Rich Martin

This podcast episode features a deep-dive conversation with Peter Wilson, a great friend and also a digital disrupter in the faith, church and well-being space! We cover many topics including The Four Cs of Church Focus: Cathedrals, Content, Crowds, and Control, The Digital World's Challenge to Traditional Church Models, Innovating Church Engagement in the Digital Age and Modern Management vs. Old Style Leadership in Churches. Pete has some gold insights into these topics and I really, really enjoyed the conversation!

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: A Deep Dive with Pete Wilson

01:20 Unpacking Pete's Journey: From Church Pastor to Digital Innovator

02:33 The Evolution of Pete's Career: Worship Leading to Digital Space Leadership

05:37 Navigating Change and Innovation in Mega Churches

08:17 The Frustration with Tech in the Christian World

11:24 Exploring the Cost and Impact of Tech in Faith-Based Initiatives

16:14 The Intersection of Wellbeing, Faith, and Technology

22:04 Launching Neighborly: A Positive Social Media Venture

26:09 Exploring the Church's Digital Dilemma

26:23 The Four Cs of Church Focus: Cathedrals, Content, Crowds, and Control

27:15 The Digital World's Challenge to Traditional Church Models

28:29 Innovating Church Engagement in the Digital Age

28:39 Modern Management vs. Old Style Leadership in Churches

29:53 Shifting Paradigms: From Control to Service in Church Leadership

30:53 Understanding and Meeting the Felt Needs of the Community

31:16 Redefining Church Success: Beyond Physical Attendance

32:32 Leveraging Digital Platforms for Genuine Engagement

46:18 A Case Study: Transforming Church Engagement in Aberdeen

53:08 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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Are Church Buildings Needed? Thoughts on the largest church building opening in Europe Does Europe need more physical church buildings? In this brilliant episode (my opinion I'm aware!), I delve into the topic of physical church buildings and their pivotal role in communities. Joined by my friends, Matt Harrison and Dan Belshaw, we embark on a road trip to Norwich UK to witness the opening of Soul Church's new facility, helmed by Jon and Chantelle Norman...lots to chat about! EPISODE 2 follows this one! (Where we discuss our thoughts after we had spent all day there!) 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 00:46 The Unique Setting of the Podcast 01:07 The Journey to Soul Church 03:19 The Story of Dan Bellshaw and Light Church 09:43 The Vision for the Church Building 21:52 The Role of Church Buildings in Communities 26:26 The Church and Its Identity 27:41 The Evolution of the Church 29:17 The Role of Church Buildings 30:51 The Significance of Sacred Spaces 31:49 The Power of Memories and Church Buildings 35:17 The Intersection of Physical and Spiritual 40:42 The Journey of Building a Church 44:26 The Future of Church Buildings 48:13 Reflections and Conclusions 👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirmation=1 ** The Rich Martin Podcast ** Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-martin/id1510139697 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NT4ausjFsFmiXwaSnVRUZ Other Players: https://anchor.fm/rich-martin ** Other Links ** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richmartinuk/ Web: http://richmartin.co.uk Articles: https://linktr.ee/richmartin

This conversation with Dan Blythe is all about young people and the church. Dan is the Director of Alpha Youth and has a brilliant deep understanding of the youth culture of today! He talks about how local churches can win when it comes to engaging with young people!   

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Episode 33 is with the amazing worship leader Lou Fellingham. Lou along with her husband Nathan have led worship for over 30yrs all across the UK and the world. Lou is a worship leader, speaker, and songwriter and in this conversation opens up about her learns from 30yrs of leading worship in all kinds of different settings. Lou and Nathan also host a weekly worship online gathering from their living room and Lou talks all about how that came about and how leading worship online is different to in-person. Loads more topics are covered in the episode and it's a refreshingly honest insight into a ministry that has lasted the test of time blessing thousands of people. 

