Christ, character and community: key leadership topics under discussion by Bishop Ken Clarke of the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in Ireland.

As bishop for the whole of Cumbria, James Newcome sees a special significance in his shepherd’s staff of office. In this podcast he offers trenchant views on the importance of developing lifelong disciples.

Pondering the importance of the leader’s ‘spiritual fitness’, Dr Graham Tomlin challenges a ‘quick fix’ approach to healthy holiness and urges a lifelong commitment to the spiritual gym.

Tracy Cotterell, chief operating officer of the LICC, speaks about her a radical vision for resourcing people for discipleship on life’s mission ‘frontline’: home, workplace, neighbourhood.

With a diocesan strategy titled ‘Releasing the Energy’, Bishop of Bristol Mike Hill couldn’t be more intentional about placing leadership development at the heart of his agenda for change.

Leadership Focus: Bishop Pete Broadbent discusses the role and relevance of teams in church life.

Leadership Focus: Bishop Stephen Cottrell shares profound, provocative and practical thoughts on this foundational leadership topic.

Leadership Focus: Spirit, scripture, servanthood. Bishop Graham Cray and Rosie Ward of CPAS discuss the core issues of Christian leadership flagged up in Graham’s upcoming Grove Book.