ‘lotus position'. Do join us at LAUNCH RE:PLANT on October 3rd and 4th where Dr White will be one of our speakers. Enjoy this great conversation and see more from Jim on the Church and Culture blog and podcast.

This is Part 2 of a conversation with Keri Ladouceur, a pastor in Naperville, Illinois and founder and lead coach at New Ground Network. The conversation Anthony had with Keri touched on so many important points and is therefore split into two episodes. Following Part 1 this conversation continues to go into great resources for culture formation, things people misunderstand about Keri and what working together and supporting women in leadership looks like.  These two conversations go into great detail on points that we're hoping to cover at LAUNCH RE:PLANTthis October 3rd and 4th - register to join today and use the Promo Code 'FUTURECHURCH' for an extra 10% discount - https://launchcatalyst.org/   More About Keri -  Keri Ladouceur serves a pastor in Naperville, Illinois and is founder and lead coach at New Ground Network. As a coach, Keri partners with pastors and denominational leaders, co-conspiring with them to seize their unique vision, develop their team's capacity, and mobilize people for mission. Her coaching was shaped as a former marketplace executive and senior leader at Willow Creek. She has more than sixteen years experience coaching pastors, non-profit, and marketplace leaders. The thrill of launching more than 90 missional communities and having a front row seat to the missional engagement of 100s of churches is exhilarating to her. She is an associate with the exponential team- teaching at conferences and creating leadership resources- most recently her book "Together as a Team". Her newest project is a podcast called A Third Way exploring the tension of following Jesus and the church's invitation to pace culture. She recently served as chair of the board for a global peace-making organization, and is wrapping up thesis writing for a Master of Arts in New Testament from Northern Seminary.

This is Part 1 of a conversation with Keri Ladouceur, a pastor in Naperville, Illinois and founder and lead coach at New Ground Network. The conversation Anthony had with Keri touched on so many important points and is therefore split into two episodes. In this first episode they speak about what it means to establish goodness cultures that truly mean that what we are multiplying is the the culture of the Kingdom.  In this first part of the conversation, Anthony and Keri also speak about abuses of power, the need for persuasive arguments for people but equally the need to create safe spaces for people to wrestle with their faith and contend with their own questions and meet with the Holy Spirit as they enter and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for Part 2 of this conversation also coming next week where they dig deeper into these points and much more. Keri will be speaking at LAUNCH RE:PLANT in Wigan on October 3rd and 4th this year. Don't miss out on this event it will be BRILLIANT! Book in for you and your team today at discounted rates at launchcatalyst.org   More About Keri -  Keri Ladouceur serves a pastor in Naperville, Illinois and is founder and lead coach at New Ground Network. As a coach, Keri partners with pastors and denominational leaders, co-conspiring with them to seize their unique vision, develop their team's capacity, and mobilize people for mission. Her coaching was shaped as a former marketplace executive and senior leader at Willow Creek. She has more than sixteen years experience coaching pastors, non-profit, and marketplace leaders. The thrill of launching more than 90 missional communities and having a front row seat to the missional engagement of 100s of churches is exhilarating to her. She is an associate with the exponential team- teaching at conferences and creating leadership resources- most recently her book "Together as a Team". Her newest project is a podcast called A Third Way exploring the tension of following Jesus and the church's invitation to pace culture. She recently served as chair of the board for a global peace-making organization, and is wrapping up thesis writing for a Master of Arts in New Testament from Northern Seminary.

James Ray is the UK leader of XCC, the 'Xtreme Character Challenge' which takes men on mind, body, soul adventures. Anthony and around 30 men from Ivy Church went to Scotland on one of these 72 hour events in Scotland. Anthony says in this episode that the XCC was the most significant spiritual experience he has had personally in the last 20 years of ministry, a sentiment echoed by all of the Ivy men that went and thousands of others that have taken part over the years.  Listen to this conversation to hear about an event that has been radically significant for Anthony and for incredible stories and lessons about what it means to be a man, new ways to think about mens ministry and the benefit of embracing discomfort and finding radical community with others. XCC was one way that some guys at Ivy Church in Manchester helped go deeper in community, as James says - its an option! Why not check it out! There is also an event for women, Arise, that follows a similar outline (though I - Joel - have only been on an XCC so don't know details!) which you can check out here.

