The Leadership Community Podcast

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Hannah Williamson. For nearly two decades, Hannah has served in the local church in various roles, including as a youth pastor and then as executive pastor.   Hannah has a particular heart for seeing young leaders developed and equipped to live out their influence in both the world around them and the local church.   Hannah lives in East London and is the Young Lions lead for Assemblies of God GB.   For the last 18 months, she has also been on the journey of planting Echo Church, and you can find out more about this at Echo Church   We talked about developing leadership within young people:  How do you spot potential What's the most effective way to develop young leaders How can church leaders be better at this Why do we struggle to empower younger leaders   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Pastor Jo Read. She is the Senior Pastor of Generations Church in Louth, Lincolnshire, a vibrant community known for its heart for worship and intergenerational ministry.   Beyond her local leadership, Jo plays a pivotal role in the national landscape as a Zone Leader for the Assemblies of God (AOG) GB, where she oversees and supports church leaders across Central East England.   Whether she is leading worship, hosting the Empower Worship Conference, or casting vision for regional growth, Jo brings a wealth of wisdom on what it means to lead with longevity and purpose.   We talked about: Leading a multi-site church Becoming a Church-planting Church What planting a Church looks like for them The biggest surprise in the multisite journey Identifying, training and releasing new leaders We know this conversation will help you in your context, whether or not you are considering planting another Church location. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Joel Bagnall, who is back on the Podcast. Joel is an Australian living in Denmark with his wife and family. He has a heart to serve local churches in next-generation ministry and is currently the Youth Pastor at KBH Frikirke in Copenhagen, and he also leads Acts Generations, Denmark. At the end of his previous conversation, his answer to the one big question that needed more attention was leaders and vulnerability, so it was great to invite him back to help us talk about it and give it some attention. Joel is honest, open and vulnerable in his answers. We talked about: How much of his burnout was due to a lack of vulnerability How admitting I am weak is failing as a leader His definition of vulnerability How being more vulnerable impacts his leadership and the team he leads How to have awkward confrontational conversations with those you lead Not pitting confidence and vulnerability agaonst each other   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to James Shepherd, Lead Pastor of City Church in Newcastle, UK. The transition story of City Church was part of a previous Podcast episode with Ian Galloway, and we continue this with James, as he shares part of his experience of that transition journey. We talked about: His journey into the senior leadership role Vision formation & the process before presenting it to the Church How to honour the past while looking to the future Prioritising the right things at the right time What he is excited about at the moment for the Church Check out City Church here   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review as well.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to Chris Denham, Pastor of C3 Life in Leeds, UK. We get Chris talking about his 30 years of leadership, from starting as a University Ministry Leader to the role he now has as the Senior Pastor of C3 Life. These conversations are always full of lived-out wisdom, helpful for any leader in whatever context we might find ourselves in.   We talked about: How he has changed as a leader over the past 30 years What he would tell his younger self How the Law of the Lid is still impacting him today Navigating leadership challenges Leading a multi-site Church Check out C3 Life here Follow Chris here Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review as well.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to Phil Knox, Evangelism and Missiology Senior Specialist at The Evangelical Alliance. We talk with Phil about each of the Missional Trends for 2026, which are drawn from the latest research, listening to EA members and observing the missional landscape. You can read the report here https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026 We talk through each trend, allowing Phil to share stories and help us as leaders in our own context know how to make the most of the moment we find ourselves in. Check out the Trends below: Look out for the spiritually open: 2026 will be the most spiritually open year in living memory.  Look out for the unexplained: 2026 will see spiritual experiences, dreams and unexplained events drawing thousands to church.  Look out for the gospel opportunities: 2026 will see the church needing to better join the dots between compassion ministry and faith sharing. Look out for booming Bible engagement: 2026 will see Bible sales continue to soar, with seekers turning up to church having done their theological research.  Look out for discipleship questions and challenges: 2026 will see more people come to faith through new pathways, so good answers about what’s next in their discipleship journey will be essential.    You can follow Phil on Instagram @mrphilknox Check out the work of The Evangelical Alliance He is also an author ~ Good News People ~ get your copy here   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review as well.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to Stu Otten about Leading Through Trauma.   Stu shares his story of how he was brought up in a Christian home, bullied at school, and through circumstances that he explains, got into criminality, violent and aggressive criminal activity   Yet through it all, he held onto some kind of belief in God, and it was anger at a sign for a church on the side of a hotel that led to a Holy Spirit God encounter, which turned his life around completely.   