Episodes

How To Think Creatively | Seminar

June 07, 2013 14:19

Join us as we unpack the birth of a creative idea: how good ideas happen, how to nurture creativity and how to think differently. Ije Nwokorie is the managing director of Wolff Olins, one of the leading branding agencies in the world, whose recent work includes the London 2012 Olympics brand. Al is the Creative Director of Alpha & HTB. Join them in conversation as they unpack how to get your creative juices flowing.

How to Read The Times | Seminar

June 07, 2013 14:13

Freedom to Love: Authentic Sexual Liberation | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 14:00

Audio Only. ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ This not only summarises the gospel, it also summarises the meaning of human sexuality: for the call to love as Christ loves is inscribed by God right in our bodies as male and female. Join Christopher West, as he looks beyond mere prohibitions to the overall biblical vision of sexuality that provides the truth that sets us free to love in God’s image.

How Do We Live Out God's Hospitality? | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 14:00

Audio Only. ‘God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing.’ (Psalm 68:6) God invites us all to come home into the loving, hospitable relationship between Father, Son and Spirit. Because we have been welcomed into God’s hospitality, we are asked to also invite the strangers in our midst into that same welcome. Whether in our family, church-family or wider communities, how do we extend this invitation to the vulnerable and marginalised? How can this be sustainable...

Raising a Generation of Transformational Leaders | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 13:59

Audio Only. Releasing and multiplying young leaders is a hallmark of growing churches and organisations. Packed with vision, challenge and inspiration, this session will practically equip you to move beyond tokenistic gestures and engage in the dangers and delights of raising up young leaders in your context.

Leadership in the Monastic Tradition | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 13:58

Audio Only. People in the church can be suspicious of the term ‘leadership’ because it sounds secular and modern. However, deep in Christian tradition, monastic wisdom has honed principles of leadership based on the teaching of the gospel for more than fifteen centuries. These principles are enshrined in the Rule written by St Benedict for monks and nuns in the 6th century. Fr Luigi Gioia will introduce these principles, applying them to the life of our communities today and looking at how ...

Church Planting: Reawakening the Sleeping Giant | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 13:56

Audio Only. Church planting is increasingly being seen as a key to church growth in the UK. The recent report ‘Church Growth in Britain: 1980 to the Present’, edited by David Goodhew, recommends that every Anglican diocese should have a church-planting strategy. In the United States, church planting has already been acknowledged as the most effective method of seeing the church across the nation grow.

Patrick Lencioni | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 13:55

Audio Only. Pat will describe the three most unique and challenging pitfalls that prevent churches from achieving organisational health. He will draw upon his experience of working with church leaders at all levels, and present specific advice for mitigating the painful and unnecessary politics that prevents well-intentioned people from bringing others to God.

Growth Drivers | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 13:46

Audio Only. Tim is a successful businessman and corporate strategist who will be sharing his research from the Sydney Diocese on what drives church growth. Tim has spent significant time seeking to understand the important contributing factors behind church growth. This seminar will equip you with ways that you can drive growth in your own churches and others.

Worship Central: Standing on the Edge of Something New | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:52

Audio Only. There is an urgent need to train and release worship leaders, musicians and songwriters in the local church. With a look at the new Worship Central Course – an exciting resource that is being used all over the world ­– Tim will unpack how we can cultivate communities of worship and build effective teams that will lead with great humility and skill.

Leading Churches to Transform Communities | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:49

More than winning people into the kingdom, the church is here to touch and transform communities and the city. Besides faith, vision, character and courage, which would be vital in this venture, we will explore some leadership principles and the biblical paradigm for community transformation that will help us anchor such an adventure of faith.

Leading Churches to Transform Communities | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:49

More than winning people into the kingdom, the church is here to touch and transform communities and the city. Besides faith, vision, character and courage, which would be vital in this venture, we will explore some leadership principles and the biblical paradigm for community transformation that will help us anchor such an adventure of faith.

