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Podcast by Dan Alger
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In this episode, our very own Janie Williams hosts a conversation with Vandi Melton and Kirstin Magnuson. Delving into the intricacies of planting a church alongside one's spouse, they candidly explore both the joys and trials encountered along the way. They offer valuable insights and practical wisdom applicable to anyone, whether directly involved in church planting or not.
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger and Brandon Walsh delve into the significance of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in church planting. They discuss the importance of equipping individuals for vocational ministry, the benefits of sacramental theology, embracing the risk of failure, as well as confronting fears associated with launching new initiatives. It’s a great conversation that we know you’ll find helpful!
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a helpful conversation with Bishop Dan Gifford of the Anglican Network in Canada. They talk about the role and purpose of bishops, the benefits of episcopal governance for church planting, as well as how bishops can advocate for church planting.
Just a reminder: This season of our podcast is brought to you by the generous support of our friends at Trinity School for Ministry, the Anglican seminary in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. They share our dedication to form Christian leaders for mission and we're grateful to partner with them. You can learn more about their programs at www.tsm.edu.
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger connects with our friend Daniel Yang (World Relief). Daniel is well acquainted with the world of church planting, having planted churches himself and also through his time at The Send Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. Daniel is a friend of Anglicanism, and we asked him to give his perspective on the strengths and potential weaknesses of our church planting movement.
In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a captivating conversation with Jim Salladin from Emmanuel Anglican Church, NY. They delve into the dynamics of urban centers, discussing their beauty, brokenness, and the profound wonder and awe inherent in proclaiming the gospel within cities. This conversation offers great insights into the challenges and opportunities of urban ministry.
Just a reminder: This season of our podcast is brought to you by the generous support of our friends at Trinity School for Ministry, the Anglican seminary in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. They share our dedication to form Christian leaders for mission and we're grateful to partner with them. You can learn more about their programs at www.tsm.edu.
This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Jon Thompson, a pastor and author based in Ontario, Canada. They talk about the role of perseverance in church planting (and ministry in general), and how our understanding of calling can fuel us to press on. Make sure you check out Jon's new book Perseverance, as well as his other books: Convergence, and Deliverance.
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This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Kevin Harlan from Made to Flourish (madetoflourish.org). Delving into the intersection of daily work realities and spiritual formation, they explore the significance of integrating these aspects into all our endeavors. The discussion also sheds light on the advantage of a well-crafted residency program to shape the next generation of leaders, pastors, and church planters.
If you want to explore how to develop a Residency within your church, we are offering an exciting opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 27-28th. Discover more about our Residency Builder event at www.always-forward.org under events, and be part of the movement towards cultivating impactful leadership.
Welcome to Season 8 of the Always Forward Podcast! In this episode, Canon Dan speaks with Seth Cain about how to navigate a call to church planting—the questions one needs to consider on a personal level as well as what questions need to be explored on an organizational level.
Season 8 of the Always Forward Podcast is just around the bend. In this preview episode, Canon Dan shares about some updates to our podcast, our new partnership, topics we will cover this season, as well as some upcoming events. We can't wait to share this season with you!
Here a bonus episode of the Always Forward Podcast! Listen in on a conversation between Canon Jeff Bailey and Rev. Claude Atcho, Vicar of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA, and author of the Reading Black Books (available everywhere books are sold).
In this engaging dialogue, Jeff and Claude delve into the profound ways our Anglican heritage ignites perseverance, the significance of immersing oneself in the local context, the enduring importance of joy as the cornerstone of our mission, and so much more. You're in for a treat—don't miss this episode!
On this special unscheduled episode of the Always Forward Podcast Canon Dan speaks with Fr Jason Hill, planter at Kingsfield Mission in Maui, Hawaii. Learn how this young church plant is helping with relief efforts in the wake of the tragic wildfires and how you can support this sister church plant as they bring hope amid the flames.
Find out more about Kingsfield Mission and GIVE to their relief efforts on their website at www.kingsfieldmaui.com
Two Canons for Church Planting, Tuck Bartholomew and Jim Salladin, had a conversation around Tim Keller's life and legacy. Both were directly influenced by Dr. Keller's ministry and had plenty to share on this closing episode of Season 7.
Church planting is inherently a sacramental work--so how do we reclaim that sacramental work? Dr. Hans Boersma, keynote speaker at our upcoming Always Forward Conference in September, joins the show to discuss. You can get more details on the conference at www.always-forward.com/af-conference-2023.
How can we assess the health and state of our plants...before it's too late? Jim Griffith joins the show to discuss.
Recently the Global Anglican Future Conference convened in Kigali, Rwanda. Dan shares how church planters can navigate their work with the variety of issues swirling about in the international Anglican Communion.
How are the rich traditions of liturgical worship a gift to the work of starting new churches? Shawn McCain joins the show to interview Dan Alger on his new book, Word & Sacrament: Ancient Traditions for Modern Church Planting
Anxiety doesn't just exist within us; it exists between us. Rev. Kris McDaniel, rector of Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta, joins the show to discuss family systems theory and how it applies to church planting.
How do spiritual disciplines or practices shape our lives and work in church planting? Fr. Aaron Damiani joins the show to discuss.
Hear the story of a church planting movement that's taking shape in West Virginia from Canon Ben Sharpe.
Your church is full of people who are NOT in full-time vocational ministry like you are. So how can we as church planters faithfully empower our parishioners in their vocational callings? Dr. Nathan Hedman joins the show to discuss.
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This was a great podcast when they were still making episodes.