NCMI Podcast
This podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders around the world who partner with NCMI. Discussions focus on leadership and theology, exploring how these leaders advance the Kingdom's work through their local churches in their specific contexts. The show aims to provide insight into the challenges and practices of ministry in diverse settings. It is produced by NCMI and also offers additional resources through their website and app.
Episodes
#11 Honoring in Church Transitions, with Brad Lane
When any ministry undergoes a transition of leadership, we have to be sure to honor each other in the process. Brad Lane has a wonderful testimony of what that looks like as he and his wife Charissa took over leadership of The Crossing Church in Johannesburg (previously Ebenezer Christian Fellowship) from Mannie and Dawn Pereira in 2011.
#10 The Significance of the Apostolic, with Thabiso Motsepe
Thabiso Motsepe and his wife, Didi, lead Cosmo City Church in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa. Thabiso has a strong theological background and diverse experience in apostolic ministry, particularly in a Southern African context. We ask him questions about what it means to be theologically grounded, the significance of the apostolic and how it has shaped his approach to ministry, as well as
#9 Following The Call, with Ethan Venerable
We chatted to Ethan Venerable (Upward Call, Chino, California, U.S.A) at the Global Equip 2025 to talk about following the call on your life, being an elder at a young age, and the importance of local church.
#8 Reaching Highly Secular Cultures, with Fred Dalais
We sit down at the Global Equip 2025 to talk church planting with Fred Dalais, who leads La Cité church in Paris, along with his wife, Vanessa.
#7 Built in Prayer, with Christine Nicotra
We took the podcast on the road at the Global Equip '25 and spoke to Christine Nicotra (GGC Life, Australia) about prayer and the prophetic.
#6 Paul Szczesiak (Abu Dhabi)
We took the podcast on the road at the Global Equip '25 and asked Paul Szczesiak (Cornerstone Church, Abu Dhabi) questions around leadership in his context. 0:00 - Intro to Paul 1:02 - Leading in a new culture 3:03 - Advice to someone stepping into leadership in a multicultural context 4:20 - Fostering unity while honoring a diverse range of cultures5:36 - A story on how cultural differences i
#5 Planting and Leading in Vastly Different Contexts, with Craig Herbert
Craig & Taryn Herbert lead Citadel, NYC - a city with a different culture to the one they grew up in. Craig & Taryn's journey includes leading a site of Cornerstone Church in South Africa, then joining a church's leadership team in Wichita (Kansas, USA) before moving to NYC to plant a church - which ended up becoming a transition instead. In this interview we unpack their journey and Craig
#4 Leading a Global Team, with Tyrone Daniel
When it comes to leading the church today - and leading a global, translocal team - what are the important aspects that truly matter in the Kingdom of God? What will Jesus weigh? And what is actually not important, although we think it is?Tyrone Daniel, who leads the NCMI translocal team, gives us insight into these questions.
#3 Generation Z, with Joel Daniel
Generation Z is full of hope, spiritual openness, and are seeking authenticity. Joel Daniel (Redemption City Church, Colorado) gives us insight into what the Lord may be doing with this generation. We also speak about the Global Equip, Joel's personal journey and experience with the Holy Spirit, and his optimistic vision for the future - as well as the call to the nations and the impact of int
#2 Healthy Church Leadership, with Dale and Angela Marthick
Interviewing Dale and Angela Marthick (Living Hope Church; Sydney, Australia). Topics covered: - What healthy church leadership looks like- How to be your authentic self as a leader- How to break through conventional thinking around how leadership teams look and function- How Trinitarian theology impacts how you leadPlus much more!
#1 Creativity in the Local Church; Thinking Differently About Deacons and Church Plant Support (with Jonno and Erin Warmington)
Interviewing Jonno and Erin Warmington (Cornerstone Church, Johannesburg South Africa) about creativity in the local church, thinking differently about the role of deacons, supporting church plants in a different way, and using your job as a way to do that.
(Old podcast archives) Bivocational Ministry - Werner Badenhorst - Church Planters Training 2023
Werner Badenhorst speaks about planting and leading a church while also working a full-time job in the marketplace.
(Old podcast archives) Greg Mattarelli - Children's Ministry - Church Planters Training 2023
Greg Mattarelli speaks about the importance of children's ministry in a local church.
(Old podcast archives) Testimony: Leading Through Adversity - Mark Wimble - Church Planters Training 2023
Mark Wimble shares his story of learning to lead through very difficult times.
