AoG GB

Today, Chris is joined by Andy Worthington from Open Doors. Open Doors originated in 1955, when a young Dutchman started smuggling Bibles to the persecuted church in Communist Europe. He became known as Brother Andrew, and his work led to more than six decades of support for the persecuted church as Open Doors. In the seven decades since Brother Andrew’s first journey, Open Doors has continued to...

Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Dr. Keener has authored roughly 100 academic articles, seven booklets, and roughly 200 popular-level articles. His “The IVP Bib...

Today Chris's guest is Dan Reiland. Dan is a coach, consultant, author, teacher, husband, father and grandfather. He brings decades of local church executive leadership experience to his current ministry endeavours that focus on helping leaders excel. Dan currently serves as a Leadership Coach at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia where he served for 20 years as the Executive Pastor. He...

In this episode, Chris speaks with Maria Pavey and Verity Yeates from the UK Church Administrator Network (UCAN) where they talk about releasing the gift of administration within staff and volunteer teams to serve the mission of churches better. Maria: Maria Pavey is an Operations & Network Manager for the UK Church Administrators Network (UCAN), specialising in development & systems. Mari...

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Dr. Mark Button to the show where they talk through Mark's PhD studies on Paul, leadership and power. We also introduce a brand new tradition for a returning guest. www.aoggb.com

In this episode, Chris talks with Grace Bloxham from Through The Roof, and they talk about how churches can affirm, integrate and commission people with disabilities of all types. www.aoggb.com

In this episode, Chris talks with Beth Collingridge all about how the church can be a more welcoming, inclusive and developmental place for single people. Beth shares some fantastic insights from the work she does with the Single Friendly Church Network. www.aoggb.com

Today, Chris's guest is Ps Aran Richardson. Aran is the Senior Pastor of Riverside Church Exeter and also the leader for the  Professional Standards Team for AoG.  www.aoggb.com

In this episode, Chris talks to Governance expert, Andy Strajnic.  https://pathwayconsultancy.org www.aoggb.com

In this episode, Chris talks with Sarah Lee about her book 'Dear Aimee' and discusses navigating disability in the life of the church. www.aoggb.com

In this episode, Chris talks with Dr John Andrews about his book, 2:52 Learning to Grow on Purpose. www.aoggb.com

Today Chris's guest is Pastor Susan Hind. Susan is the Senior Leader of One Church in Leicester along with her husband David. They came to Leicester to lead Trinity Life Church together in 2007 after serving 20 years in an AOG church in Nottingham. They are deep lovers of Jesus, life, people, and the presence of God.   Susan is a Bible teacher carrying a prophetic gifting. She loves seeing pe...

Pastor Dominic Yeo is the Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship.  Dessert: Fruit Cake / Sorbet Resource 1: Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman https://amzn.eu/d/5wRFG60 Resource 2: Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard https://amzn.eu/d/jcvxur9  Resource 3: The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner hhttps://amzn.eu/d/hbIXJBO www.aoggb.com

Today Chris is joined on the podcast by Pastor Jon Baldwin. Jon is the associate pastor at Riviera Life Church in Torquay. Jon and his wife Sarah joined the leadership team of Riviera Life Church in 2012 with Jon having responsibility for Worship and Teaching. In September 2019 Jon became Associate Leader with the mandate of championing Discipleship in all areas of Church life which he is passiona...

Chris's guest today is Heather Robertson. Heather, along with her husband David are the Pastors of Harvest Church in Hamilton. Heather and David met in Bible College and have been in Ministry for nearly 40 years, and felt the call of God to Scotland 3 years ago. Heather is also the Head Coach for AoG GB’s Ministers in Training Programme C27. Heather has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  Heathe...

Chris's Guest today is Pastor Paul Reid. Paul is the Manchester Campus Pastor for Audacious Church with his wife Zoe, which comprises 3 locations and 6 services, reaching 3000 people per week. Paul and Zoe have been married for 25 and have 3 kids. Paul Welcome to the show!  Dessert: Ice Cream, plain and simple  Resource 1: Extreme Ownership Leif Babin and Jocko Willink  Resource 2: Surrounded...

Today Chris's guest is Lisa Lyall. Lisa is the Associate Pastor at Central Church in Fraserburgh in the Northeastern corner of Scotland. Lisa is a lifelong member of the church and has been the Children’s Pastor since 2002 when she pioneered Kids No Limits, a work that now reaches hundreds of children each week through a variety of programmes. Lisa is passionate about the Church reaching chil...

Today Chris is joined by Pastor Martin Storey. Martin has been leading CLM in Coventry along with his wife Esther since 2012. Martin is passionate about serving Jesus, being full of the Holy Spirit, seeing lives totally transformed by the Gospel, the Presence of God, seeing the Church be all she can be, and longs to be part of a move of God in the nation. Married in 1997, Martin & Esther have...

Today I’m joined on the Podcast by Pastor Lee Brown. Lee is the Audacious Chester Location Pastor along with his wife Lezandri. Lee has just finished C24 with MiT. Audacious Chester have just submitted planning application for a £1.8m a building.  Dessert: White chocolate magnum Resource 1: Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze Resource 2: The Ramsey Show Podcast Resource 3: 7 Days Out: 11 Maddison Par...

Today Chris's guest is Angela Gaeta. Angela met her husband Gianni in 1984 in England at the International Bible Training Institute. As a teenager, Angela was already determined to one day go to Austria as a missionary, so they decided to do it together! In 1988 they founded their first church in Leoben. In the years since, 14 churches have been planted all across Austria, now called Life Chu...

Gather your team and listen to our maiden HCN podcast episode together—a rather timely conversation on the subject of Faith & Politics. Derek was joined by Tim Rowlands, who is head of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales and Senior Leader of Festival Church, Chester. Tim spoke on the topic with encouragement, faith, and practical advice www.aoggb.com

My guest today is Pastor Simon Jarvis. Simon leads the thriving One Church network and it's based in the city of Gloucester the vision of one church is expanding and now covers nine expressions across the globe with a heart to invest in more. Simon's life calling is to grow people and help them to discover their God-given potential to live big, his zest for life bubbles over into everyth...

Today I’m joined on the island by Pastor Amy Jorden. Amy is a location pastor at One Church Gloucester, currently overseeing all of the Sunday services there. Amy was also a C24 Coach for AoG GB’s Minister’s In Training Programme. Amy has a Masters in Practical Theology with Missio Dei.  www.aoggb.com

Today I’m joined on the island by Pastor Dave Wade. Dave is an Assemblies of God minister, having been in full time ministry since 2001. He currently leads Bridge Church, based in Lincoln, with his wife Sian, and provides oversight to another local AoG church. He is also an approved tutor at Missio Dei providing teaching at their intensive weeks. He is a father to 3 children and is also a register...

Today I’m joined on the Island by Mark Steele. Mark is the General Manager for Audacious Church, A multisite Church with 7 locations in Manchester, Chester, Sheffield, Cardiff and Geneva. Mark is also a Head Coach for AoG’s Minister’s In Training Programme, C25. Mark is married to Michelle and has 2 children, Anna and Sam.  www.aoggb.com