Stu has 3 decades of experience as a senior leader in social work, Churches, pastoral care, criminal justice, and the charitable sector. He is passionate about sharing his own lived experience of change from criminality as a young man, now focused on supporting others, and using his expertise to train and consult with leaders.   Stu is an author; his book The Switch is based on his past, while working within the British criminal world. You can read as the hero battles through, fighting to literally survive and keep his integrity while living in a world of violence and drugs. Go to sjotten.com for more details or to connect with Stu directly.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review as well.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to Pastor Jamie Daniels about 'Bi-Vocational Ministry'. Jamie is the Pastor of County Durham CLC and also the Director of the Growing Leaders programme at Cranmer Hall, Durham University. Having two jobs doesn't make Jamie unique from a ministry perspective, but it was helpful to discuss what it is like to lead in this way. Jamie shares his leadership story before we get into talking about: The benefits of being a bi-vocational leader Leading others well Navigating the tension of multiple roles What success looks like for him as a leader   You may also be a bi-vocational leader. We would love to hear from you. Let us know what you think about this conversation, and what thoughts you might add to the ones that Jamie brings.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review as well.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we talk to Pastor Dave Brackenridge about what it looks like to 'Be a Successful Leader'. Dave is the Pastor of Home Church, Scotland, and also the Director of British Youth for Christ. During our conversation, we focus on: Dave's story and what being a leader has cost him personally The importance of culture over vision The challenge of leading locally and nationally Whether we are facing a leadership crisis We cannot guarantee that you will agree with everything Dave shares, but we guarantee you will be inspired and challenged by it.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we welcome back Ps Paul Benger for a conversation as part of our 'How To Series'. Jonny talks to Paul about How To Activate The Gifts of the Spirit in the Local Church. We believe this is a much-needed conversation, as God has given each of us gifts for use within the church and in everyday life. Enjoy listening to Paul as he talks through his thoughts on this topic. You can also buy his new book, 'Empowered: Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts' ~ available on Amazon or wherever you buy your books.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian continue the How To Series with a conversation on How To Have An Effective Sunday Service. They unpack 4 principles: Excellence Through Consistency Everything Communicates Design Sunday Services for God, Christians and Guests (In That Order) Small Changes, Big Impact   Listen as they explain what these principles mean and share comments, ideas, and thoughts from their own experiences on how they impact them every Sunday. You can follow Jonny & Julian on Instagram @julianclark__  @jonathandclarke   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we are in conversation with Rachel Mawston and continue our How to Series as we talk about being a Spirit-led leader.   Rachel is a speaker, author, leader and coach. She is passionate about helping women find their voice. Find out more by following her on Instagram @rachelmawston   We talked about what a Holy Spirit-led leader looks like, and what she does each day to be that kind of leader. Rachel gives lots of practical advice to help us lead this way, including the idea of monitoring the health of what she and her husband Steve call their RPMs ~ the Relational, Physical and Spiritual aspects of life.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we are in conversation with Gavin Calver, CEO of The Evangelical Alliance, who has been in this role for 6 years.   The Evangelical Alliance is made up of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. You can find out more about them at eauk.org   Gavin worked for Youth for Christ for 14 years and was the National Director of YFC for 7 years before joining the Evangelical Alliance team.   Our conversation was focused on ‘How to Reach the UK’, and is part of our new How to series.   You will hear Gavin talk about how 2025 felt like things had changed; instead of other years, which had been difficult, 2025 felt like he had the wind at his back. There is an awakening, and incredible stories are being told of people coming to Christ who never thought they would come to Christ.   We talked more about this and how churches can position themselves to make the most of the moment we find ourselves in. You are going to love this conversation.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we are in conversation with Jason Mayhall, Pastor of Bethany Church, a Church of about 350 people, in the North East of England.   Jason is an American leading a British Church, which led to a great conversation about what that is like. As well as hearing how Jason ended upo in the UK, we talked about: The biggest cultural differences in leading churches in the USA and the UK How he has changed as a leader What he did to help people buy-in to him as their new leader   This conversation gives some different insights into the challenges of leadership and how to respond to them. We know you will enjoy it and be challenged by it too.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we are in conversation with Joe Lowther, CEO of Kick, a Christian organisation committed to transforming young people’s lives, with God’s love, through sport and support.    