God, Sex and the Universal Longing | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:48

Audio Only. From beginning to end, the Bible tells the story of marriage. It begins with the marriage of man and woman and it ends with a vision of the ‘Marriage of the Lamb’, the eternal embrace of Christ and the church. Christopher West presents this astounding vision of heaven as the ultimate fulfillment of the deepest and most ‘wild’ yearnings of our heart for sexual love and union.

What Does God's Hospitality Look Like? | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:47

Audio Only. 'God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing.' (Psalm 68:6) God invites us all to come home into the loving, hospitable relationship between Father, Son and Spirit. Because we have been welcomed into God’s hospitality, we are asked to also invite the strangers in our midst into that same welcome. Whether in our family, church-family or wider communities, how do we extend this invitation to the vulnerable and marginalised? How can this be sustainable...

Greater | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:47

Steven Furtick is the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church based in Charlotte, NC. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, Greater, which focuses on igniting God’s greater vision for your life. In this session, he will be sharing his aspirations and experiences from his years of learning and ministry at Elevation Church and beyond. 

How the Arts Can Change the World | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:46

Three unique voices bring a fresh perspective on how music, media and fashion can change the world. Simon Ward is the Chief Operating Officer of the British Fashion Council, Fi Costa works looking at the effects of music on wellbeing, and Ruth Awogbade is the founder of Magnify, a creative lifestyle magazine aimed at empowering women.

Naked Without Shame: Sex "In the Beginning" | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:45

Audio Only. The tension, conflict, and difficulty in the sexual relationship seem ‘normal’ today. Jesus, however, challenges us to recognise that ‘it was not this way in the beginning’ (Matthew 19:8). In the beginning, man and woman experienced the free-flow of God’s ‘wine’ (divine love) between them. The tragedy of the original sin is that we have all ‘run out of wine’. But the good news of the gospel is that Christ came to restore God’s wine to the sexual relationship in superabundance. C...

How Do We Live Out God's Justice | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:44

Audio Only. ‘And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?’ (Micah 6:8) Our God is a God of justice, restoration and freedom. How do we rethink our view of justice in light of the picture of justice and mercy God has shown us? How does this affect our view of the criminal justice system and those caught up in it? What impact does this have on our church communities and how can our church communities impact the justice systems in ...

Safe Families for Children (SFFC) | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:43

Audio Only. When a crisis strikes, many of us rely on relatives and friends for support. However, some parents have no one to assist them through both the crisis and caring for their child. This type of social isolation combined with stress can increase the likelihood of child neglect, and some children become looked after by the local authority.

God at Work | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:42

Audio Only. Ken Costa, leading banker and author of God at Work, looks at what God thinks of our workplaces.

A Catholic Perspective: How Can Alpha Impact My Parish? | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:41

Audio Studio. In this session Fr James will give practical advice on how to integrate Alpha into the parish: How does Alpha fit into the overall vision for the parish? What about follow up? How does Alpha lead into small groups and catechesis? How do we create a framework to support the growth within the parish? This session is essential for those seeking to maximise the impact of Alpha in their Catholic parish.

Learning to Lead for Life | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:41

Audio Only. So much of life rises and falls on good leadership. This session will be unpacking the principles behind the new HTB Leadership College, looking at how to lead self, lead others and lead leaders.

The Other Six Days: Rethinking Mid-Week Discipleship & Community | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:40

Audio Only. Every church leader really wants to grow disciples. We'll share how HTB does discipleship after Alpha and outside Sunday services, how the different activities fit together and how that has driven church growth. We'll be honest about the progress we've seen and the challenges we're facing.

You Can't Always Be Certain But You'd Better Be Clear | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:39

Audio Only. Uncertainty is always part of the leadership landscape and underscores the need for good leadership. This seminar will explore how to give clear leadership when you’re encountering relentless uncertainties or unresolved tensions in leadership.

PG Tips: Growing Your Prayer Life | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:36

The most powerful thing any leader can gain from this conference is not technical, but spiritual; that you would return home newly equipped and energised to walk closely with God. Of course, we know that prayer was the key to Christ's ministry and that it has been the heartbeat of Christian leadership, in every sphere of society, ever since. But we also know that prayer can be bewildering, boring and hard. In this session, Pete Greig will talk honestly and humorously about his own discoverie...