(Old podcast archives) Leading Together as Husband and Wife Pt 2 - Marcus & Adele Herbert - Church Planters Training 2023
Marcus and Adele Herbert speak about how to work and lead together as a married couple.
(Old podcast archives) Leading Together as Husband and Wife Pt 1 - Mark & Justine Wimble - Church Planters Training 2023
Mark and Justine Wimble speak about how to work and lead together as a married couple.
(Old podcast archives) Administration Pt 1 - Glenn van Rooyen - Church Planters Training 2023
Glenn van Rooyen speaks about the role that effective administration plays in a local church.
(Old podcast archives) Finishing Strong - Richard Preston - Church Planters Training 2023
Richard Preston speaks about longevity and how to finish strong in ministry.
(Old podcast archives) What Kind of Church Will You Lead? - Grant Crawford - Church Planters Training 2023
Grant Crawford looks at different kinds of churches and the leadership they require.
(Old podcast archives) Tony Sivewright - Church Planting Testimony - Church Planters Training 2023
Tony Sivewright shares their church planting story and what he wishes he learned in Bible School.
(Old podcast archives) Planting In Another Culture - Matt Jones - Church Planters Training 2023
Matt Jones speaks about planting into another culture, and knowing and answering the call of God.
(Old podcast archives) Testimony: Faith, Courage and Planting a Church - Greig Garratt - Church Planters Training 2023
Greig Garratt shares his church planting story.
(Old podcast archives) Church Media - Colette Meyer - Church Planters Training 2023
Colette Meyer speaks about the role of media in communicating the message of Jesus through the local church.
(Old podcast archives) How a Lead Elder Leads - Matt Jones - Church Planters Training 2023
Matt Jones teaches about the role of a leading an eldership team.
(Old podcast archives) Partnership With the NCMI Team - Craig Meyer - Church Planters Training 2023
Craig Meyer speaks about how local churches partner with the NCMI team.
(Old podcast archives) Evangelism - Keir Tayler - Church Planters Training 2023
Keir Tayler teaches on the role and gift of evangelism in the church.
(Old podcast archives) Our Apostolic Mandate - Marcus Herbert - Church Planters Training 2023
Marcus Herbert points us to the instructions of Jesus in the Great Commission
(Old podcast archives) Finishing Strong - Richard Preston - Church Planters Training 2023
Richard Preston speaks about longevity and how to finish strong in ministry.
(Old podcast archives) "Building According to the Word" Leo Nicotra, Garden Route Equip 2022
Leo brings us to the very foundation of the church that Jesus is building, one not built upon good ideas or our cleverness, but upon the Word of God.
(Old podcast archives) "Generational Harvest" Leon Nicotra, Garden Route Equip 2022
Leon just taps into the prophetic decree God is speaking over this region, as He brings in and raises up not just a single generation, but families for the purposes of His Kingdom.
(Old podcast archives) "The Power Released When We Sow" Caleb Booth, Garden Route Equip 2022
Caleb Booth, who leads a church in Southern California in the US, shares on the powerful reality of what God does when we sow generously. Sowing time, people, resources into the Kingdom of God opens up the 'floodgates' of God's provision and power that can forever change you, your church and your region.
(Old podcast archives) "The Lord & the Laborer" Leo Nicotra, Garden Route Equip 2022
Leo helps us deepen our understanding of just how God sees each of us, to help us to be able to share our faith more effectively, as we grasp His love for us with confidence.
(Old podcast archives) "A Generational Gospel" Q&A w Grant Crawford at the Garden Route Equip 2022
Grant Crawford opens up the Equip with a Questions and Answers session with Leo & Leon Nicotra from Sydney, Australia and Caleb Booth from Southern California in the US, talking along the lines of the generational nature of the Gospel.
(Old podcast archives) "Christlike Leadership Part 2" Tyrone Daniel at Canada East Equip 2022
Tyrone lands the Canada Equipping time reminding us of the type of leaders we must strive to be, following and exampling Christ in every way.
(Old podcast archives) "Christlike Leadership Part 1" Tyrone Daniel at the Canada East Equip 2022
Tyrone lands the Equip time with a key message for all church leadership, that we follow Christ and lead as He would
(Old podcast archives) "What God is Saying to Leaders" Marcus Herbert at the Canada East Equip 2022
Marcus reminds us of the mission and the calling of God upon every generation, as the hour is urgent.
(Old podcast archives) "The Power of the Holy Spirit" Paul McMunn at the Canada East Equip 2022
Paul shares a significant word drawing us back to the 'Source' of all that God has, His Spirit.
