Something remarkable is happening among young people. Church attendance for Gen Z has quadrupled. Bible sales are soaring. Spiritual hunger is everywhere, but it's not exclusively Christian.
In this essential conversation, Tim Alford (National Director of Limitless) joins Mark Pugh to unpack:
"You can't develop deep spirituality in eight-second reels," Tim warns. "If we have a generation who continues to be digitally addicted and wildly overstimulated, those things are falling on shallow soil."
This is a moment the church cannot afford to miss, but we need to do things differently.
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In this stirring episode of the Elim Leaders Podcast, host Mark Pugh sat down with James Aladiran, founder of Prayer Storm, to explore the spiritual urgency facing the UK today.
James shares a prophetic call to arms for the Church - a call to awaken, contend, and reclaim the spiritual airways over Britain.
Discover more about Prayer Storm at prayerstorm.org
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In this episode of the Elim Leaders Podcast, Elim’s General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, tackles one of the most difficult and least talked about topics in church life - money.
Joined by Elim minister, fundraiser and author Wendy Pawson, this timely conversation confronts the awkwardness leaders often feel when teaching on generosity, tithing, and financial discipleship.
With warmth, courage and biblical insight, Wendy shares her own story, the vision behind her new book Generous with a Capital G, and why now is the time for leaders to embrace bold conversations around money and mission.
Whether you’re a church leader unsure where to begin, or looking to cultivate a culture of joyful giving in your church, this episode will challenge, equip and encourage you.
Why is generosity so important?
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Purchase the Generous with a Capital G book, download the reading plan and discussion questions: Generous with a Capital G - The Big Church Read
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Ever wonder how the prophetic can enhance church leadership? In this new Elim Leaders Podcast episode, Rachel Hickson discusses just that!
Join Mark Pugh and Rachel Hickson as they explore integrating the prophetic into pastoral care, preaching, and more.
Discover insights on hearing God's voice and its impact on ministry. Listen in and transform your approach!
Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church.
You’ll hear leaders reflect on how their APEST gifting shapes their leadership, ministry relationships, and team dynamics. These sessions are practical, honest, and full of insight—ideal for anyone seeking to grow in their primary and secondary ministry strengths.
Whether you're exploring your own APEST profile or leading others through theirs, these recordings are a great next step for deeper clarity, collaboration, and whole-body ministry.
Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church.
You’ll hear leaders reflect on how their APEST gifting shapes their leadership, ministry relationships, and team dynamics. These sessions are practical, honest, and full of insight—ideal for anyone seeking to grow in their primary and secondary ministry strengths.
Whether you're exploring your own APEST profile or leading others through theirs, these recordings are a great next step for deeper clarity, collaboration, and whole-body ministry.
Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church.
You’ll hear leaders reflect on how their APEST gifting shapes their leadership, ministry relationships, and team dynamics. These sessions are practical, honest, and full of insight—ideal for anyone seeking to grow in their primary and secondary ministry strengths.
Whether you're exploring your own APEST profile or leading others through theirs, these recordings are a great next step for deeper clarity, collaboration, and whole-body ministry.
Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church.
You’ll hear leaders reflect on how their APEST gifting shapes their leadership, ministry relationships, and team dynamics. These sessions are practical, honest, and full of insight—ideal for anyone seeking to grow in their primary and secondary ministry strengths.
Whether you're exploring your own APEST profile or leading others through theirs, these recordings are a great next step for deeper clarity, collaboration, and whole-body ministry.
Recorded live at Elim Leaders Summit 2025, these sessions focus on one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4: apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching. Together, they form the APEST framework—helping leaders understand their unique calling and how it contributes to the life and mission of the Church.
You’ll hear leaders reflect on how their APEST gifting shapes their leadership, ministry relationships, and team dynamics. These sessions are practical, honest, and full of insight—ideal for anyone seeking to grow in their primary and secondary ministry strengths.
Whether you're exploring your own APEST profile or leading others through theirs, these recordings are a great next step for deeper clarity, collaboration, and whole-body ministry.
Join us for the Elim Leaders Summit opening session, which sets the scene of our 'Equip The Saints' theme. Watch Elim's General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, unpack how you can find your place in the five-fold ministries.Over three days, we will look into how apostolic vision, prophetic insight, evangelistic passion, pastoral care, and teaching wisdom, should function together so we can reveal the multifaceted nature of Jesus Himself.
In this session, Jonathan will share practical insights, personal experiences, and biblical examples to enhance leadership skills for those serving on teams. This session promises valuable takeaways for anyone looking to grow in their leadership and teamwork.
Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Rugby Elim with 30 years of ministry experience. He co-leads Revive Rugby, helping churches partner together in Rugby.
With the help of other health care chaplains and real-life stories of encounters, Debbie will share about eight key facets of health care chaplaincy. Having ‘assembled the octagon’ Debbie will ask “Is God calling you to this shape of ministry?’
Debbie Howard is lead chaplain at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Building a culture that unites and releases every generation to build God’s Kingdom.
Mike is Associate Pastor at Rediscover Church and author of 6 children’s books and a children’s album. He has a passion to see the generations growing together on the discipleship journey.
Healthy churches don’t grow by accident—they grow when every person on the team is intentional. Whether you’re on staff or serving as a volunteer, your role is vital in building a thriving, life-giving church. We’ll unpack key principles for church growth, explore what makes a church truly healthy, and discover how you can contribute to a culture of strength, unity, and impact.
Boyd and Sharon are the National Leaders of Elim New Zealand
and the Senior Pastors of Elim International Church in Wellington, New Zealand. They have devoted their lives to building the local church, raising up leaders, and helping people fall in love with Jesus.
Join this interactive session as Ben and Sam share about the heart posture, mindset and actions that can set up young people to lead well.
Sam joined the Elim ministry at 23 leading a church in the Welsh
valleys. He is now the Associate Pastor at City Church Cardiff.
Ben is the Director of Ministries for Limitless, and is on the leadership team at Living Waters Church, Chorley.
Steve Kempton hosts Elim Global leaders to share what they have learned from planting 200+ churches and what God can do through people willing to go where He sends them.
Steve is a former Elim missionary to Nepal and is Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Weston Super Mare. Steve is facilitating Elim’s church planting programme and training church planters around the world.
Need help with your youth work? Thinking of starting or developing your youth work? Limitless Pioneers is here to assist you in this. Hear about how Limitless Pioneers can help you grow your church by investing in young people.
Explore the challenges that neurodiverse individuals face trying to fit into a neurotypical church environment, how church settings, practices, and expectations can unintentionally create barriers for neurodiverse individuals, and highlight practical ways churches can foster an environment of understanding and accessibility.
Ishbel Straker is the CEO and founder of I. Straker Consultants and is recognised as an expert in the field of addiction and the treatment of co-existing mental health problems.
Have you sensed God may be calling you to Christian ministry? Have you considered joining with Elim in our mission to reach our nation for Christ and build His Church? This seminar will give you an opportunity to hear more about what ministry in Elim looks like and how you could explore the possibilities. Hear the stories of two young people who have stepped out and responded to God’s call to give their lives in serving Jesus today.
Jenny is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Ministry Foundation Certificate Course Leader at Regents Theological College, and also serves on the MIT Development Team.
In this practical and engaging workshop, Rich Hasnip teaches some easy to learn (but lifetime to master) techniques for incorporating storytelling into preaching as well as some tips for becoming a more dynamic and gripping communicator.
Rich Hasnip leads the Applied Theology and Performing Arts course at Regents Theological College. He is passionate about helping others explore the Christian faith through story and creativity.