We talked with Joe about what it means to lead an organisation well. It's a great conversation as we hear more about Joe's own journey as a leader and then about how he has brought all of this learning into his role at Kick. We talked about: His primary tasks and disciplines Building the right culture Leadership development   We love that we get to have these conversations with leaders, and know you will learn something new from today's guest .   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian continue the leadership goals series by talking about leading yourself well. Jonny asks Julian some questions about the thought he shares, that leading yourself well makes you a leader worth following.    Listen as Jonny & Julian discuss the following aspects of leading yourself well: Why leading yourself well matters Goals to set to make us a leader worth following Be a follower first Leading from your values The importance of greater self-awareness And much more This is a great conversation which can help you in setting the right kind of leadership goals for the coming year.   Follow Julian on Instagram Check out his website The 19 Project & his new Course 'Design Your Tomorrow'   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Martin Storey, who, alongside his wife Esther, is the Senior Pastor of CLM, a vibrant, multi-national, Pentecostal church in Coventry, UK.   This conversation is part of our series focused on Leadership Goals and the conversation with Martin was focused on being a praying leader. We talked about: Why prayer is essential for a Christian leader How leading with prayer changes the way you lead How to make room for prayer The rhythm of prayer   This was a truly engaging conversation, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian continue the leadership goals series by talking about being a visionary leader. Effective vision goes beyond having a clear picture. Listen as Jonny & Julian discuss 3 principles of vision which can help a church leader: A vision must capture the leader Understanding the difference between mission and vision Vision demands present action This is a great, practical conversation which can help you in setting the right kind of visionary leadership goals for the coming year.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Dave Wade, Senior Pastor of Bridge Church, Lincoln, UK. He has led there since 2005. Dave is also a lecturer at Mission Dei, The Assemblies of God Bible College, and serves in the leadership development area of AoG GB. Dave is married to Sian. They have 3 children and are also registered foster carers. This conversation is the first in a series focused on Leadership Goals. This time of year is often the time we reflect on what has been and look ahead to the next 12 months.  Our first conversation in this series is on being a growing leader, and we talked with Dave about the following: Why this particular goal is important for every leader How does he focus on his personal growth The areas he looks to grow in Why does he think some people don't look to keep growing as a leader How growing as a leader has helped him And much more We really enjoyed this conversation, and we hope you will too. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Henry George, who is the Ministry Team Leader at Icthus Christian Fellowship. He has served in several Ichthus roles – leading congregations, overseeing worship, and heading up live-streaming and church planting in Bangkok. It was a great conversation focused on generational leadership: What is meant by the term generational leadership Why is it so important How to effectively lead generationally  What a truly generational church should look like   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian are reflecting on one year of the Leadership Community Podcast and talking about on of the most popular episodes to date. They are talking about the conversation they had with Matt Hatch in Ep3, Building a Discipleship Culture back in November 2024. Which episode has been your favourite so far? Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian are reflecting on one year of the Leadership Community Podcast and talking about one of the most popular episodes to date. They are talking about the conversation they had with Dave Belfield in Ep28, part of the Leadership Transition series back in May 2025. Which episode has been your favourite so far? Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, our co-hosts Jonny & Julian are reflecting on one year of the Leadership Community Podcast and talking about the most popular episode to date. They are talking about the conversation they had with Dan Blythe in Ep33, part of the Leading the Next Gen series back in June 2025. Which episode has been your favourite so far? Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Phil Hubbard, the Lead Pastor of C3 Church London Originally from Sydney, Australia, Phil & his wife have called London home for the past 11 years. They are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, loving community centred on faith, hope, and genuine connection. Some of the topics we talked about: Their journey from Sydney to London The vision of the church How his understanding of the church community has evolved The weekly rhythms of C3 Church Equipping leaders to build the community   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ 