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Episode 32 is with Charlie Burke who is an experienced Church leader, specialising in leadership, and GDO's (God Desired Outcomes) in Ministry contexts. He's passionate about connecting leaders and is now the leader of Exponential Australia (see below). In this episode, Charlie talks about churches that have multiplying DNA at the heart of them. He opens up about the challenges of personal evangelism and how he's started to become accountable to a group on a regular basis in this area. Charlie is a wealth of knowledge in the church planting world and his insights are GOLD!  

Exponential Australia: https://exponential.org.au/

Exponential Australia is a community of activists who champion the cause of healthy church multiplication. They want to see church multiplication stimulated across Australia with leaders raised and new missional churches of all sizes and shapes, across all denominations and movements, being planted throughout Australia.  

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Episode 31 is with Adam Graber (www.adamgraber.com). In today's chat, Adam takes us on a conversation around 'How is digital technology discipling us?' We also explore other digital avenues and how our faith and spirits can be engaged in this relatively young 'space' The digital era!  

Adam Graber co-hosts the Device & Virtue podcast, is a consultant with Leadership Network and FaithTech, and a coach at Wheaton College’s Center for Faith & Innovation.  Adam researches and writes on emerging technologies, and consults with Christian leaders on digital spiritual formation. 

He has developed tech courses for Northern Seminary and Fuller Seminary.  He speaks regularly on everything from the Metaverse to evangelism chatbots. He has written for Christianity Today, The Bulwark, Relevant, Christ and Pop Culture, and others. 

He has a Masters in Digital Theology from Durham University. 

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Episode 30 is with Tom Lancaster - Tom and his wife Kati have planted a church in Zurich, Switzerland called: Kinhouse (https://www.kinhouse.online/).  

In this conversation, Tom talks openly all about the journey, and how he's had to change the way he views starting a church plant (including having no live worship on a Sunday!). Tom also opens up about how he's taken the apostle Paul route of being a tent maker in creating his own finance and how that's worked out. He has a refreshing approach to what growth looks like and talks with peace and a comfortability that should encourage and spur on church builders everywhere! Enjoy as I certainly did  :)   

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This episode is with a great church-building powerhouse of a couple, Steve and Angie Campbell. They have led the C3 Church in Cambridge (UK) for over 28 years, now a church in various locations but one that is deeply respected in the UK and around the world. Steve and Angie open up on lots of their journey including how they have navigated the 28 years from Angie becoming a co-lead pastor with Steve (paid the same wage too!), navigating tough friendship decisions, and re-inventing their leadership on multiple occasions. A brilliant couple, who have so much wisdom to give to anyone building a local church! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did chatting with them.

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In this episode, I speak with Gavin Calver - Gavin is the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. He has a burning passion to see the church working together to share the Gospel throughout the UK. Formerly the leader of Youth for Christ and chair of Spring Harvest, he’s an ordained evangelist and regular public speaker, and has authored six books. 

Gavin talks openly about how Evangelicalism has been heavily defined by the USA and how he sees the term here in the UK and Europe. We also talk all about the church he finds himself planting, in his home with his wife and kids. Commonly known as 'micro church' Gavin explains how it works week to week the highs and lows of this relatively new journey for him and his family! We then also talk about growing up in a Christian home and how Gavin and his wife have intentionally looked at creating a home full of faith where their kids can grow up knowing Jesus. 

More information on the Evangelical Alliance can be found here: https://www.eauk.org/

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ps Leo Bigger of ICF Church, based in Zurich Switzerland (https://www.icf.church/en/) but with ICF church locations throughout Europe. Leo is renowned for his church building over many decades in Europe, his approach is innovative with a heart to reach those who have never heard the message of Jesus. We cover many topics and Leo is upfront and honest about how they have handled the last two years and how they have had to pivot and change to adapt to a changing world. Leo talks about micro church and how they have seen many new churches started in villages and towns throughout Europe, many of whom found ICF through watching them on YouTube. If you're passionate about building local church this will inspire you!

