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. Are you in the market for comfortable, light-weight, dri-fit clergy shirts? Check out our friends at hookandshepherd.com. Use the code 'AF10' for your first purchase. You'll support Hook & Shepherd's good work, you'll get great shirts, and you'll also support our work at Always Forward, as we will receive $25 per order as an affiliate. It's a win, win, win.

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.