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Nick Fletcher. Nick served as the first Conservative MP for Don Valley (2019-2024). A practicing Christian, Nick lives in South Yorkshire with his wife and their children. His Christian faith is central to both his personal and political life. Our conversation focused on how his faith shapes his life in politics. We talked about... • Getting interested in politics  • How his faith shapes his political career • Disagreeing in an agreeable way • How church leaders can support their local politician   This is different to our usual conversations, but we hope it will help you to think about something which is not talked about often.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe & leave a review too.   And why not come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Tebo Mpanza about branding and how we can do it better as leaders in the local church. Tebo is the Client Director at Unfound Studio, where he helps brands find their edge. He has been part of Church leadership teams, led a Church in Birmingham, UK, headed up Leadership Development at Gas Street Church, as well as preaching and leading worship too.   We talked about... • His journey into branding  • How his faith shapes how he works • A definition for what branding is • Communicating our story in a better way And so much more. Our hope, as always, is that this conversation will help you in your context, giving you some practical ideas to think more about with your team.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe & leave a review too.   And why not come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with Simon Jarvis about building leaders, a great follow-on from last week's conversation with Paul Benger. Simon is the Pastor of One Church in Gloucester, UK. He is also on the National Leadership Team for the Assemblies of God GB, where he is the Leadership Development Director.  He has developed a strategy for raising and developing leaders, so we know this episode will help you do the same in your context. We talked about... • How to form a leadership development strategy • The inconvenience of developing leaders • What to look for in a potential leader • His strategy for leadership development And so much more.   Jonny says this is his favourite episode to date, and we would love to know if you agree. It is a conversation with a lot of practical takeaways for you as you look to get handle on developing leaders right where you are.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe & leave a review too.   And why not come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In today's episode, we have a conversation with our first returning guest. Paul Benger is the Lead Pastor of Ikon Church, a multi-site Church and the leader of Groundlevel Network, a movement of 80+ churches.    Our conversation was focused on building leader and gleaning from his decades of experience with this important aspect of being a leader We talked about... • Why building leaders is essential  • The opportunities building leaders can create • The risks of not developing leaders • The barriers that stop churches from building leaders • How to release others to lead • Leadership vs Discipleship   We also gave Paul a chance to talk about his new book called 'Empowered' which is about discovering and developing your spiritual gifts'.   We hope you find this conversation helpful and that the takeaways will contribute positively to your leadership journey.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe & leave a review too.   And why not come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to the conversation we had with Chad Brooks. Chad is an author and writes a lot about church health and productivity. He is an ordained United Methodist Church Elder and a bi-vocational Pastor. He understands the challenges of ministry having been in ministry for many years. His heart is to equip church leaders with tools to transform busyness into meaningful community impact. You can find out more about him on social media, search for @productivepastor or @revchadbrooks   Our conversation focused on the topic of being a productive leader and a productive church. Some of the topics we talked about included: His journey into the topic of productivity The productivity habits he has The mindset of a productive leader Reasons leaders don't follow through on intentions Productivity patterns that can help a church be healthy The need for a communications role We hope this conversation helps you to reflect on your own productivity, enabling you to lead better in your context.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Jo Cox. Jo is a bible-based productivity expert, helping Christians design their days that are both personally fulfilling and honouring to God.   Some of the topics we talked about included: Why productivity matters Discovering your why Main obstacles to being productive Coaching someone on this topic Biggest struggles to be productive How she plans her week This is another practical conversation, which will help you lead better in your context.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Joy Blundell. Joy is a Life and Leadership Coach who helps people unlock their potential and create change. She is a leader, pastor, and speaker who has pioneered multiple transformative initiatives, projects and organisations that empower people to bring about change in their world. As a coach, she is passionate about helping people find their purpose and connect their personal stories to larger narratives. Some of the topics we talked about included: Her journey into coaching Why coaching is important How coaching and discipleship work together Jesus as the master coach and the questions he asked Practical ways you can start coaching today This is a practical conversation, which can help you lead better in your context.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Angela Gaeta. Angela is a dedicated Christian minister who, alongside her husband Gianni, founded a vibrant ministry based in Vienna. With a heart for spiritual transformation across Central Europe, Angela works tirelessly to establish Churches and develop leaders who can bring positive, Godly influence into every sphere of society. Angela is part of the National Leadership Team of the Assemblies of God in Great Britain and is responsible for the mission strategy. Some of the topics we talked about included: Her mission journey Building spiritual communities The characteristics and habits of a misson-minded leader How to practically transform the community Women in ministry You will enjoy hearing Angela's story and the wisdom she shares on this topic.