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How should leaders react to opposition? Where should Christians stand on capital punishment? Should secular schools make space for religious practice?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Graham Beynon (Head of Local Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past weeks.
00:00 - Introduction
07:35 - Is changing a leader the way to success?
12:35 - Reacting to opposition to church leaders
18:02 - Where do Christians stand on capital punishment?
24:04 - Should secular schools make room for religious practice?
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Conferences for women in ministry are invaluable opportunities to invest in and care for women who serve in the local church.
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Elinor Magowan (Director for Women's Ministry) and Rachel Sloan (Director for Women's Ministry) to discuss the importance of investing in women in ministry in the church and how conferences can serve them.
00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - FIEC conferences for women in ministry
03:25 - Why do senior pastors need to know about conferences for women in ministry?
08:36 - Investing in women serving in the church
11:46 - Thrive and Ministry Wives Retreat 2024
This episode was recorded on location at The Hub conference.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church (1 Corinthians 12:8). What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Gavin Smith (Christ Church Newport) to discuss the role of administrator in the church, where it fits into church life, and support and resources for administrators.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
03:02 - The role of an administrator
08:37 - 'The Church Office'
14:12 - What policies should churches have in place?
18:41 - First steps for smaller churches
22:53 - Delegating administration responsibilities
27:51 - What policies do churches often miss?
Show notes
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
What can we take from the 'Alan Bates vs the Post Office' drama and scandal? How should we respond to miltary action in the Middle East? How could the conversion therapy plans in Scotland affect church ministry?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss stories from the news over the past weeks.
Show notes
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
How can church leaders encourage and support those who are working in our churches with children and young people?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Ed Drew, Director of Faith in Kids, to discuss encouraging and recruiting volunteers for children's work, the problems faced by both larger and smaller churches, and how to train and equip volunteers.
Show notes
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
In the final episode of In:Dependence in 2023, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (National Director) take a look back at the encouragements and challenges for FIEC and FIEC churches over the past year.
Show notes
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Christians are foreigners and exiles in this world. So, how do we help people in our churches think about how they live in and engage with the world?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by David VanDrunen, professor at Westminster Seminary California and author of Living in God's Two Kingdoms, to discuss how churches and Christians are to engage with the world around them.
Show notes
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Show notes
You can watch a video of this episode and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
How significant is the Church of England vote to trial same-sex blessings? How should we respond to another bill to ban 'conversion therapy'? What can leaders learn from the cabinet reshuffle?
00:00 - Introduction
Show notes
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
What are the challenges and needs of gospel work in Scotland? How can people pray and support gospel work in the nation?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North England) to discuss the needs of gospel work in Scotland and how they can be addressed.
00:00 - Introduction
02:03 - Challenges in city centre ministry in Scotland
07:23 - Cultural changes in Scotland
10:23 - Unreached areas
15:21 - Revitalisation in Scotland
17:36 - Addressing gospel need at Charlotte Chapel
19:24 - Planting in Aviemore
23:45 - Can you be English and plant a church in Scotland?
24:40 - Is denominational decline an opportunity for churches?
26:38 - Leadership pipeline challenges
Show notes
You can see a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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