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