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Carl Beech"Anthony is the real deal, a leader full of keen insights into how to unlock the gift and calling God has placed in you. Read this, then get hold of a bunch for your friends."
Dr. Krish Kandiah"Anthony Delaney is a gifted communicator and leader. He has an infectious passion for God and is making an outstanding impact in his community."
The Independent“Delaney is 'above all' a follower of Jesus: he has successfully utilised his engaging, measured manner to grow Manchester's Ivy Church to more than four times its size since he joined as leader five years ago. So significant today is the congregation, that events are now held several times a week at venues across the city, including Cineworld, a warehouse and even a nightclub...”
Dave Ferguson“Anthony Delaney is one of those amazing leaders who loves Jesus, loves the mission and is truly authentic in his faith. I love how Anthony is impacting his community and putting into place a network of reproducing churches to reach the UK. I'm truly inspired by his get-it-done attitude while totally depending on God.”
Mike Breen“Anthony is a rare kind of man. He’s a great leader but he’s honest about his weaknesses. He’s a charismatic personality, but he’s surprisingly self-effacing. He comes from an ordinary background but has never settled for mediocrity. He’s a strong man with a tender heart.”
Tim Morfin“So many people talk leadership theory but are not leading in significant ways. What Anthony brought to the TLG managers was so directly from his personal leadership experience. We were inspired to bring who we are to the leadership opportunities we have, to overcome opposition and build passionate teams who are focused on achieving goals. Inspirational and practical – a great combination!”
Reflection is the only way experience turns into wisdom. Without reflection we simply repeat the same patterns – just faster, and as my friend Michael Orokpo says, “If you are going the wrong way, increased speed is no advantage!’
For a long time the imposter (or accuser’s?) voice in my head said: ‘You’re too young.’
Too inexperienced.
Too early.
Not ready yet.
And then, almost without warning, that voice changed.
Suddenly it was saying:
‘You’re too old.’
It struck me one day that the enemy seems quite happy to use the same tactic in different ways, to get you out of the game – being a spectator instead.
Leadership questions change across the decades. The challenges of your 20s are not the same as your 50s or 70s. Each stage of life brings a different question that shapes who we become and how we lead. Understanding them helps us build a life – not just a ministry.
Most leaders don’t burn out because they lack ability.
They burn out because their giftedness keeps working while their soul slowly runs dry.
And by the time they notice, they’re already standing on dangerous ground.
Are we living in the end times? Reflecting on a prophecy teacher I heard in the 1990s, and why some of the questions he raised about global power, technology, and the Middle East still deserve thoughtful attention today.
What if instead of asking:
“What will I do when I retire?”
We ask: “What hill country is God still calling me to take?”
That’s the question Caleb wanted to figure out at 85. It should challenge and shape our faith today.
What I’m describing is one of the most common and least-talked-about issues in leadership.
From our earliest days — as babies searching for our mother’s face — we are formed by the desire to be wanted, chosen, noticed, and valued unconditionally. That search doesn’t stop when we become adults. It doesn’t stop when we become leaders. If anything, leadership amplifies it.
We’ll do extraordinary things looking for love. Sometimes beautiful things. Sometimes deeply damaging things. The heart’s search for love doesn’t just influence us — it forms us.
Where we look for love, and whether we find it, is where our identity gets shaped.
Some leaders look for it in performance: “If I achieve enough, I’ll be okay.”
Others in people’s approval: “If they like me, I’ll like myself.”
Some chase perfection: “If I can just get it right, I’ll be enough.”
Others pursue popularity: “If enough people follow me, I’ll feel secure.”
Great talk this morning at Ivy Church by Mary Thomason! This post adapted from my notes… What does Romans 12 teach us? Key Takeaways The Journey to Romans 12 Before Paul calls us to holy living in Romans 12, he takes us on a theological journey. He explains why we need a Saviour, who will be saved, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Only then does he tell us what our response should be. This is the culmination of everything that comes before it. Your Body as Living Sacrifice “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Romans 12:1-2 The Power of “Therefore” Notice that word: therefore. It’s not just a transition – it’s a hinge. This “therefore” points back to everything Paul has […]
This is notes from some teaching and discussion I shared today with our staff team and yesterday with our Grow Group leaders. I started by saying I have been in ministry long enough to go through times when talking about being a Pastor and leading pastoral ways was regarded as somewhat passé. I fell for the leader as CEO strategist and yes the church can learn from business (and vice versa) but biblically, leadership in the church is to become under-shepherds of His flock. It’s never ownership – it is stewardship. We don’t lead people for ourselves; we care for people for Him. And the moment we forget that distinction, everything starts to unravel. God is the Chief Shepherd – We Are Under-Shepherds Scripture is unambiguous: there is one true Shepherd, and everyone else leads under His authority. Jesus identified Himself this way in John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd.” And He made it clear that shepherding involves laying down your life for others, not building your own kingdom. 1 Peter 5:2–4 reinforces this: “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care… […]
UK Pastors shy away too often, but teaching about Stewardship is vital – and the Generosity Report 2026 shows that it grows rather than diminishes your leadership (if it’s done the right way).
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending – and contributing on a panel at – the launch of the Generosity Report 2026 from Stewardship in London.