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