In this episode of the Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby chats with John Grunewald, Director for Rhema Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, about his inspiring journey from an unsaved background to becoming a key leader in the global Rhema movement. John shares incredible stories of faith, the founding of Rhema in Germany, his heart for missions, and what it takes to build leaders and plant churches across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. If you're passionate about Bible schools, church planting, leadership development, or simply want to be encouraged by what God is doing around the world, this conversation is for you!You'll hear about John's transformative encounter with the gospel, pioneering Bible schools in new nations, the secret work happening in hard-to-reach places, and practical steps for anyone who wants to get involved—whether through prayer, volunteering, leadership training, or giving.Want to know how books and teaching resources spark movements at the grassroots level? Curious about Rhema's vision and why Europe remains a region of burning passion for John after 30+ years? This episode is packed with revelation, inspiration and practical encouragement that's sure to ignite your day.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:00 John's story: from atheist to faith03:47 Life-changing Bible study and surrender to Christ05:03 Getting filled with the Spirit & charismatic community07:01 The call to Bible school & finding Rhema10:00 Meeting Michelle, marriage, and early ministry11:00 Prayer for Europe: the beginnings of a vision12:18 Moving to pastor in Indiana—trusting God's lead13:11 The first trip to Germany & starting a Bible school14:26 Rhema Germany: launch and growth15:03 Multi-campus expansion and strategy in Germany16:13 Leadership of Rhema in Europe, Africa & Middle East17:23 Explosive worldwide growth: from 14 to 100+ schools19:08 Taking responsibility for Africa and the Middle East20:23 Unseen work in sensitive nations: prayer needed22:42 Brexit, visa challenges, and continuing the vision25:40 Raising up future leaders for Rhema’s ongoing work26:36 Why Rhema? The message of faith and transformation28:29 The revelation of the Word and its impact29:27 Why Europe? A personal calling30:45 Vision for the next 5-10 years: leadership and hunger33:00 Key Rhema priorities: Bible schools, church planting, leadership training, translation34:03 The power and purpose of books for a grassroots movement38:10 Real-life stories: hunger for the Word in Europe40:10 Translating and distributing books across nations41:17 The scale of Rhema: students, graduates, campuses worldwide44:46 Developing leaders from Tulsa—practical steps47:03 Leadership training, team building, and practical how-to’s51:14 Biblical organization and delegation: lessons from Acts & Exodus52:18 Practical advice for those ready to grow as leaders54:46 How to get involved: prayer, volunteering, giving55:47 Where to connect: grunewald.org and more56:24 Closing words and encouragementDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you were encouraged! Want to support or get involved with Rhema in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Head to rhema.eu or grunewald.org for more info!

Welcome to the Ignite The Day Podcast, hosted by Rhema UK and Ireland Bible College. In this episode, Toby sits down with Ant to dive deep into the world of church planting, casting vision, and what it really takes to ignite lasting change in Europe and beyond. Whether you’re a RUKI student, alumni, a church leader, or just passionate about seeing new churches flourish, you’ll find practical insights on leadership, building church culture, and leveraging powerful tools like DCPI (Dynamic Church Planting International).Ant shares the story behind repurposing long-established churches like High Wycombe, planting a multicultural pentecostal church in Florence with just four faithful women, and reaching the Republic of Georgia and Bournemouth through principles of vision, consistency, and faith. If you want to know what church planting looks like in the 21st century, and how to develop leaders, mentors, and a pipeline for sustainable growth, this conversation is a must-listen.You’ll also discover how tools like DCPI empower movements, denominations, and local churches across different cultures—plus some candid leadership lessons around vision, finances, and building teams.Connect, get inspired, and learn how to step into the church-planting journey God is calling you to.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Ignite The Day Podcast00:14 What is DCPI? Dynamic Church Planting International explained01:55 The history and vision behind DCPI04:17 How DCPI fits within Assemblies of God & other denominations06:26 DCPI’s principle-based, adaptable training08:25 Church planting in the 21st century: lessons from High Wycombe10:28 Transitioning an established church to a church-planting culture13:14 Processes, Pathways, and Pipelines for church growth17:00 The value of every member in the body of Christ18:03 Stories of planting churches: Florence, Italy23:55 Lessons learned from the first church plant25:51 Planting in the Republic of Georgia29:43 Bilingual and multicultural church planting in Bournemouth32:57 Keys to finding people of peace and organic church planting33:18 Building atmosphere and culture across diverse locations34:11 Closing thoughts, how to connect, and next stepsLooking to connect or learn more?Church Planting and DCPI: churchplantingtraining@leecpi.euVibe Church: ant@vibe-church.comConnect Online: Vibe Church Europe WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share. Join us next time as we ignite your day with encouragement, inspiration, and revelation—to help you live the life God has called you to.

In this episode of Ignite The Day Podcast, Toby Avery sits down with Ant Lee from Vibe Church in High Wycombe to talk all things church planting, vision, and following the call of God. Ant shares the journey of how he and his wife Sarah became pastors of Vibe Church, his experience with Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), and the powerful story of how God downloaded a vision for Europe—plus what it looks like to receive and carry vision in real life. From learning to discern God’s voice, embracing divine timing, to holding onto vision until it matures, this conversation is packed with revelation and encouragement for RHEMA UK and Ireland Bible College students, alumni, and supporters.Subscribe now to catch part two and never miss an inspiring conversation!Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Ignite The Day Podcast00:15 - Introducing Ant Lee and Vibe Church01:23 - Ant’s first encounter with RHEMA and DCPI02:09 - How Ant and Sarah became pastors of Vibe Church05:47 - The prompting of the Holy Spirit and receiving God’s vision07:00 - What it’s like to receive a “downloaded” vision from God08:16 - Interpreting recurring visions and journaling the process10:14 - Trusting God to open doors and walking in faith11:38 - Vision for planting churches in Europe12:05 - Seeing a prophetic picture: Dream, confirmation, and more13:51 - When and how to share vision with others15:00 - Learning to be led by “it seems good to us and the Holy Spirit”16:07 - Balancing faith, timing, and God’s sovereignty17:37 - The journey of allowing vision to mature before sharing19:17 - Vision as part of family and marriage purpose20:38 - End of Part One & Subscribe for Part TwoLike, subscribe, and join us on this journey to ignite your day with inspiration and empowerment!