(Old podcast archives) "The Presence of God" Brenden Ferriera at the Canada East Equip 2022
Brenden reminds us of our greatest focus, our greatest delight our greatest love...Jesus Christ.
(Old podcast archives) "In My Weakness" Grant Crawford Eastern Cape Equip 2022
Grant speaks to the very real truth that none of us are perfect and we most often learn from our mistakes and failures, rather than our successes. As Paul says of God, "My power is made perfect in weakness".
(Old podcast archives) "Keep Your Eyes on the Drift" Mark Ellwood at the Canada East Equip 2022
Mark points us back to the 'plumb line' we're to not only build by, but to stay focused upon as we move forward, avoiding the 'drift' of the modern church.
(Old podcast archives) "Word of God Through The Spirit of God" Dan Page at the Canada East Equip 2022
Dan talks about going deeper into God's Word and the essential nature of it for every believer.
(Old Podcast Archives) "Taking Action" Marcus Herbert Eastern Cape Equip 2022
Marcus challenges us to be a people of conviction, willing to live and die for the Gospel, referring to Jonathan, David's son.
(Old Podcast Archives) "Expanding our Capacity for the Purposes of Jesus" Paul Nichols at the Canada East Equip 2022
Paul speaks into how we step out into the calling of God, in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
"The King & the Kingdom" Tyrone Daniel Eastern Cape Equip 2022
Tyrone reminds us of the mission we're called to and the One we're called to do it for and with.
"Isaiah 54" Minda Nichols at the Canada East Equip 2022
Minda opens the book of Isaiah and reminds us of God's promises and goodness, as He calls us into the unknown.
"Signs of the Kingdom" with Tyrone Daniel at the Canada East Equip 2022
Tyrone helps us to see what God is doing in the midst of our times, the signs of His Kingdom and power advancing His plan, in spite of circumstances.
"Leadership Session" with Tyrone Daniel at the Canada East Equip 2022
Tyrone spends some time with the elders and leaders from churches in the region, encouraging, challenging and spurring them on in this great calling.
"How does God Reach the Unreachable?" Eddie Baker Gauteng Equip 2022
Eddie Baker from Germany speaks from the context of so many 'post Christian' societies in our world and how we can reach those who think they have no need of faith, God or Christianity.
"Cold to Burn" Frank Kurebwa Gauteng Equip 2022
Frank Kurebwa takes us into Matthew 24, as the scriptures challenge us with the realities of our day and how we're to respond as God's people.
"Reaching the Unreached" Rob Forbes Gauteng Equip 2022
Rob Forbes from Germany, stirs our hearts, passion and reminds us of the urgency of our calling to reach the unreached people of the world.
"The Master's Gold" Steve Wimble Gauteng Equip 2022
Steve Wimble from Durban, South Africa, reminds us of our stewardship of God's church, people and will and the value He places on each.
"Biblical Blueprint" Leo Nicotra Gauteng Equip 2022
Leo Nicotra from Sydney Australia, lays out the Biblical plans of God for who and what His church is to be.
Paul Collinson - Gauteng Equip 2022
Paul Collinson from Australia, shares at the Gauteng Equip regarding God's intention for unity and the powerful reality of a people that stand together in the things of God.
'Disqualifications From Leadership' John Mphaphuli
Churches gathered from across the North West Province of South Africa for a time of Equipping through various Ephesians 4 gifts in partnership with the NCMI Team.
'Preparing The Bride' Chanelle Rossouw
Churches gathered from across the North West Province of South Africa for a time of Equipping through various Ephesians 4 gifts in partnership with the NCMI Team.
'Neighbors & Nations' Joe Cano
Churches gathered from across the North West Province of South Africa for a time of Equipping through various Ephesians 4 gifts in partnership with the NCMI Team.
"Advancing The Kingdom" Malcolm Black
Churches gathered from across the North West Province of South Africa for a time of Equipping through various Ephesians 4 gifts in partnership with the NCMI Team.
Staying Resilient In A Hostile World Mark Meeske
Churches gathered from across the North West Province of South Africa for a time of Equipping through various Ephesians 4 gifts in partnership with the NCMI Team.
"Called to Commission" Final Session Pt 2 Tyrone Daniel
Tyrone lands the equipping time, reminding each of us that we are called by God for just this time, by His plan, His purpose and to impact the world.
"What is Truth?" Pt2 Dudley Daniel
Dudley answers one of the greatest questions of our day, as the world bend and contorts what is true, there is one measure of truth that we can all depend upon.