PG Tips: Growing Your Prayer Life | Seminar

June 07, 2013 11:36

The most powerful thing any leader can gain from this conference is not technical, but spiritual; that you would return home newly equipped and energised to walk closely with God. Of course, we know that prayer was the key to Christ's ministry and that it has been the heartbeat of Christian leadership, in every sphere of society, ever since. But we also know that prayer can be bewildering, boring and hard. In this session, Pete Greig will talk honestly and humorously about his own discoverie...

The Importance of Being a Cultural Leader | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:35

Audio Only. Patrick Lencioni will deviate from his regular slate of topics related to organisational leadership and management and discuss the importance of becoming a cultural leader – something in greater need than ever in a world that is losing its sense of truth, grace and love.

Theology of the Body | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:33

Audio Only. The sexual revolution presented an enormous challenge to the church.  How are we to respond? Christians across denominational lines are discovering the answer in the late John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. This bold, biblical response to the sexual chaos of today’s world is transforming lives, healing relationships, and saving marriages around the globe. Join Christopher West, the world’s most widely recognized teacher of the Theology of the Body, as he unfolds this life-chang...

What Does God's Justice Look Like? | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:33

Audio Only. ‘And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?’ (Micah 6:8) Our God is a God of justice, restoration and freedom. How do we rethink our view of justice in light of the picture of justice and mercy God has shown us? How does this affect our view of the criminal justice system and those caught up in it? What impact does this have on our church communities and how can our church communities impact the justice systems in ...

A Catholic Perspective: Why Alpha? | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:32

Audio Only. Fresh from the Synod on the New Evangelisation, Marc will show how Alpha is bringing about pastoral and personal conversion, leading to church growth and playing an essential role in developing lay leadership within the parish. This session will be particularly relevant for Catholics who are new to Alpha, and those who want to be refreshed in their vision for evangelisation through the local parish. 

Why Alpha? Global Mission, Local Vision | Seminar | Audio Only

June 07, 2013 11:30

Audio Only. Alpha started as an idea: to make it easy to share your faith. Today over 20 million people have heard about Jesus through Alpha. In 10 years time this could be 100 million. What happens next is up to you.

Alpha Innovation: The Future of Alpha | Seminar | Audio Only

June 06, 2013 14:23

Audio Only. Alpha Innovation: The Future of Alpha and How To Be A Part Of It. How do we invite a generation to explore life? Join Al Gordon, Tim May, Ije Nwokorie and the team as they unpack some exciting changes impacting Alpha. If you care about reaching the next generation, you're not going to want miss this session. #InviteaGeneration #Alpha #AlphaLab

Patrick Lencioni | Seminar

May 28, 2013 10:13

Patrick Lencioni, President of the Table Group, discusses the importance of becoming a cultural leader at the 2013 Leadership Conference.  

Steven Furtick | Seminar

May 28, 2013 10:12

Steven Furtick of Elevation Church, North Carolina shares his aspirations and experiences from his years of learning and ministry at Elevation Church and beyond at the 2013 Leadership Conference.  

Steven Furtick | Main Session

May 28, 2013 10:04

Steven Furtick of Elevation Church, North Carolina shares from 2 Kings 2:1-15, the call and life of Elisha the prophet, at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Nicky Gumbel | Main Session

May 28, 2013 10:02

Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB & Pioneer of Alpha, speaks about spiritual and emotional health at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Justin Welby | Main Session

May 23, 2013 10:45

Nicky Gumbel interviews Archbishop Justin Welby at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Cardinal Schonborn | Main Session

May 23, 2013 10:43

Nicky Gumbel interviews Cardinal Christoph Schonborn at the 2013 Leadership Conference.  

Chris Hyman | Main Session

May 23, 2013 10:42

Nicky Gumbel interviews Chris Hyman, Chief Executive of Serco Group plc,  at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Ele Mumford | Main Session

May 23, 2013 10:36

Ele Mumford, National Director of Vineyard Churches, speaking on God's empowering presence at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Bill Hybels | Main Session

May 23, 2013 09:51

Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, speaking on practical leadership in the local church at the 2013 Leadership Conference.

Books

In the Beginning
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