Anthony Delaney - Leader

"A short but insightful read that can change lives forever – Anthony proves again that deep truths don’t have to be complex."

Dave Ferguson President, Exponential

"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."

Carl Beech The Message, CVM

"Anthony Delaney is a gifted communicator and leader. He has an infectious passion for God and is making an outstanding impact in his community."

Dr. Krish Kandiah Founding Director, Home For Good

“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...”

The Independent From 6 page colour feature on Ivy Church. Read it here

“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.” 

Dave Ferguson NewThing USA, Exponential 

“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.”

Mike Breen 3DM Global Team Leader

“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!”

Tim Morfin CEO of The Lighthouse Group

Thinking about leading...

#NTGlobal Josh Howard – What constitutes a Church?

What is a Church? We can’t talk about a unified curriculum for church planter training if we don’t agree what church is. What’s the most simplified version of a church? Curtis Sergeant. Trained Ying Xai! Draw a Triangle Jesus in the centre. What does it do? Love God at top Love one another Make Reproducing Disciples Cf Knowing, Growing, Going. Celebrate, Connect, Contribute This is the main thing. We have all kinds of other things we do that get in the way of that. Put a box around the triangle. 4 things that can get in the way of the triangle Money – can serve it or stop it Buildings – can help or hinder it Staff – if they do everything, so others don’t. Programs – if we make discipleships a course to do, not a life to live. Triangle churches can be small, medium or large. Butt how about you build a church out of little triangles, gathering together and celebrate what God has done through the week. What type of people are we training that will be […]

Dave Ferguson – 5 Questions For Catching God’s Vision #NTGlobal

#NTGlobal Day 2   Isaiah 43:19-20 There is something new happening and we are part of it. 5 Questions for catching God’s vision: GOD Question; where is God at work? PARTNERSHIP Question; what can we do better together than alone? GIFT-MIX Question– what are the unique gifts of this group? LEVERAGE Question – If you could do anything to change the world, what are the key leverage points for change? MOMENTUM Question – what is an initial win to create momentum? That’s how you get traction/confidence. WHY SHOULD WE CREATE A GLOBAL LEADERSHIP RESIDENCE PARTNERSHIP? God is already working in this way We can create parallel partnerships without slowing down what we are doing individuals We are all churches with apostolic gifting and bias The key leverage points for church planting is the apprenticing of leaders If we do it, it can create a big win to build momentum for the future.

#NTGlobal, in Nairobi. Day One, Session one – Who’s In The Room? New Thing Global

Pastor Oscar Muriu from Nairobi Chapel introduces his team and various movement leaders: Nick – Executive Pastor Bejee – she leads the leadership development program for NC Esther – hosts teams and conference Pastor Morafi – leads a planting movement across Africa (9), ready to plant in Burundi, Ethiopia and now in Germany (with Chogo and Kevin) Pastor Collins – slum churches in Nairobi (36) – 14 planted this year. 16 ready to start soon. Pastor Luke – oversees planting from Nairobi Chapel Tobias – in Mombasa Steve, Richard, Ngari, in Nairobi, Albo too – but he’s going to Milwaukee soon. Lamaz – in Botswana And they are looking to plant in all 54 capital cities in Africa, at the moment they have planted in 3. And are working to plant into London & Germany. Oscar: God has placed his power in us. This is an important international meeting – heaven is watching! Joe Wilson – started 34 churches so far, 15 on the way, in former Soviet Union. Great work happening – especially in Albania. With him is Altin, […]

Why Should England Tremble?

I went for a run again this morning. I turned onto Spath Rd, on the way to the park – and saw a clump of reflective jackets and a Police Car on that quiet suburban street outside a house. ‘Oh no,’ I thought, ‘What’s happened?’ I’m aware of various sexual assaults, robberies and other major incidents locally in recent months so I sent up a quick prayer. Then I saw that in the midst of the four jackets, the purpose for the surfeit of uniformed manpower. One of the four was holding a speed camera to point at passing cars. I found it hard not to shake my head as I ran past and carried on for my run. When I came back a little while later (I don’t run that fast), the four were still there together. I decided I should voice my opinion as a local person to them. i realised as I was closer that all four were actually PCSOs rather than Police Officers, though one of them had a white cap on which used to be […]