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This episode is with one of the worlds leading trauma therapy teachers - Betsy De Thierry (https://www.betsytraininguk.co.uk/) who works with many organisations equipping them to deal with the effects of trauma in individuals lives. Betsy also is the senior pastor of a church in the UK called Freedom Centre, based in Bath (https://www.freedomcentreuk.com/). In this episode, Betsy unpacks how the local church is, and can be a great place for people navigating trauma. Her insights and wisdom into this area make this podcast a must-listen for anyone leading in the local church...Here's my promise: "If you don't like it I'll give you your money back ;)"  

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This episode is an insight into the journey 3 friends took in October 2021 – Matt Hooper, Pete Gardner and Rich Martin. With decades of friendship in the bank, we decided to call each other on a WhatsApp call every day for 30 days and confess our sins to each other. We wanted to see what would happen – we had all read and heard about other people doing something similar, we all had a desire to be more open and transparent but none of us had ever done a 30-day journey like this before. We essentially wanted to see the scripture James 5:16 in action:

James 5:16 (NIV)

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

It’s honest, raw, and was really good fun to produce! I hope it helps you in your journey. More info at: www.richmartin.co.uk

This podcast is with the amazing Jim McNeish (www.neish.co). A world-renowned leadership psychologist who helps leaders in every sphere to think differently. Jim has helped senior politicians and many well-known church leaders navigate through tough times and in this podcast he unpacks how you can lead whilst still dealing with your own dysfunction.

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In this podcast, I get to speak with Pete Greig all about transitions in ministry and in life. Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teaches at St Mellitus Theological College in London.

Dr. Sharon Stone has pioneered Christian International in Europe over 24 years. She is referred to affectionately as “Europe’s Prophet”. In this podcast, we talk all about the church in Europe and how it can grow more in the prophetic. Dr Sharon shares her thoughts from the role of a prophet to the difference of a prophet and prophecy - She is one of the most humble, kind and generous people...Enjoy!

This podcast is a very honest and insightful look into the journey of two church planters, Ben and Bec Donovan who planted a church in Manchester UK. There journey of launching a church and it not working is told with great authenticity. They open up about what they would do different and advice they would give church planters before they plant! A brilliant insight.

In this podcast, I speak with Simon Gibbes about his research into the epidemic in the world of loneliness and its effects on the church. Simon has spent many years pastoring in the UK with Hillsong and has since gone on to study with Regents Theological College in London. This conversation is based around his final dissertation - Simon's insights and proactive approach to his findings make this a fascinating conversation and one which anyone building church would benefit from listening to!

Note on our incredible sponsor, Compassion!  To make the podcast happen and play regularly I have partnered with Compassion UK! The most inspiring NGO…the start of the podcast says more so listen to the first few mins! A little note, for those texting please be aware:  Texts cost your standard network text charge – alternatively text COFFEE to 07975 008244 if your mobile doesn’t allow shortcodes. We’ll send you a confirmation by text and follow up with a call within a few days. For more information about how Compassion process your personal information, visit www.compassionuk.org/privacy.

So this is a bonus episode with myself (woop), and is based on a staff training session I did for a UK church. Over the last 12 months, I've had the thought regarding 'Vision Driven' churches or ministries and how they are having to move to a new 'V' - Values. It's a 20min unpacking of a thought and the video version is on YouTube (search Rich Martin podcast)  I hope you enjoy it!

In this podcast, I get to have a conversation with Alan Hirsch all about Ephesians 4 and the understanding of the roles of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher (APEST). Alan is known for his innovative approach to mission and is widely considered to be a thought leader and key mission strategist for churches across the western world. He has spent decades looking in-depth at Ephesians 4 and has written an incredible book called 5Q (https://www.alanhirsch.org/books) where he unpacks his findings. This conversation looks at his book and is a fascinating exploration of how the church has been given the tools to see Gods kingdom come and the job we now have is understanding how to unlock and use them. Whatever your previous thoughts about the role of APEST and how they function, this conversation with Alan will encourage you to look again and see the power of the gifts of APEST in new ways!