This conversation touches on much of what we'll be diving into at LAUNCH RE:PLANT in October. Steve Uppal (All Nations Movement) will be one of the speakers joining us there and we're excited to be able to share this conversation with Anthony with you today.  This episode dives into the struggles leaders face when they're truly pioneering new things, the importance and opportunities present when we do so and ways of coping with those struggles in the right ways, devoting more time to prayer and friendships and relationships.  There is a lot in this conversation and we're excited to hear more from him at LAUNCH later this year. You can get an extra 10% discount for that event when you use the code 'FUTURECHURCH' at checkout. Head to launchcatalyst.org to secure tickets for you and your team.

Tim Nelson is the CEO of Hope For Justice and joins Anthony to speak about their mission of Ending Slavery and Changing Lives. Tim delves into the depth and scale of the problem and will help open your eyes to it before discussing with Anthony how important it is to start small in communities, ways to build bridges into communities and how Churches can be 'relevant' by meeting needs. Tim also lets Anthony know why he collects Ginger Beer bottles.  Listen and subscribe for conversations like this every month. ----------------------------------------------------- Be sure to book your place at LAUNCH RE:PLANT on the 3rd and 4th of October at 'The Edge' in Wigan - https://www.launchcatalyst.org/

Professor Andrew Sherry is Chair of Materials and Structures at the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Manchester and was formerly the Chief Scientist at the National Nuclear Laboratory. He has also launched the 'Becoming Me' programme and runs the 'Are We Nearly There Yet' podcast (see @awnty), both of which aim to help people embrace who they are, flourish at what they do and thrive in making a difference. Andrew was also the Head Elder at Ivy Church when Anthony Delaney started at the Church and has been a good friend for many years.  This conversation covers many topics and centres around Andrew's work helping people through the new Becoming Me programme, what he's learnt from the process and how those lessons can be applied to the church. Andrew has had much success in academia and has significant influence but has always remained committed to the church and seeing it flourish and we're glad to share this conversation with you. This conversation also touches on nuclear reactors and cigar-box guitars. 

How do we plant churches that are worth reproducing? Josh in this conversation describes the vehicles that we have used, which have too often been unsuited for the journeys we have wanted to go on. Instead, he encourages us to avoid rebuilding systems out of comfort if they weren't meeting the aims of a true kingdom cultured church and reproducing sold-out disciples? Many people in churches are asking 'is there more to the Christian life than this?' and the answer is yes! Jesus sets a high standard for discipleship, higher than we often do - and he calls it a good deal! Hear from Josh and Anthony in this episode a variety of challenging calls and encouraging stories. If you're listening it's because you're passionate about Jesus, the church and reaching new people in new ways, this conversation will remind you of the high call for discipleship and start a series of conversations that will begin to investigate what it looks like to make disciples that make disciples and plant churches with healthy kingdom cultures that are worth reproducing.

Professor Andrew Sherry is Chair of Materials and Structures at the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Manchester and was formerly the Chief Scientist at the National Nuclear Laboratory. He has also launched the 'Becoming Me' programme and runs the 'Are We Nearly There Yet' podcast (see @awnty), both of which aim to help people embrace who they are, flourish at what they do and thrive in making a difference. Andrew was also the Head Elder at Ivy Church when Anthony Delaney started at the Church and has been a good friend for many years.  This conversation covers many topics and centres around Andrew's work helping people through the new Becoming Me programme, what he's learnt from the process and how those lessons can be applied to the church. Andrew has had much success in academia and has significant influence but has always remained committed to the church and seeing it flourish and we're glad to share this conversation with you. This conversation also touches on nuclear reactors and cigar-box guitars. 

