Welcome to the first episode of our rebooted podcast. We have a new name, a new look, a new format and a new host.   This first taster episode looks at the importance for leaders and others of taking a retreat in the midst of the challenges we have faced.   Hosted by Glenn Innes and Lisa Holmes. 

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Recast Ep 1: Rebrand, Reboot and Retreat

Tim Giovanelli is a baptist pastor in Sydney Australia.  He is pastor of Manly Life Church This conversation was recorded for use in a seminar at the Baptist Union of Scotlands canopy event.   You can find the seminar here. 

4:07 Is digital the future of the church? A conversation with Tim Giovanelli.

Baptist minister, Darnell Starks joins the podcast to help us begin to think about some of the issues of race and racial injustice.  Links mentioned in this podcast: MIGcast on twitter  

4:06 A conversation about race with Darnell Starks

Peter Lynas, UK director of Evangelical Alliance, joins us to share some observations and insights on how and what the church is doing during this period of lockdown and crucially how the church might reset itself as we begin to think about what might be on the other side of this crisis.  Links referred to in this episode:  Evangelical Alliance Evangelical Alliance Coronavirus Resources Reframe Course Andy Crouch article "Leading beyond the blizzard" Andy Crouch article "Redemptive leadership in survival times" Mark Sayers book Reappearing Church Peter's podcast Being Human  

4:05 Peter Lynas on church in lockdown and beyond.

Scott Brennan is the team leader of Lighthouse Church in Prestonpans on the outskirts of Edinburgh.  Scott joins the MIGcast to share some thoughts on mission and evangelism in this strange time.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Lighthouse Central Church The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Scott's Blog

4:04 Scott Brennan on mission and evangelism during COVID19 crisis.

Rev Aimee Aitken, pastor of Leslie Baptist Church, joins us to reflect on the challenges of pastoring in this time of crisis.  Articles referred to in this episode: Aimee in the Baptist Times NT Wright on Lament.

4:03 Aimee Aitken on Pastoring during COVID-19

Baptist Union of Scotland General Director Martin Hodson joins us to discuss some of his thoughts on the current situation in Scotland and how Baptist Union churches are responding. 

4:02 Martin Hodson discusses our current situation.

In our current crisis, many churches are going online, most of us in a hurry.  Over the next few episodes we are going to gather stories of what people are doing and how they are getting on.   This episode looks at Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Hillview Community Church and Portobello Baptist Church  and how they each approached this challenge and what lessons they have learned.   If you have specific questions please contact the podcast on twitter (@BUSMigcast).  Glenn can be found @glenninnes Stephen @StephenCROBAR  Martin @martinjclarke

4:01 A conversation on experience of 'going online'.

This episode is the final part of our three part conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network. We talk about what micro-churches can and do look like in practice, we discuss Brian's reading habits and discuss some of the books he has found most influential over the past year.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based in Dublin.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Links relevant to the episode: Underground Network MicroChurches: A smaller way Underground Church

3:03 Brian Sanders Part 3

This episode is the second part of our three part conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network. We talk about what a micro church is and how it is an idea or practice that might help the church in the post-christendom western world. We also explore issues around discipleship and mission.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based in Dublin.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Links relevant to the episode: Underground Network MicroChurches: A smaller way Underground Church

3:02 Brian Sanders Part 2

This episode is a conversation with Brian Sanders of the Underground Network.  Brian started a network of churches in the Tampa area, the Underground Network, and is now based in Dublin.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Links relevant to the episode: Underground Network MicroChurches: A smaller way Underground Church

3:01 Brian Sanders Part 1

This episode is a conversation with Ali Laing of the Baptist Union, Sam Donaghy of Tribe Students, Dan McElderry of Hillview Community Church and Sam Hibbard of Sheddocksley Baptist Church.  Invest is a year long training program run by the Baptist Union and other partners. We spend our time in this conversation looking at the key challenges and opportunities facing younger Christians in a missional sense but also some of the challenges that exist within the church for them.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  Organisations mentioned in this episode: Invest Training Program Hillview Community Church Sheddocksley Baptist Church Resources mentioned in this episode: Naked Truth Project

2:09: Trainees - The Church, Mission and Millennials

This episode is a conversation with Rich Robinson of Catalyse Change and Central Church in Edinburgh.  Rich works both in the local church and in a trans-local capacity as a coach and consultant for churches around the globe.  He is uniquely placed to bring insight to us from around the world while understanding our local Scottish context.  Our conversation covers a host of topics critical to churches engaging in mission today, including; generational challenges, the importance of relationships, the significance of local churches and the pace of cultural change.  The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  The conference mentioned is our Innovation Conference which will take place on November 26th at Easterhouse Baptist Church. Info and bookings available here.   Organisations mentioned in this episode: Catalyse Change Creo Resources mentioned in this episode: New Power by Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans Sacred Fire by Roland Rolheiser

2:08 Rich Robinson - Innovation & Mission

This episode is the second part of our conversation with Ali Boulton from the New Housing Hub. In this episode we explore with Ali some of the keys to thinking about how we can engage new housing developments and see faith communities established in them.  Ali has for 10 years been engaged in mission on a new housing development. She moved onto a new development with her family as the first people onto the new site and set about being a blessing to all who would follow after them.  Our conversation looks at both the theoretical and practical aspects of establishing a church community on a new housing development as well as considering how churches might think about getting involved in projects nearby them.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  The conference mentioned is our Innovation Conference which will take place on November 26th at Easterhouse Baptist Church. Info and book available here.   Organisations mentioned in this episode: New Housing Hub Resources mentioned in this episode: Pioneering Ministry in New Housing Areas  

2:07 Ali Boulton - Church in new Housing Developments Part 2.

This episode is a conversation with Ali Boulton from the New Housing Hub. In this first conversation of two we cover Ali's experience of beginning a new work on a new housing development.  Ali has for 10 years been engaged in mission on a new housing development. She moved onto a new development with her family as the first people onto the new site and set about being a blessing to all who would follow after them.  Our conversation looks at both the theoretical and practical aspects of establishing a church community on a new housing development as well as considering how churches might think about getting involved in projects nearby them.    The MigCast is hosted by Glenn Innes and is a production of the Mission Initiative Group of the Baptist Union of Scotland.  The conference mentioned is our Innovation Conference which will take place on November 26th at Easterhouse Baptist Church. Info and book available here.   Organisations mentioned in this episode: New Housing Hub Resources mentioned in this episode: Pioneering Ministry in New Housing Areas  

2:06 Ali Boulton on churches in new housing developments Part 1

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