Leadership Special Jim Thornton & Reiss Gillingwater: ‘Leading to engage with Gen Z’
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Andy Peck talks with two men involved in Wellbeing Church, a new style of church in Hertfordshire which creates opportunities for young people to engage with Christian faith. Jim Thornton is one of the pioneer leaders and Reiss Gillingwater on the team that develops connection with Gen Z through online gaming and Football. They discuss how this fresh expressions approach came about and the leadership challenges that have arisen.
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Released on 22 Oct 2025
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