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Ian Green. Ian Green is a speaker, coach, consultant, and author with over four decades of experience inspiring, networking, and provoking individuals and organisations to think bigger. Ian found faith as a teenager and quickly rose in church leadership, particularly in youth ministry, eventually leading the National Youth Department for the Assemblies of God in Great Britain for 10 years. He later founded Youth Ministries International, which evolved into Next Level International. Now he is part of Kingdomize Global, helping churches, NGO's and other organisations focus on community transformation. Some of the topics we talked about included: His faith journey and how he got involved in community transformation How would he describe community transformation Stories of community transformation The shift from social action to community transformation Practical ways church leaders can be better at transforming communities This is a fascinating conversation, which we guarantee will make you think. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This month, all of the episodes on The Leadership Community Podcast have been on the topic of Vision. This is the last of four great conversations for you from leaders across the globe.   In this episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Mike Stough, a member of the team at Destiny Worship Center in NW Florida. He is part of the Teaching Team and also oversees all the Ministries and Teams at the Campus, about 600-700 people. He gets to build and develop leaders as part of this role. Some of the topics we talked about: Why building leaders is a non-negotiable How he defines leadership The attributes he is looking for in potential leaders How does he grow leaders Challenging some of the vague directives people often use  Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, get the links from the episode and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This month, all of the episodes on The Leadership Community Podcast are on the topic of Vision. We have four great conversations for you from leaders across the globe.   In this episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Tom Jacobsen, Pastor of City Church, Tórshavn, on the Faroe Islands.  Since stepping into the role, the Church has faced the challenge of a global pandemic and, more recently, the building burning down. It was great to chat with Tom about the vision for City Church and how they have adapted the outworking of it when faced with such significant changes. Some of the topics we talked about: Leading a Church on the Faroe Islands The church burning down His transition into the role of Pastor What the vision of City Church is and how they get people to engage with it How they adapted to make the vision happen without a building   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, get the links from the episode and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This month, all of the episodes on The Leadership Community Podcast are on the topic of Vision. We have four great conversations for you from leaders across the globe.   In this episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Matt Boyle.  Matt, alongside his wife, Keira, is the Lead Pastor of Sozo Church.  Originally from England, they answered God’s call to relocate to the United States and plant their lives in the vibrant city of Miami. They have a vision to see heaven’s possibilities become a reality and have a deep passion for helping people connect with Jesus and discover His purpose for their lives.   Some of the topics we talked about included: Moving from the UK to Miami Being a Brit leading in the USA Cultivating a fresh vision How to cast a new vision   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, get the links from the episode and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This month, all of the episodes on The Leadership Community Podcast are on the topic of Vision. We have four great conversations for you from leaders across the globe.   In this episode, our conversation is with Pastor Jock James.  Jock, alongside his wife, Shirley, is the Lead Pastor of Life Church in Bradford. They have a passion for family, for the City, and for seeing God's creative potential at work in people. Listen to Jock talk about the Church he has been part of for over 20 years, how he transitioned into the leadership and worked at resetting the vision, building on all that had gone before.   Some of the topics we talked about included: His approach for setting a fresh direction while honouring the past What was going on inside him when asked to lead Health is our vision What the vision looks like now Keeping that vision alive   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, get the links from the episode and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   In this episode, we have a conversation with Rachel Calland.  Rachel is an Associate Leader and part of the Lead Team at Way, a non-denominational Church in Wigan. She is also part of the Magnify Collective, a platform and community empowering ambitious women of faith to thrive and flourish in mainstream industries and culture. Our conversation focused on women in ministry. Rachel shared openly and honestly about her own experiences as we talked about some of the following topics: The barriers to leadership that women face Her personal experience with these barriers How she has overcome them Leading authentically as a leader who is a woman The ways male leaders can support and empower women in the teams they lead   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too. You will get the links from the episode, and you can grab a free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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. He recently took on the role of Church Health lead in 2023 for AOG GB and this was the main focus of our conversation with him. 