In this episode of the Delaney Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney speaks with Alan McWilliam, an ordained minister and church planting advocate. They discuss Alan's journey of faith, his passion for evangelism, and the transformative work of the Cairn Movement in Scotland. The conversation highlights the engagement of Gen Z in church activities, the revival trends in Scotland and Ireland, and the challenges faced by church leaders today. Alan shares insights on community impact, food poverty solutions, and the collaborative efforts in church planting. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of connection, community, and the upcoming Kingdom Come event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alan McWilliam 02:01 Alan's Early Faith Journey 05:08 Experiences in Street Outreach 09:24 The Glasgow Send Event and Gen Z Engagement 11:00 Revival Trends in Scotland 17:21 Transforming Faith Communities 28:34 Cairn Movement and Church Planting Network 36:17 The Importance of Collaboration in Church Leadership 39:02 Defining What Counts as Church 44:24 Navigating Church Decline and Missional Creativity 49:39 The Evolving Concept of 'Being Of' in Church 52:42 Restoring Balance Between Local and Translocal Church 01:00:33 The Role of Cross-Cultural Missions 01:02:14 Kingdom Come Mission School and Future Opportunities

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the concept of a discipleship pathway, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships with Jesus, transformation into a new creation, and understanding one's identity in Christ. He highlights the role of storytelling in sharing faith and the significance of deliverance and spiritual freedom in the Christian journey. The conversation encourages equipping the church for ministry and fostering a supportive community for spiritual growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Ivy Discipleship Pathway 03:09 The Concept of Deliverance in Discipleship 06:05 The Importance of Being Born Again 09:01 Transformation and New Identity in Christ 11:46 The Role of Scripture in Identity Formation 15:07 Personal Stories of Deliverance 17:57 Practical Steps for Deliverance Ministry 20:54 Integrating Deliverance into Church Life 23:49 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of having a discipleship pathway in churches, emphasizing the need for believers to not only accept Jesus but to actively follow Him. He explores the parable of the lost sons to illustrate how people can be lost both in the world and within the church. Delaney encourages listeners to discover their own journey of faith and to reach out to others, highlighting the value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the transformative love of Christ. He concludes with a call to action for churches to develop strategies for outreach and discipleship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Discipleship Pathway 02:19 The Call to Follow Jesus 07:00 Understanding the Lost Sons 12:43 Key Stages in the Discipleship Journey 22:34 Discovering People Far from God 31:06 The Importance of True Discipleship