Leaders in Living Rooms

LILR 125 | Alpha and Holy Trinity Brompton Icon Sandy Millar on Burnout and Leading Change
Today, Sean welcomes Sandy Millar, a renowned figure in the Holy Trinity Brompton movement and the Alpha course. Sandy shares his remarkable journey from law to ministry, driven by transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. He reflects on the foundation of the Alpha course, the rise of charismatic renewal within the Anglican Church, and the significance of humility and loyalty in leadership. Sandy underscores the essence of faith-led ministry, offering insights for pastors navigating challenges, fostering community, and leaning on God's overarching plan.
Welcome to Episode 125 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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WHO IS SANDY MILLAR?
Sandy Millar is married to Annette and they have four children and eight grandchildren. He practiced as a barrister for ten years before being ordained and served as a Curate at Holy Trinity Brompton in London under 2 vicars before changing places with the latter one. He was Vicar there for 20 years after that and worked closely with Nicky Gumbel on Alpha before moving to three parishes in North London. During that time he was consecrated as a Bishop in Uganda. He remains an Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Dioceses of London and St Edmundsbury. He is retired and they live in Suffolk.
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