In this episode, we sit down with Linda Allcock and Simon Pedley to discuss the vital role of training in church planting. We delve into Co-Mission's efforts, the significance of training future leaders, and the various pathways for ministry training. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of retaining talent, the importance of real diversity and including both men and women in ministry roles, and the value of lifelong learning. 

Links referenced in the Episode 

9:38 Report (link on the page linked)

Booklet on Training Pastor Teachers

Partners Programme and Partners Evening Signup

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

Today's episode is all about partnership. Co-Mission and The Advance Initiative have started in a strategic partnership to reach South Asians in London. The Advance Initiative exists to catalyse South Asians to become a global missional force, and we're excited about what God will do through this new partnership to see more churches planted and equipped to reach South Asians in London, especially those planted by and for South Asians. We pray God will use it powerfully to grow his kingdom!

You can find out more about the Advance Initiative at: www.advanceinitiative.com

Also, as mentioned at the end of the episode, we're starting a new initiative called the partners programme. It's a way for everyone to get involved in church planting in real, tangible ways through Praying, Giving, and Going. Join us for our first Partners' Evening on November 20th to hear about all God is doing, pray and worship together, and find out how you can get involved!

Go to www.Co-Mission.org/Partners for more information and to book. 

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. Today, we've got Linda Allcock from the Globe Church and Pete Snow from St. Paul's Harringay asking the question, "Have you considered Christian leadership?

If you're a Christian, whatever your age, stage or gender, have you considered what it would look like to step up to leadership in your local church? This seminar will explore what Christian leadership is, the many and varied forms it can take, potential opportunities and next steps.

Here's a link to find out about gospel training programs if you're interested bit.ly/3FSDQOn 

Linda Allcock works alongside her husband, Jonty, at The Globe Church, London and teaches theology in a number of different settings. She is the author of Deeper Still: Finding Clear Minds and Full Hearts through Biblical Meditation, and the Head, Heart, Hands Bible notes.

Pete is pastor of St Paul's Harringay in North London. He is also a husband, dad and foster carer, as well as a trustee of 9:38, a charity seeking to raise up gospel workers. He loves Liverpool football club, collecting house plants and training people in ministry.

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This episode is the youth seminar entitled "Identity" from Jonty Allcock, pastor at The Globe Church

Confident, insecure, fearful, pressure, pretending, shame,.. a swirling concoction of emotions that feed into our fragile sense of self worth and identity. It might sound weird, but a proper grasp of justification will really help us rise above the storm and root our identity deeply in Christ. We will be talking mostly about that. It will be fun. And possibly life-changing.

Jonty is the pastor of The Globe Church, helps to lead at a Contagious Youth Conference and was once a teenager. He doesn’t claim to have all the answers but is increasingly convinced that Jesus is spectacular and the gospel transforms us. He also supports Southampton so at very least you could feel sorry for him.

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This one is from Dave Lee and Clare Lucas on “How Can We Be Cheerful Givers”

We are overjoyed and still praising the Lord for his goodness and the generosity of so many. People in gospel partnership seeking to play their part as we sought to raise £48,000 to train the next generation of pastor teachers , sending 3 pastors to train in Co-Mission churches.  PRAISE GOD at the time of this podcast, with gift aid, £182,109.55 was raised which will all be going to training more pastors and supporting ministry trainees placements into churches across the network for years to come.

Dave serves as the senior pastor of The Boathouse Church in Putney. He's married to Catrin and they have three daughters. To relax, they love paddling on the Thames, getting out and about to explore London, and sharing meals with friends.

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. What can we do with Christians we disagree with? Ed Kendall, vicar of St. Michael's Fulwell, helps us work that out on this one.

What happens when Christians and churches disagree? How should we handle it? When can we agree to disagree and so work together? When do we need to draw a line? This seminar seeks to help us, both as churches and individuals, to navigate the complexities of differing convictions with a concern for truth, grace and gospel unity.

Ed Kendall is the vicar of St Michael’s Fulwell in Teddington. Planted into a derelict building in 2015, the church has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Ed is married to Sally and they have three children, Harry, Bella and Theo.

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This one is from Ezra Campbell and Tom Dowding from the Bridge Battersea. Is EDI going to save the day? Or should we just preach the word and ignore all that woke nonsense? Or … maybe the gospel can inform us. Join us as we explore how Jesus and his saving message should shape us individually, and our churches, into beautifully diverse communities. 

Ezra has been a Christian for just under 30 years. He lives on an estate in Battersea with his wife, Funmi, and their son, and serves as the Rise pastor of The Bridge Battersea. He is passionate about reaching the least reached with the gospel.

Tom is married to Sarah, and is dad to Abbie and Jack. He is pastor at the Bridge Battersea and involved in the revitalisation at Shaftesbury Christian Centre.

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected] 

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This one is called How Can We Reach the City with the Gospel? We’re hearing from Denesh Divyanathan again, pastor of The Crossing Church in Singapore, continuing on from his main session talks but now diving more into the practicalities of sharing. 

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This is the start of three talks from our guest speaker Denesh Divyanathan, pastor at The Crossing Church in Singapore. This one is on Romans 4: 1-8 and focuses on the critical distinction of how righteousness comes through faith, not works.

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]

This is the Co-Mission summer series covering the talks and seminars from REVIVE, our annual festival. This is the start of three talks from our guest speaker Denesh Divyanathan, pastor at The Crossing Church in Singapore. This one is on Romans 3:21-31 and is all about God’s righteous rescue of us. 

Co-Mission exists to plant churches to reach London for Christ.

We're passionate about church planting in London because we are convinced it's one of the most effective ways to reach new areas of the city, bringing the gospel to people from every nation, tribe, and tongue in those areas.

For more information, visit us at www.co-mission.org or email us at [email protected]