Elim Leaders Podcast

All Christian leadership is about making Jesus known. It begins and ends with how we see God. Jamie is married to Sophie, dad to Lily & Judah, and Minister at Dundonald Elim.

Good leadership replaces personal bias with a 360-degree view. Learn how active listening and valuing diverse team experiences can unlock collective wisdom to see far beyond personal limitations. Born in London and raised in Nigeria, Andrew leads Elim Worthing. He’s a Worthing local who loves cooking, reading, and badminton.

Explore how to cultivate an “eye of faith” to see who God may be shaping and calling, even before others do, and take a practical look at how leaders can look ahead, pour intentionally into people, and take risks on the next generation. Gary serves as Senior Pastor at Bangor Elim and is UK Lead for Elim Cambodia, with a strong passion for leadership and empowering the next generation to step into...

Good leadership needs natural instincts, prophetic wisdom, and spiritual discernment. Explore how leaders can see beyond the natural - seeing people, situations, and the future from God’s perspective and so leading with courage and hope. Rachel is recognised as a prophet by many church networks and denominations. Rachel serves several national church leadership networks sharing prophetic wisdom, i...

The faith template: How God creates resilience in us. Faith-filled leadership is formed by God taking us through several encounters with Him. Let’s look at how God leads us into the resilience we need to make a difference and stay the course. Mark sees his ministry as supporting other leaders to flourish in their ministry through prophetic encouragement and practical insight.

Many churches struggle with ageing congregations - but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Explore the key principles and practical support we offer to launch youth ministries in your church and community. Emma is the Limitless Pioneers Team Leader, helping launch new youth ministries across the UK. She was previously part of the Eden Project with The Message Trust and a Youth Pastor for 10 years.

When was the last time you felt moved to tears while reading the Gospels? Reflect on sections of Mark’s gospel to see how Scripture will at times seek to move, challenge, and transform us through our feelings, emotions and encounters. David serves as a lecturer in New Testament at Regents Theological College, PhD supervisor at Bangor University, and Director of the Institute of Pentecostal Theolog...

Join us to see God’s story through eyes of faith. We’ll use our unique big picture approach to ignite passion for the Word and reveal the Bible’s memorable overarching narrative. As UK Director, Paul ignites a passion for God’s Word through Walk Through the Bible’s unique, interactive, big picture approach.

Ore, Jesse and Shiv wrap up our stream with an audience Q&A.

God is doing something fresh among the younger generation. Hear what Al Gordon and SAINT are doing to encourage and equip young leaders. Al Is the leader of SAINT, a thriving church in East London. He’s the founder of RENAISSANCE, a trustee of Alpha International, and the author of SPARK: Ignite Your God-Given Creativity

We’ll explore how to lead well when you don’t have all the answers, trusting in God’s ongoing work on your leadership journey. Ore is Associate Pastor at City Gates Church, Ilford, with a passion for encouraging gospel-centred living.

We all need someone who just gets it! In this session, Shiv will explore the importance of building godly connections with others in ministry. Shiv is the Children’s Ministry Director at City Gates Church with 20 year’s experience in kids & youth work and serves on the National Aspire Team.

Have you seen the purpose God has for your life? There is a scroll written of your life that God has destined for you to walk into. Come discover your purpose and see your scroll. Jesse serves as Young Adults Pastor at The Lighthouse Church, Manchester. With over 15 years in full-time ministry, he is passionate about helping young people pursue God’s purpose for their lives.

Discover how the local church can use nursery provision as its frontline mission — transforming communities, strengthening families, and demonstrating the Good News of Jesus through everyday excellence and presence. Pete is the Early Years Operations Manager and Nominated Individual for Elim. He is married to Adele and has pioneered Elim churches in Wales as well as leading award-winning childcare...

Feeling the fogginess of safeguarding? Join us to gain confidence and clarity while we address misconceptions, uncertainty and confusion. Libby is Elim’s Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Midlands and Northeast and here to help in all things safeguarding! Rachel is Elim’s Regional Safeguarding Lead for the Wales and Southern Regions bringing safeguarding support as churches seek to build safe, ca...

Explore how to build faith filled, praying communities and discern God’s prophetic wisdom. Join the panel for an interactive session to be encouraged, equipped, and enabled. Sarah, Elim’s Prayer Director, inspires and equips leaders to live from a deep life of prayer, believing anything is possible when we hear God’s voice and respond.

This seminar equips leaders, administrators, youth workers, and pastoral carers with biblical insights and practical tools to support mental health, lead with compassion, and protect their wellbeing while guiding communities through uncertainty. Howard is a former Westminster Chapel pastor, barrister, and author. He supports the persecuted church and equips UK leaders with hope- filled insight. Ki...

Insurance as a part of identifying, understanding and managing risk within the faith and charity sector, including a review of the types and frequency of claims that occur. Simeon is a Chartered Insurance Broker. Having been a church minister for 15 years, he has a particular niche in insurance for faith communities, charities and not for profit organisations.

If you are involved in, considering, or simply interested in church planting, this session is for you; full of practical insights and stories from those taking steps of faith to establish new missional church communities. Damian planted a church with a team in his home town of Corby in 2008 and is now on team at the Church Planting Academy supporting and resourcing leaders to plant new churches.

A look at the intersection of the psychology of child development and faith formation within children, and the implications these have on the disciples we make of children. Naomi serves as the Limitless Kids leader. She is passionate about empowering others to raise children as mature disciples of Jesus. Ollie is Director of Spiritual Formation and leader of the Limitless Academy at Regents Theolo...

Hear from two leaders who have a gift and passion for prophecy and evangelism and learn how we can teach and enable children to grow in these areas in their worlds. Keeth is Senior Leader and Founder of City of Lights Church, Bushey, husband to Nicola, dad of three, loves reading, running and lifting. Helen is a Pastor with a heart to see people be childlike, creative & carefree in God’s care.

This session is all about acquiring tools and practical steps to help you as children’s ministry leaders empower and enable parents to thrive as disciple makers.

A session exploring how people respond to crisis— fight, flight, or flock—and how chaplains can offer emotional and spiritual support that helps communities find safety, connection, and hope. Nigel is Chaplain Manager with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and serves in many other ways including on the Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Response Team, teaching at Waverley Abbey college, police cha...

In a culture that promises limitless self-definition yet produces unprecedented anxiety, the Church must recover the ability to see clearly and to cultivate resilient, truth-shaped communities who can see beyond circumstances and with eyes of faith. Mike is the Senior Minister of Birmingham City Church and is passionate about teaching the Bible.

Al Gordon unpacks how Jesus is calling a generation to get ready for awakening, and shares stories of hope, faith, and love. Al Is the leader of SAINT, a thriving church in East London. He’s the founder of RENAISSANCE, a trustee of Alpha International, and the author of SPARK: Ignite Your God-Given Creativity.