Ian Williams AOG GB Leadership Team

Ian is Area Leader for West of England. He is senior pastor of Riviera Life Church in Torquay,a church that he pioneered in 1995. Riviera Life Church(formerly known as Living Waters Christian Centre) continues to grow impacting the lives of many people each week,through its' relevant teaching and life giving message. Ian's personal mission statement is,'Determined to make the difference'. He carries a passion to see the church fulfil its' God-given purpose. Ian and Jackie have 4 children.

Ian Williams AOG UK writes about 'The Health Check' 'when we planted the church in 1995 with a small group of like minded individuals,we were enthusiastic and crazy enough to try anything that was morally,ethically and theologically acceptable. Our desire was to see a strong and healthy community of born again,faithfilled and courageous believers established that would impact the world in which they live. At a very early stage of planting the church,we realised it was our responsibility to maintain and cultivate an emotionally,healthy spirituality that would help with longevity and build a faith legacy. So how do you maintain and cultivate an emotionally,healthy spirituality in the midst of a busy schedule and hectic lifestyle?'

Ian continues:- 1)Remain connected to God at all times,through His Word and in prayer. 2) Learn the art of contemplation,reflection and confession. 3) Have realistic expectations of yourself and others. 4) Discover the importance of a sabbath and work from rest. 5) Choose your friends and ministry companions wisely'

Ian continues, 6) Enjoy life,have fun along the way and laugh a lot! 7) Take your work seriously,but don't take yourself too seriously. 8) Guard your heart. 9)Learn to forgive and forget and don't hold grudges. 10) Have regular emotionally,healthy spirituality health checks. God's plan for your life is to burn on and not burn out!'

My wife and I have been to Riviera Church,Torquay a number of times and it is certainly a thriving community church!

Ian Williams is a true 'father in the faith' to so many. He is forthright and bold,but humble and unassuming! It is good to know that we have men like this leading in Assemblies of God UK.

'Know when to change. 'It's time to change when the pain of staying in the current state outweighs the cost of change' (Ian Williams)

'Church exists to build strong and healthy lives with God at the centre' (Ian Williams AoG UK)

'The load that I carry is to champion the next generation' (Ian Williams AoG UK

'I need to carry my personal revelation of God,the welfare of my family,to minister and set an example' (Ian Williams AoG UK)

'You are grown to the threshold of your pain' (Ian Williams)

'The lifestyle of a leader' 1) Live intentionally 2) Live contentedly 3) Live devotedly 4) Live relationally 5) Live healthily 6) Live with integrity 7)Live sustainably 8) Live resilently 9) Live respectfully 10) Live securely 11) Live life to the full (Ian Williams

'A cloud the size of a man's hand appeared on the horizon and it was the shape of the UK' (Ian Williams. Inspire AoG GB Training 2018)

'If you don't find your prorities you get distracted (Acts of the Apostles 6) It produces value but also relegates something else. Seek first the Kingdom' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Breakthrough is on its' way' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Never underestimate the importance of preparation' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Personal devotion is important to prevent burnout. Find a rhythm with God and stick to it' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Vision'. 'Vision is the indespensable quality of every leader. Leaders see possibilities of a greater future. Visionary leaders are culture architects' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Vision takes you there,sustains you there and takes you to the place you need to be. It's the bridge between the present and the future' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)

'Vision is not just what you see,it's how you see. There's a difference between sight and vision' (Ian Williams AoG GB Training 2018)