In this episode of the Future Church Podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the launch of the High Impact Church and the importance of discipleship through the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework. He emphasizes the significance of personal testimonies in sharing faith and the transformative power of Jesus in one's life. The conversation highlights the need for hope in a world filled with despair and encourages listeners to actively engage in their faith journey.

• The Future Church Podcast aims to reach a diverse audience.
• High Impact Church is focused on engaging the global youth culture.
• Discipleship is structured around the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework.
• Personal testimonies are powerful tools for evangelism.
• Sharing your faith can be done naturally and authentically.
• The birth of Jesus is a pivotal moment in history.
• Evangelism is about connecting people with Christ, not just church attendance.
• Hope is a vital aspect of the Christian faith.
• Every believer has a unique story to share.
• Jesus desires a personal relationship with each individual.

00:00 Introduction to the Future Church Podcast 02:28 Launch of High Impact Church 02:58 Knowing, Growing, Going: Discipleship Pathway 04:20 Sharing Your Faith: Personal Testimonies 10:31 The Great Commission and Making Disciples 19:28 Inviting Jesus into Your Life

In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the discipleship pathways being implemented at Ivy Church, focusing on the 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework. He emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with God, growing in love for Jesus, and applying biblical knowledge in practical ways. The conversation also highlights the significance of spiritual practices such as Bible reading and prayer, and the need to equip others for discipleship.

• Discipleship pathways help individuals grow in their faith.
• The 'Knowing, Growing, Going' framework is essential for spiritual development.
• Building a relationship with God is foundational to discipleship.
• Transformation comes from engaging with the gospel, not just information.
• Growing in love for Jesus is a key aspect of discipleship.
• Knowledge of the Bible must be coupled with love and action.
• Practices like prayer and Bible reading are vital for spiritual growth.
• Equipping others to share their faith is crucial for community growth.
• Discipleship is a continuous journey without a defined endpoint.
• The church's role is to meet the needs of the community while making disciples.

00:00 Introduction to the FutureChurch Podcast 01:45 Discipleship Pathway: Knowing, Growing, Going 05:20 The Importance of Scripture in Discipleship 11:09 Growing in Love for God and Others 17:01 Practices for Spiritual Growth 22:32 Equipping Others for Discipleship

Paul Lloyd with his wife Vicky leads Victory Outreach Church in Salford and they travel globally as part of that incredible ministry.

He had a background in combat sports but after an injury in his teens he fell into depression which took him into the world of Eastend and Essex gangs, heroin addiction and crime. He talks with ex-cop Anthony about why people get addicted and how at 27 years of age he was set free by Jesus Christ after in his hour of need a prizefighter friend told him the good news.

Their time together is profoundly hopeful as Paul describes the hopelessness of atheism and scientism to change lives for good, and why “the church must not just bring a message of lifestyle change, but life exchange!” It just gets better after that bit - so cut out an hour for this fantastic, humorous episode and help us share the hope by liking, reviewing, sharing and subscribing.

Find out more at https://www.vomanchester.org.uk