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This episode is a conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based in Dublin.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Links relevant to the episode: Underground Network MicroChurches: A smaller way Underg...

This episode is a conversation with Ali Laing of the Baptist Union, Sam Donaghy of Tribe Students, Dan McElderry of Hillview Community Church and Sam Hibbard of Sheddocksley Baptist Church.  Invest is a year long training program run by the Baptist Union and other partners. We spend our time in this conversation looking at the key challenges and opportunities facing younger Christians in a mission...

This episode is a conversation with Rich Robinson of Catalyse Change and Central Church in Edinburgh.  Rich works both in the local church and in a trans-local capacity as a coach and consultant for churches around the globe.  He is uniquely placed to bring insight to us from around the world while understanding our local Scottish context.  Our conversation covers a host of topics critical to chur...

This episode is the second part of our conversation with Ali Boulton from the New Housing Hub. In this episode we explore with Ali some of the keys to thinking about how we can engage new housing developments and see faith communities established in them.  Ali has for 10 years been engaged in mission on a new housing development. She moved onto a new development with her family as the first people...

This episode is a conversation with Ali Boulton from the New Housing Hub. In this first conversation of two we cover Ali's experience of beginning a new work on a new housing development.  Ali has for 10 years been engaged in mission on a new housing development. She moved onto a new development with her family as the first people onto the new site and set about being a blessing to all who would f...

This episode is a conversation with Andrew Clarke from Garioch Church. Andrew is now also the CMD lead for the Baptist Union as well as head of the Northern Hub of the Scottish Baptist College This is our second conversation with Andrew.  In this conversation we press further into Andrew's understanding of what it means for a church and for individual followers of Jesus to be on mission.  The MigC...

This episode is a conversation with Andrew Clarke from Garioch Church.  This is the first of two conversations with Andrew.  In this conversation he retells the story of how Garrioch Church was established 12 years ago and reflects on the journey, the lessons learned and how some of those lessons may well be more widely applicable across Scotland and the wider Baptist Union. The MigCast is hosted...

This episode is a conversation with Lynn Alexander of Family Tree.   Our conversation looks at Lynn's personal journey to launching and leading Family Tree. Some of her motivations for doing so and also what it is that has made Family Tree both different and successful. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Organ...

This episode is a conversation with Jim Purves of the Baptist Union of Scotland. Jim is the Mission and Ministry Advisor and one of the National Leadership Team.  Our conversation looks at the Declaration of Principle of the Baptist Union of Scotland and why it should matter for us in the 21st Century  as we go about mission and making disciples.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a prod...

This episode is a conversation with James Faddes from Bishopbriggs Community Church. James is also on the national organising group for The Turning in Scotland.   This conversation follows on from our conversation in Episode 6 of Season 1 of the MIGCast which can be found here. To contact The Turning locally use:  glasgow@theturning.eu edinburgh@theturning.eu aberdeen@theturning.eu To contact Jame...

This episode is a conversation that took place at The Baptist Assembly in Motherwell.  We had panel discussion and a Q&A with the guests around the issues of innovating and pioneering in church in Scotland.  Our panel was made up of Grant Hamilton from Dumbarton Baptist Church, Scott Brennan from Lighthouse Central and Martin Clarke from Hillview Community Church.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn I...

This episode is a conversation with Martin Hodson of the Baptist Union of Scotland. Martin is the Ministry Development Coordinator.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include:  Martin's background What is Lead Academy Why should a church get involved with Lead Academy What the benefits have bee...

This episode is a a quick summer episode.   We wanted to let you kow about 3 events coming up over the next few months focussed on mission in Scotland.  Communities of Hope:Doing The Stuff  Saturday 29th September 2018 Larbert Baptist Church - 10am to 4pm more information here Baptist Assembly in Scotland    25th and 26th of October at the Motherwell Concert Hall further information and booking av...

This episode is a conversation with James Faddes from Bishopbriggs Community Church. James is also on the national organising group for The Turning in Scotland.   The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include:  James' own story What is The Turning Who is involved in The Turning in Scotland Who can...

This episode is a conversation with Dave Murray from Pollock Baptist Church focussed around the idea of pioneering mission. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include:  What is Pioneering? Does Pioneering have any impact? What does pioneering work look like? How do we measure fruitfulness in pio...

GROWTH AMIDST DECLINE CONFERENCE - June 21st  http://ow.ly/pr6430kmGWD   ------------------------   This episode is the second part of a two part interview with Aaron Elder of Oxgangs Community Church, a church plant in Edinburgh. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include:  Calling to church pl...

This episode is the first part of a two part interview with Aaron Elder of Oxgangs Community Church, a church plant in Edinburgh. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include:  Aaron's background The beginning of church planting at Oxgangs From missional community to a church. Recruiting people to...

This second episode of the MigCast is an interview with Martin Clarke, pastor at Hillview Community Churchin Aberdeen.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include Marin's journey in ministry The background to beginning a replant The process of working through how the replant would take place How...

This bonus episode of the MigCast is an interview with Next Genertion Co-Ordinator, Ali Laing. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.    Topics covered include: How to properly pronounce Ali's surname Ali's story The importance of reaching young people with the gospel.  Some things we shouldn't do to reach young pe...

About This Episode   This first episode of the MigCast is an interview with General Director of the Baptist Union, Alan Donaldson. The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Topics covered include: The current health of the Baptist Union, especially as it relates to Brierley Report from 2016. Key challenges facing Bap...