How do we plant churches that are worth reproducing? Josh in this conversation describes the vehicles that we have used, which have too often been unsuited for the journeys we have wanted to go on. Instead, he encourages us to avoid rebuilding systems out of comfort if they weren't meeting the aims of a true kingdom cultured church and reproducing sold-out disciples? Many people in churches are asking 'is there more to the Christian life than this?' and the answer is yes! Jesus sets a high standard for discipleship, higher than we often do - and he calls it a good deal! Hear from Josh and Anthony in this episode a variety of challenging calls and encouraging stories. If you're listening it's because you're passionate about Jesus, the church and reaching new people in new ways, this conversation will remind you of the high call for discipleship and start a series of conversations that will begin to investigate what it looks like to make disciples that make disciples and plant churches with healthy kingdom cultures that are worth reproducing.

Here Anthony speaks with Emma Stark from Glasgow Prophetic Centre. Emma has a prophetic gift to the nations and strong insight that is incredibly valuable for anyone involved in Church.   Anthony starts by mentioning how friendship and connection with Emma and GPC has been such a help to his leadership in the last couple of years before going into conversation on what we mean by the prophetic ministry, some of Emma's background before moving into a wide-ranging conversation touching on the role of APEST in the Church, taking risks and an overall call to leaders to become amateurs in the new rather than experts in the old.    Emma is a powerful communicator and will challenge you but we know that as you listen that you'll also come away inspired and encouraged to chase the mission and the call that God has for you.   Emma and Glasgow Prophetic Centre also have a brilliant online presence and you can follow them at these links -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glasgowpropheticcentre YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/propheticscots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmafaithstark

Here Anthony speaks with Dr. James Emery White, Senior Pastor and Founder of Mecklenburgh Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina; president of Serious Time, Inc., which is host to the ChurchandCulture.org website. He is also ranked adjunct professor of theology and culture at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is the author of more than twenty books that have been translated into ten languages. Some of his books include;    This conversation has so much practical wisdom, diving into the history of the church and the christian faith and where we find ourselves at this point, as well as a lot of discussion and ideas around the importance of this moment in terms of leaning into the digital revolution as churches. Dr. White also reminds us that God has entrusted us with this time, with a call not to waste this crisis but to allow it to shake us, change us and transform our churches and ministries the way He wants. We know you'll be encouraged and inspired after listening to this conversation with Dr. James Emery White.   You can follow him at the following links Overview - https://linktr.ee/jamesemerywhite Church & Culture - https://www.churchandculture.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesEmeryWhite Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamesemerywhite/

Josh - "Jesus wasn't saying build your life on me and not on other things. His only example that He used was that the wise man was him who heard the word and put it into practice. And the foolish man was the guy who heard and did nothing. So they both heard, but only one of them actually put it into practice. So a lot of times unintentionally in education or even in the church, we design it in such a way that we create foolish builders rather than wise builders. We let them hear the word and never expect them to do anything with it".   Here Anthony speaks with Josh Howard from CICM, Central India Christian Mission, which before Covid-19 was seeing +/- 600,000 people in 3,300 CICM churches across India. But the story is even greater than that.   Within this, Josh heads up Ignite, a ministry that trains and equips their church planters, to go to places no one has been with the gospel and reach individuals in one of the most unreached parts of the world.   Realising that addition would not accomplish the mission, they set out on a journey to multiplication of leaders and churches. Since making the shift to a multiplication mindset 6 years ago, they've planted about 4,000 new house churches started. Even more incredibly, in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, they've planted 675 churches.   This is not a conversation to miss and one to share with other leaders and your teams to be encouraged by and to help shift your thinking to multiplication and to help you develop passionate and active disciples in your community.  

