In this episode, Chris speaks with Maria Pavey and Verity Yeates from the UK Church Administrator Network (UCAN) where they talk about releasing the gift of administration within staff and volunteer teams to serve the mission of churches better.

Maria:

Maria Pavey is an Operations & Network Manager for the UK Church Administrators Network (UCAN), specialising in development & systems. Maria has 17 years’ experience as a Church Manager, supporting a leadership team. She has spent most of the last 45+ years in an AOG church, serving in various ministries and has a passion for the gift of administration and helping churches to excel at being safe, missional communities.

Verity:

Verity Yeates also serves as a Network & Operations Manager for UCAN, specialising in communications & engagement. Verity formerly worked as an administrator for a large busy church in Devon for over 6 years and has over 20 years’ experience in administration. She’s passionate about supporting and equipping church administrators and helping church teams to thrive as they serve their mission together.

Suggested Links:

Join UCAN: https://www.churchadministrators.net/join 
UCAN Local Groups https://www.churchadministrators.net/localgroups 
UCAN Conference: https://www.churchadministrators.net/newsposts/2025/04/nationalconference 
UCAN Training: https://www.churchadministrators.net/training 
Church Workers HR Service: https://www.churchworkers.net/ 
Church Office: https://www.thechurchoffice.co.uk/ 
John Truscott: https://www.john-truscott.co.uk/Resources 
Stewardship Resources: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/resource-hub 
Ecclesiastical Resources: https://www.ecclesiastical.com/document-library/?q=&facet_audience=&facet_documentType=35531&facet_productService=&facet_dateMonth=&facet_dateYear= 
Wellbeing Support: https://thrive-worldwide.org/ 
ChurchSuite: https://churchsuite.com/
Expense Plus: https://expenseplus.co.uk/ 
Trust Advice – governance, Training, policies: https://www.trustadvice.org.uk/ 
ACAT – Finance support: https://www.acat.uk.com/ 
Thirtyone:Eight - Safeguarding: https://thirtyoneeight.org/ 

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In this episode, Chris welcomes back Dr. Mark Button to the show where they talk through Mark's PhD studies on Paul, leadership and power. We also introduce a brand new tradition for a returning guest.

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In this episode, Chris talks with Grace Bloxham from Through The Roof, and they talk about how churches can affirm, integrate and commission people with disabilities of all types.

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In this episode, Chris talks with Beth Collingridge all about how the church can be a more welcoming, inclusive and developmental place for single people. Beth shares some fantastic insights from the work she does with the Single Friendly Church Network.

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Today, Chris's guest is Ps Aran Richardson. Aran is the Senior Pastor of Riverside Church Exeter and also the leader for the  Professional Standards Team for AoG. 

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In this episode, Chris talks to Governance expert, Andy Strajnic. 

https://pathwayconsultancy.org

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In this episode, Chris talks with Sarah Lee about her book 'Dear Aimee' and discusses navigating disability in the life of the church.

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In this episode, Chris talks with Dr John Andrews about his book, 2:52 Learning to Grow on Purpose.

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Today Chris's guest is Pastor Susan Hind. Susan is the Senior Leader of One Church in Leicester along with her husband David. They came to Leicester to lead Trinity Life Church together in 2007 after serving 20 years in an AOG church in Nottingham. They are deep lovers of Jesus, life, people, and the presence of God.

Susan is a Bible teacher carrying a prophetic gifting. She loves seeing people develop and grow in their faith. She carries a heart of compassion and a passion for prayer.

David and Susan have two sons and three granddaughters as well as a dog called Cova!  Susan and David love food, music, exercise, laughing, and God’s creation. 

Dessert: Ice Cream – Mr Whippy Ice Cream

Resource 1: How to Pray by Pete Grieg

Resource 2: The Care Website + Weekly Email

Resource 3: A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller

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Pastor Dominic Yeo is the Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. 

Dessert: Fruit Cake / Sorbet
Resource 1: Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman https://amzn.eu/d/5wRFG60
Resource 2: Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard https://amzn.eu/d/jcvxur9 
Resource 3: The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner hhttps://amzn.eu/d/hbIXJBO

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