Transforming Communities Through Church Planting | with Alan McWilliam

In this episode of the Delaney Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney speaks with Alan McWilliam, an ordained minister and church planting advocate. They discuss Alan's journey of faith, his passion for evangelism, and the transformative work of the Cairn Movement in Scotland. The conversation highlights the engagement of Gen Z in church activities, the revival trends in Scotland and Ireland, and the challenges faced by church leaders today. Alan shares insights on community impact, food poverty solutions, and the collaborative efforts in church planting. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of connection, community, and the upcoming Kingdom Come event.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alan McWilliam
02:01 Alan's Early Faith Journey
05:08 Experiences in Street Outreach
09:24 The Glasgow Send Event and Gen Z Engagement
11:00 Revival Trends in Scotland
17:21 Transforming Faith Communities
28:34 Cairn Movement and Church Planting Network
36:17 The Importance of Collaboration in Church Leadership
39:02 Defining What Counts as Church
44:24 Navigating Church Decline and Missional Creativity
49:39 The Evolving Concept of 'Being Of' in Church
52:42 Restoring Balance Between Local and Translocal Church
01:00:33 The Role of Cross-Cultural Missions
01:02:14 Kingdom Come Mission School and Future Opportunities