The Leadership Community Podcast

Andy Hawthorne: Leading the Next Gen Series: Reaching the Poor & Marginalised

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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
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Dan Blythe: Leading the Next Gen Series: What It Looks Like to Dedicate Your Life to Young People

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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 
 
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Neil O'Boyle: Leading the Next Gen Series: Helping Churches Regain Confidence in Engaging With Young People

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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 
 
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Michael McGlynn: Leading the Next Gen Series: Signs of Revival and the Leadership Needed in This Moment

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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 
 
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John Andrews: Why Theological Foundations Matter in Leadership Development

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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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Ian Galloway: Lessons Learned From 30+ Years of Ministry and Leadership

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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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Dave Belfield: Leadership Transition Series: Handing the Church Over to the Next Generation and Working Out What's Next

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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
 
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Ben Tarbuck: Leadership Transition Series: Taking on the Leadership From Your Father-in-Law

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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
 
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Pete Baker: Leadership Transition Series: From Leading PAIS UK to Leading a Local Church

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This conversation is part of our Leadership Transition Series.
In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Pete Baker. He is the Pastor of Life Church in Burnley, UK. But this is only half the story, as Pete's leadership transition involves leaving one leadership role for another ~ from Director of PAIS UK to Senior Pastor at a local Church
Amongst the topics of conversation today, we talked about:
• Leaving the PAIS UK role after 20 years
• How the PAIS UK role prepared him for leading in the local church
• Being a 'family on mission'
• Making effective changes
• His 3 bits of leadership transition advice
 
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Aaron Partington: Leadership Transition Series: Becoming the Pastor of Life Church, Wirral, UK

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In this episode, you are listening to our conversation with Aaron Partington. He is the Pastor of Life Church, in the Wirral, UK and has three locations. Under Aarons leadership the church has grown significantly and is reaching hundreds of people every week.
This conversation is part of our Leadership Transition Series.
Aaron shares openly about his transition into the senior leadership role.
Amongst the topics of conversation today, we talked about:
• What the church looked like when he arrived
• How change has to happen
• Getting beyond superficial change to instrumental changes
• Building the right team
• What do you wish you had known before this journey had started
 
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