More information about Alan can be found on his website: www.alanhirsch.org

In this podcast, I get to speak with Justin Dowds who is the CEO of Compassion UK. Justin is very open and honest about his role as a CEO and how he makes tough decisions. Justin also shares insights into how he works with his team to create a healthy workplace culture. Justin opens up about how he structures his Mondays and how he has a solid work-life balance! A brilliant conversation for anyone interested in leadership in any sphere of life!

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Matt Hooper gives his insight into his journey of being a worship leader and also leading a new start-up church in the UK. His wisdom and years of understanding give great insider thinking when it comes to the role of worship in church and also his thoughts on leadership! Matt leads Kingdom Company (https://kingdomcompany.co/) along with his wife Clare Hooper, a new start-up church based in the heart of Manchester, UK.

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In this BONUS EPISODE podcast, we get to hear from Les Moir who is the Executive Manager for the Word & Worship Trust, which aims to see the songs & sounds of the nations released. Les has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community and is the man behind the scenes who has helped shape much of what we sing and hear in a worship context around Europe. Les shares his heart and some great stories...so if you're a worshipper or help lead worship I hope this is a blessing to your world!

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In this podcast...

I get to speak to one of the UK's best and known Evangelists Mark Ritchie. We talk all things local church and Evangelism...does it need reinventing? You will hear Mark share his heart for the role of an Evangelist in the local church and how he sees it working!

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In this podcast...

Anthony unpacks in a raw and honest way the journey he has been on from building a 'Mega Church' model to where he now finds his churches in more a micro church model. His insight and findings are thought-provoking and his way of talking church building methods is inspiring! I LOVED chatting to him and I know you will love listening.

A bit about Anthony...

Anthony is married to Zoe, and have three grown up kids and 4 grand kids. He was a police officer in the centre of Manchester for ten years before going into church leadership in various places around the nation.

Anthony leads Ivy Church; they have become a network of churches meeting in various places including a nightclub, an arts centre, a warehouse, a sports centre and even a church building ;)

Anthony teaches for Westminster Theological Centre and has twice been ‘highly commended’ by Chester University’s External Examiner.

Anthony also leads for NewThing recruiting, encouraging and training leaders of reproducing churches as part of a dream to plant 10,000 new churches across the globe.

His books and resources now published worldwide aim to help people find their way back to God and live life to the full.

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Clare and Paul have been working in the church creative space for a long time. Paul has spent 9 years with Hillsong Worship and now oversees all digital business for Integrity Music worldwide and Clare has spent 20 years using her creative gifts to build the local church in the UK. They have some seriously good stuff to say. From how to think creatively in church settings to making ideas happen within a team this podcast will help anyone who's church building world involves the creative space (which I would argue is everyone ;)

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Andy Hawthorne is the real deal! On this episode, he unpacks his 30+ years of ministry of reaching some of Europes most poor people groups with the good news! His raw, authentic approach to reaching people is inspiring and one of the best interviews I've done. It will challenge and inspire you so buckle up for episode 9!

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Mike is a world leading data scientist and in this episode speaks about the future of church and artificial intelligence...a great conversation and one that makes you think about the future.

Dom and Renke are best friends who run churches in Germany in different cities. They talk openly and honestly about their journey and learns from the past 5 years of church planting.

A conversation all about church discipleship and how a tool developed at Mercy has helped 1000s of people in their walk towards freedom in Christ.

Jon has taken on a church in Norwich UK and now finds himself at the heart of raising millions of pounds to build a new building! His insight and leadership wisdom is inspiring - this is a raw and honest episode.

Taken from a session, I did for an online church conference, this episode un packs some easy wins when working with volunteer teams!

Dave talks openly about some wins of buildings he’s used and some of the pitfalls. He’s got a great take on the journey he’s been on from renting buildings to being in a permanent one! He also throws in lots of church building leadership insight.

Peter and Josh talk about how churches can improve their marketing and where to start! These guys are the real deal, love Jesus and are passionate about churches improving in their ability to let people know about Jesus!

Steve talks openly about the journey of being 2nd in charge, from his time in Hillsong Australia to serving here in the UK. Steve has a brilliant take and excellent wisdom on leading as the 2nd in charge.