Ness Wilson [https://pioneer.org.uk/] and [https://www.openheaven.org/] joins Anthony in this episode for a conversation where they look at some of her story and background and what God is doing in the church today.    Much of this conversation relies on a life verse for Ness, 2 Timothy 4:5 - "but you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry". This is arguably not the kind of verse one may ask for but Ness shares powerfully about how it has informed her life and ministry and has helped her navigate some really tough times.   You'll hear also a lot of guidance and some brilliant ideas from Ness about what the church ought to be focussed on in this time and looking forward to. We know you will be encouraged and spurred on by this conversation.   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference. For the transcript of this conversation, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast   You can find Ness and the teams she's part of on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nesswilson https://www.facebook.com/PioneerNetwork

In this conversation Anthony speaks with Rich Robinson, director at 5Q Collective https://5qcentralcom/ and Founder of Catalyse Change https://catalysechange.org/ about his background and what motivates him, what would make a great question and what we should be asking each other at this time.   They also look at the APEST framework, consider their own profiles and what the framework is and what it isn't.   BONUS: Both Rich and Anthony prefer large mugs to small china mugs - is this an APEST issue?   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference. For the transcript of this conversation, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast   You can find Rich and the teams he's part of on Twitter at https://twitter.com/richjcrobbo https://twitter.com/catalyse_change https://twitter.com/5QCollective_

Danielle has spoken at LAUNCH every year since it began and a conversation with her is always powerful and transformational, this conversation is no different.    So much of Danielle's latest message is so important for the Future Church so we look at Better Together and a number of other points that are vital to be addressed as we move into the new things God has for us.   Danielle has founded and leads a number of movements around the world including Infinitum, Brave Global, Women's Speaker Collective and Amplify Peace. A real force for social justice and a provocative and encouraging voice, this conversation with Danielle is definitely one not to miss.   We've recently also released Danielle's talk at LAUNCH last year that was a huge encouragement to so many then and has been an image and story that has continued to serve people through these last months too.   You can find that talk here on YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH_FaZhZ0IE   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference.   For the transcript of this conversation, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast   You can find Danielle's latest book ‘Better Together: How Women and Men Can Heal The Divide And Work Together To Transform The Future‘ by https://www.daniellestrickland.com/better-together   Danielle's other books can be found on Amazon at -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danielle-Strickland/e/B00699MY3M%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   You can also follow her on her socials at Twitter -  https://twitter.com/djstrickland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/DanielleJStrickland Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/daniellejstrickland/?hl=en

Here Anthony interviews William Vanderbloemen, founder and director of the Vanderbloemen Search Group, combining over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of executive search to provide faith-based organisations with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church and theology with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.    He has a wealth of experiences in ministry, HR Management in a Fortune 200 company and more, which gives him a really unique perspective. As ever, William is able to succinctly and powerfully communicate immensely practical and insightful points for anyone in leadership, especially at this time.   In this podcast you'll hear about the importance of flexibility, what William calls the 'hyper-contextualization of ministry' and the balance of agility and stability in leadership and hiring in this new season and much more. Have a listen and be sure to subscribe as there are more great conversations planned. If you enjoy this conversation, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference. For more resources, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast   You can find a wealth of fantastic resources from William and the team over at https://www.vanderbloemen.com/resources - do check it out!

Alan Hirsch is a the founding director of Forge and 100Movements and author of several brilliant books including '5Q', 'The Forgotten Ways' and more recently 'Reframation'. Alan mentions early here the importance of having 'soft eyes', ready to see things in a new light and in a new way. This speaks closely into the ideas undergirding 'Reframation', which is a vital message for today. This conversation will help you to view current events and the future in a new way. Ever hopeful, playful and wise, Alan Hirsch speaks with prophetic insight into today and apostolic vision for the future. Listen and be encouraged.   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider [link] leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference. For the transcript of this conversation, please visit anthonydelaney.com/podcast