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  • BONUS: Making Faith Magnetic (with Dan Strange)

    In this bonus episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) speaks to Dan Strange (Director, Crosslands Forum) about his new role at Crosslands and his new book, 'Making Faith Magnetic'.

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Crosslands Forum (crosslands.training)
    • Making Faith Magnetic (thegoodbook.co.uk)
    • You can read a review of 'Making Faith Magnetic' on the FIEC website.

      This episode was recorded at the 2021 FIEC Leaders' Conference in Edinburgh.

      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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      • 9 min
      • Building for the Long Term (with Matt Jones)

        Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church's new building has been 10 years in the making, and was built with a long term vision in mind.

        In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) chats with Matt Jones (pastor, Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church) about their new building which officially launched in April 2022. They discuss the journey from vision to launch and the long-term thinking that has been at the forefront of the whole project.

        This episode was recorded at the FIEC Local Conference held at Wall Heath Evangelical Free Church.

        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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        • 30 min
        • Conversion Therapy Ban, Opposing War, and Public Image

          What can church leaders learn from the confusion over the conversion therapy ban, and how can they pastor people who are being impacted?

          Should leaders be more vocal in opposition to the war in Ukraine?
          How important is public image in leadership?

          In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the big stories in the news over the past week.

          Resources mentioned in this episode
          • Human rights watchdog publishes single-sex spaces guide (bbc.co.uk)
          • The Rest is History podcast (goalhangerpodcasts.com)
          • Connecting Ukrainian Refugees with UK Hosts (fiec.org.uk)
          • 2022 FIEC Leaders' Conference tickets (fiec.org.uk)
          • You can watch a video of this podcast 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.

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            • 35 min
            • Pastoral Ministry in a Smaller Church

              How does pastoral care fit into church life? What are the particular distinctives for smaller churches when it comes to pastoring?

              In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Pete Campbell (Pastor, Capel Fron, Penrhyndeudraeth, North Wales) to talk about his journey into ministry, the role of pastoral care, and what life is like in a smaller church.

              You can watch a video of this podcast and access further 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.

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              • 30 min
              • BONUS: Piano Playing with Phil Moore

                In this bonus episode, Phil Moore (Cornerstone Church, Nottingham) shares tips and insights with Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) about leading sung worship in church from a piano.

                Resources mentioned in this episode

                • Music and Singing in the Local Church (fiec.org.uk)
                • Music Ministry UK conferences (music-ministry.org)
                • 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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                  • 33 min
                  • Caring for Church Musicians

                    Music and singing is important in church life, and so are the musicians who lead us. In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) chats with Phil Moore (Cornerstone Church Nottingham) about how church leaders should care for and develop the musicians in their church.

                    You can watch a video of this podcast and access further resources related to this episode on the FIEC website.

                    Resources mentioned in this episode

                    • Music and Singing in the Local Church (fiec.org.uk)
                    • Music Ministry UK conferences (music-ministry.org)
                    • Sung Worship and Copyright in Online Services (fiec.org.uk)
                    • Songs for Streams (copyright free music) (music-ministry.org)
                    • Hymns for Use in Church Services, Sung at the Aber Conference (emw.org.uk)
                    • Lyric Videos (gochattervideos.com)
                    • 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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                      • 32 min
                      • Zelensky's Leadership, Rising Living Costs, and Gender Identity

                        How has President Zelensky shown good leadership? How can we lead our churches through rising living costs and in response to gender identity issues?

                        In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the big stories in the news this week.

                        Resources related to this episode
                        • Spring Statement 2022 (gov.uk)
                        • Ending physical punishment in Wales (gov.wales)
                        • Sparing the Rod: Is Smacking a Duty of Christian Parents & an Issue Requiring Civil Disobedience if Banned? (john-stevens.com)
                        • Amid protests, Penn swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win Division I national championship (espn.co.uk)
                        • You can watch a video of this episode 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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                          • 31 min
                          • Training Volunteers in Youth Ministry

                            In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Mel Lacy (Growing Young Disciples) and Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer, and new Sunday school leader) to discuss kids and youth ministry in church, and how to equip and train volunteers.

                            Resources mentioned in this episode

                            • Growing Young Disciples (fiec.org.uk)
                            • Seen and Not Heard? Children in Sunday Services (fiec.org.uk)
                            • You can watch a video of this episode 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:

                              • Instagram
                              • Facebook
                              • Twitter
                              • 34 min
                              • BONUS: Sharing and Praying for One Hundred

                                In this bonus episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) talk about 'Pray for One Hundred': what it is, why we are doing it, and how churches can get involved.

                                You can find out more and submit your gospel projects 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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                                • 11 min
                                • Training for the Harvest Field

                                  What might it look like to train up the next generation for church ministry? How can we prepare leaders in church planting well?

                                  In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Harker, Director of 9:38 and Acting Principal of the London Church Planting Academy, to discuss church trainees and apprentices, training church planters, and his work with the National Ministry Survey.

                                  Resources and websites mentioned in this episode:

                                  • iServe Africa (iserveafrica.org)
                                  • 9:38 (ninethirtyeight.org)
                                  • London Church Planting Academy (londonplantingacademy.org)
                                  • Co:Mission (co-mission.org)
                                  • Union School of Theology (ust.ac.uk)
                                  • Crosslands (crosslands.training)
                                  • City to City (citytocityuk.com)
                                  • Results of the National Ministry Survey (nationalministrysurvey.wordpress.com)
                                  • You can watch a video of this podcast 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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                                    • 30 min

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