Ignite The Day

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby sits down with Mark and Simone, the dynamic pastoral duo leading GoChurch in Manchester. Brace yourselves for an engaging conversation filled with laughter and profound insights as we delve into their inspiring journeys, backgrounds, and deep connection with RHEMA. Mark shares his experiences of growing up in a Christian family in Sheffield, his earl...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby continues his inspiring conversation with Ryan. As a passionate leader in the ministry, Ryan shares invaluable insights on how to cultivate a culture of worship and the move of the Spirit within churches. He explores the importance of putting Jesus at the center of our gatherings, whether in Ireland, America, or Australia, and the need for true intim...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby and Tolu talk with Ryan Penn about his journey from a bustling life in the US to a slower, more relational pace in Ireland. Ryan, a Texas native, shares captivating stories of how he and his wife, Kimberly, transitioned to a life of ministry in Ireland. This move not only included planting two churches in Dundalk and Derry/Londonderry but also embrac...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby talks with Ben Conway on the essentials of impactful leadership and personal development in church ministry. Ben, the main pastor at his original church in Dagenham, shares his wealth of experience on topics crucial for church leaders, volunteers, and anyone involved in ministry. Ben discusses the importance of having something valuable to share befo...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby talks with Ben Conway about his inspiring journey in church planting. Benjamin, founder of Tree of Life Church, dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of starting new congregations. Hear how Ben’s six-hour round trip every Sunday to Dorset led to a thriving church, thanks to his associate, Richard, who answered a personal calling from God to ass...

In this episode of the Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby continues his conversation with Matt Beamer. Matt delves into the unique aspects of discovering and fulfilling your life purpose, based on biblical teachings from the book of Ephesians. He emphasises the distinction between the spiritual leadership offices—apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher—and the role of the broader church body in mi...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, we welcome guest Matt Beamer from Club 1040, a dynamic missions organization dedicated to planting churches and establishing Bible schools in some of the world's most challenging areas. Matt shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Michigan to discovering his life's true purpose through mission work. Matt's story unfolds like a treasure hunt, divin...

In this episode of the Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby sits down with Jon, the heart behind Gateway Church, to dive deep into the meaning of success in ministry and life. Jon shares his unique perspective on defining success not by numbers, but by embodying a culture of faith, hope, and love. Learn how Gateway has maintained its vibrancy and excitement for over 18 years by staying true to these princ...

00:00 Passion for evangelism leads to church growth. 05:33 Saw vision of leading church, moved to Midlands. 08:19 Recognizing impact of people and divine guidance. 10:38 People who love, challenge, and guide you. 16:32 Emphasizing importance of mentorship in Christian ministry. 17:24 Experienced pastors need to mentor church planters. 21:26 Maintain excitement and passion over time. 26:42 Comparin...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, we sit down with Claire and Alan Morton to discuss their journey handing over their church to new leaders. Claire and Alan, once at the heart of their church, share their experiences and emotions about stepping back from their leadership roles and working with new leaders, Mark and Simone. Throughout the episode, the Mortons share their gradual five-year...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, host Tolu Adebekun sits down with Alan Morton and Claire Morton to delve into the challenges and triumphs of starting and leading a church. The Mortons share their journey from being part of an established pastoral team to planting their own church, emphasizing the need for a pioneer spirit and tenacity. Alan and Claire discuss the weight of responsibilit...

Join us as we dive deep into the incredible stories of Graham and Pamela, two passionate community leaders devoted to restoring, equipping, and creating hope through their inspiring work at Reach Food Bank. In this episode, Pamela shares moving accounts of the people who walk through their doors, highlighting stories of resilience and transformation. Graham talks about their church’s incredible ou...

📖 In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Tolu Adebekun sits down with Pamela and Graham, pastors of Life Triumphant Church in Omagh, Northern Ireland. This engaging conversation dives deep into their incredible journey of faith, from starting their church in 2014 to celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. 🙏 Graham and Pamela share their calling and ho...

In this special episode of Ignite The Day, host Toby Avery, Director of RHEMA UK and Ireland, dives deep into the heart of Christian leadership. Unlike our usual conversational format, Toby shares profound nuggets of wisdom and biblical principles of leadership directly with you. Today, we explore the concept of leadership from the unrivalled example of Jesus Christ. Building on John Maxwell's...

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby and Tolu continue the, conversation with David Scholing on leadership and teamwork in ministry. David, an authority on church building systems and mentorship, shares invaluable insights drawn from the principles of leadership found in the Bible. Discover how Jesus’ leadership strategies can inspire modern-day leaders to delegate responsibilities, emp...

In this exciting episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby and Tolu sit down with David Scholing, the director of Rhema Netherlands and a leadership and development coach. David takes us on an incredible journey from his beginnings as an interdenominational Bible teacher to the founding of his own church, and the development of the Church Building System. Are you curious about effective church leade...

In this enlightening episode of the Ignite the Day Podcast, Toby delves deep into the world of church planting with Andy Schofield, pastor at Faith Life in Preston. Pastor Andy shares invaluable insights into the dynamics of leading a church planting team alongside his wife, Louise, and the key roles they play in nurturing and expanding their ministry. If you've ever considered church planting...

Join us on the Ignite The Day Podcast as we dive into an enriching conversation with Andy Schofield, a seasoned church planting pastor and graduate of Rhema Bible College UK and Ireland. In this episode Toby engages with Andy in a heart-to-heart chat about the life, challenges, and profound experiences that come with pastoring and church planting. Andy provides a captivating narrative of how he fe...

Dive into this enriching episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, where hosts Toby Avery and Tolu Adebekun engage in a heartfelt conversation with guests Claire and Paddy Patterson. From their remarkable transformation after being saved just 8 years ago to graduating from Rhema and embarking on a life dedicated to missionary work, the Pattersons' tale is one full of wisdom, faith, and divine guidanc...

In this compelling episode of the Ignite The Day Podcast, we are joined by Paddy and Claire Patterson - RHEMA UK & Ireland graduates Listen to Paddy, a man sculpted by his military background and Northern Irish upbringing, discuss his unique ability to navigate through crisis with exceptional adeptness, yet finding stillness in times of peace to be his greatest challenge. Claire shares her jou...

Join us on a remarkable journey of unwavering faith and divine provision in the latest episode of the Ignite The Day Podcast. We sit down with Toby Avery, the visionary leader of RHEMA UK and Ireland, who shares the intimate details of his path to RHEMA. Toby's story is one of courage, trust, and the incredible way God orchestrates our steps. From the nervous excitement of moving to America wi...