"Called to Commission" Final Session Pt 1 Tyrone Daniel
Tyrone lands the equipping time, reminding each of us that we are called by God for just this time, by His plan, His purpose and to impact the world.
What is Truth? Dudley Daniel
Dudley answers one of the greatest questions of our day, as the world bend and contorts what is true, there is one measure of truth that we can all depend upon.
Panel Discussion "Church Leadership" Day 3 Session 4
We sit with a panel consisting of Tyrone Daniel, Russ Doty, Chris Smith and Leo Nicotra to chat through church leadership, church planting and partnership with the team.
"Let Us - Unity" Paul Collinson Day 3 Session 3 Aus Equip 2022
Paul preaches out of Genesis with the essential reminder that when we are in unity, there's nothing we can't accomplish in Christ.
"How a Local Church Partners With a Translocal Team" Session 2 Day 2 Darren Prosser
Darren, from Adelaide, Australia, unfolds the Biblical standard of the local church, in partnership with the translocal team, impacting and reaching the nations with the Gospel.
"The Translocal Wineskin" Dudley Daniel Kingdom Life Church
Dudley Daniel, preaching at Kingdom Life Church in Adelaide, Australia, defines and deepens our understanding of what God intended for His church to become.
"He is Building His Church" Session 1 Day 3 Matt Doty
Matt, from Melbourne, Australia, breaks down the heart and the methods of God's plan to build His church.
"The Hallmarks of a Spirit Filled Church" Evening Session Day 2 Cliff Cherry
Cliff Cherry, from Hamilton, NZ, opens up the scriptures to reveal the traits of a church that is filled with, walking with and relying upon the Spirit of God. This is a key teaching and reminder for every church and every believer.
"Fruitfulness" Dudley Daniel Kingdom Life Church
Dudley Daniel preaches at Kingdom Life Church, Australia, speaking into the very truth that God called all believers to, fruitfulness.
"Activating the Priesthood" Panel Discussion Session 3 Day 2
Our panel chats through what 'Marketplace Ministry' or the priesthood of all believers, looks like outside the regular church meetings and how we can activate God's people to fulfill their individual calling.
"Outside the Walls" Day 2 Session 2 Chris Smith Australia Equip 2022
Chris, Equipped Church in Denver, CO reminds us of the great calling that is upon every believer and the urgency for the church to equip each of us for our role to play.
"Sowing & Reaping" Dudley Daniel Kingdom Life Church Australia
Dudley Daniel, preaching at Kingdom Life Church, Australia, encourages each believer in their value in the Kingdom of God and the very purpose for which we're here.
"The World at its Worst Needs the Church at Her Best" Tyrone Daniel Evening Session Day 1
The world is in a very tough place, but the answer isn't a fearful and hesitant church. It needs a church that understands and is about the Kingdom, bringing unwavering hope and salvation in Jesus, to a world in dire need of it.
"Lessons from Lockdown" Panel Discussion Aus Equip 2022
A panel of church leaders from Australia share some of the lessons learned during the COVID lockdowns and what God has been doing through it, as well as some of the incredible fruit that came from it.
"Church Planting" Tony Sivewright Church Planter's Training 2022
Tony Sivewright talks about church planting. This was shared at a Church Planters and Lead Elders Training week in South Africa during March, 2022.
"Church Planting Testimony" Eddie Bakker
Eddie Bakker (Christengemeinde Nordhorn/Germany) shares his testimony of church planting into Germany, the many realities of planting and the wisdom of trusting God every step of the way. This was at a church planters and lead elders training in South Africa.
"Answering the Call" Grant Crawford. Church Planter's Training 2022
At a ministry evening during a Church Planters and Lead Elders training week, Grant Crawford speaks on answering the call. This was filmed in South Africa, March 2022.
"Leading for Impact" Australia Equip 2022 Session 2 Part 2 Tyrone Daniel
Tyrone speaks into the honest and real things leaders face, bringing freedom and focus that will make each of us more effective!
"Leading for Impact" Session 2 Part 1 Tyrone Daniel
Tyrone speaks into the honest and real things leaders face, bringing freedom and focus that will make each of us more effective!
"Transition-Testimony" Steve Wimble. Church Planter's Training 2022
Steve Wimble (City Hill Church, Durban, South Africa) shares his story on transitioning leadership and the lessons learned. This was shared at a Church Planters and Lead Elders Training week in South Africa during March, 2022.