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: The subjectiveness of what makes a church healthy His recent book 'Let's Talk About Church Health - Part 1' The danger of being a performance based church Leadership team models Developing other leaders Feedback And what will be in the next book 'Part 2'   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: Leaders and their congregations Anxiety, stress and depression How different styles of church add to the good or bad stress people experience in church Advice to those who feel overwhelmed Leading with joy His spiritual practices Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: Why plant a church The process of planting a church  The challenges of planting a church Transitioning from North Church to Valley Church Values and vision Surviving the spiritual stretch Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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.   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: The beginnings of The Message Keeping his passion  Thinking like entrepreneurs The way Church can make the most of the moment we find ourselves in with Gen Z How The Message can help Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ and join our mailing list too, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: Why work with young people How young people are looking for authenticity & truth The questions young people are asking Where to start with young people Raising youth leaders The perception young people have of leaders  Leading your young team Youth Alpha    Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ & why not join our mailing list, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: The challenges facing young people And the opportunities they can provide The loss of confidence some churches have in reaching young people How to re-inspire the Church Coaching a youth leader on how to have conversations The ways young people navigate their faith  Bridging the gap between church kids and non-church kids    Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ & why not join our mailing list, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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: The significant struggles this generation faces in their faith journey Are there signs of revival? Any stories he can tell us The future of youth work The kind of leadership needed to make the most of the moment we find ourselves in Truths young people are hungry for Gen Z shaping the future    Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future!   Don't forget to like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please, if you can, leave a review too.   Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ & why not join our mailing list, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to leave a review & like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ & why not join our mailing list, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

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. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Don't forget to leave a review & like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come & follow us on social media too @theleadershipcommunity__ & why not join our mailing list, and grab your free 'How To' PDF. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This conversation is the final episode in our Leadership Transition Series.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Dave Belfield. He was the Pastor of Today's Community Church in Wigan, UK, for 25 years before passing the leadership to his Son-in-Law, Ben, who was last week's guest. It was great to hear from the person on the other side of the leadership transition story, the one leaving the role. We also heard how different the two transitions that Dave experienced were, taking on the church from his dad and then 25 years later handing it to Ben. We also got a glimpse of what's next for Dave and his passion for helping to develop leaders.   Amongst the topics of conversation today, we talked about: • What the Church looked like when he led it • The transition from his dad to him • The considerations when considering Ben as his successor • Finding his new fit • The need for leadership development   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Please like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come and follow us on social media, @theleadershipcommunity__, and don't forget to join our mailing list to receive other great resources and content. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online

Welcome to the Leadership Community Podcast.   This conversation is part of our Leadership Transition Series.   In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Ben Tarbuck. He is the Pastor of Way in Wigan, UK.  Ben took on the leadership of the Church from his Father-in-Law. He is a big fan of the local Church, growing up in what was called Today's Community Church and on staff since 2006. Listen to how the process of leadership transition began with a walk and a big ask. Learn from how they navigated the transition and how both parties would say it went well.   Amongst the topics of conversation today, we talked about: • Sense of calling to lead the Church • The initial conversation to succeed his Father-in-law • The challenges in the process • Building his own team • The ways in which his leadership has changed • How did his wife feel about the whole leadership transition   Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to sharing more leadership insights with you in the future! Please like & subscribe so you never miss an episode. Come and follow us on social media, @theleadershipcommunity__, and don't forget to join our mailing list to receive other great resources and content. Go to our website leadershipcommunity.online