Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, our conversation is with Pastor Derek Smith. 

Derek, along with his wife Georgina, is the Senior Leader of Kings Church Bolton. He is also part of the National Leadership Team of the Assemblies of God GB.

What makes for a healthy church? It was a fascinating conversation and Derek was his usual down-to-earth self with his answers.

Some of the topics we talked about included:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, our conversation is with Dave Burke. 

Dave has over 40 years of Christian ministry experience, including the planting of a Church in the City of Sunderland.

Our conversation is focused on Church leaders and their mental health. Dave took a Sabbatical with the specific purpose of studying the whole world of mental health.

We talked about what sparked is interest in this topic and then went on to discuss:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, our conversation is with Stu Innes, Pastor of Valley Church Scotland.

After 5 years helping to build a church in Leeds, Stu and his wife Jenn have recently returned to Scotland to pioneer Valley Church, which is based in Central Scotland

We talked about Church planting and how to reset the vision:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, we conclude our series on The Leadership Community Podcast, with conversations focused on Leading the Next Generation

Today's conversation features our co-hosts, with Jonny speaking with Julian about his involvement with young people and his work in raising future leaders.

Julian is currently the Director of North East Youth for Christ, working with Churches and youth leaders in the Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland region. North East YFC host large youth events and also brings youth leaders together to work collaboratively in engaging young people with the gospel.

Julian is also passionate about raising the next generation of leaders, and the conversation primarily focuses on this topic.

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our series on The Leadership Community Podcast, with conversations focused on Leading the Next Generation

Today's conversation is with Andy Hawthorne OBE, the Global CEO of The Message Trust.

For over 30 years, The Message Trust has led the way in mission work across diverse communities, prisons and schools worldwide. Andy remains passionate and dedicated to reaching the emerging generation with the life-changing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We talked about several things:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our series on The Leadership Community Podcast, with conversations focused on Leading the Next Generation

Today's conversation is with Dan Blythe, the Global Youth Director for Alpha, who works alongside young people and Youth leaders to inspire, innovate, and support the mission of Alpha to reach young people with the gospel around the world.

We talked about several things:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our series on The Leadership Community Podcast, with conversations focused on Leading the Next Generation

Today's conversation is with Neil O'Boyle, the National Director of Youth for Christ in the UK. 

He has a wealth of experience in visionary leadership and team building, innovation and communication, as well as knowledge and understanding of missiology, culture and evangelism.

We talked about several things:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In this episode, we begin a new series on The Leadership Community Podcast, with conversations focused on Leading the Next Generation

Today's conversation is with Michael McGlynn, who alongside his wife Amy, is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Liverpool.

He is passionate about seeing the Church grow in their City and excited about what the future holds. Has also recently launched a new youth movement called Wholeheart, a collaborative effort to engage young people more meaningfully with the gospel.

We talked about several things:

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In today's episode, you are listening to the conversation we had with Dr John Andrews about the need for theological training in leadership development. 

John has been in full-time Church leadership since 1987. Though called to the UK, he has ministered all over the world. He is a leader, teacher, and author of 15 books. He has a passion for equipping and inspiring leaders and empowering followers of Jesus to live effective lives and serve.

We chatted about a variety of topics:

• Theological thinking

• Definition of biblical leadership

• Title over gifting

• Leadership and shepherding

• Hermeneutical training for leaders

• The dangers of not training leaders theologically

We know you will find this conversation helpful and that the takeaways will contribute positively to your leadership journey.

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Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.

In today's episode, you are listening to the conversation we had with Ian Galloway about the lessons he has learned from over 30 years of ministry and leadership.

Ian encountered Jesus and received a calling to ministry. Together with his wife Heather, he and some friends planted a church in Tyneside. This church, which became known as City Church in Newcastle, flourished in both size and influence during his 33-year leadership. Today, Ian serves as the Dean of Free Church Formation at Cranmer Hall in Durham.

We chatted about a variety of topics:

• The best leaders are reflective leaders

• His reflective practice

• Starting a Church

• His transition out of leading City Church

• Developing leaders

• How he has stayed healthy

We know you will find this conversation helpful and that the takeaways will contribute positively to your leadership journey.

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