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  Rising Lights 2027

  	Mon 29 March 2027 — Fri 2 April 2027
  	Riviera International Centre

  Gathering for five days by the coast to hear God's word, to praise our risen Saviour, and to rest.

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  Is the Evangelical Church in the UK Growing?

  Is the Evangelical Church in the UK Growing?

  John Stevens

  Two recent surveys exploring the beliefs and practices of the UK population evidence encouraging signs of gospel growth.

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  Jesus is Lord (Part 1)

  Jesus is Lord (Part 1)

  Glen Scrivener

  The heart & soul of the gospel is the truth that Jesus is Lord. As we sow seeds in evangelism, this is what we need to share. From Rising Lights 2026.

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  The Budget, Church Votes, and Star Trek

  The Budget, Church Votes, and Star Trek

  Phil Topham, John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds

  How do you lead a church during a cost of living crisis? Why do we have church votes? Does Star Trek hold the hope for humanity?

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Leaders' Conference 2026

Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 November, The Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Join us in Blackpool as we focus on the God who delights in those who "pour out their hearts to him" (Psalm 62:8).

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Latest resources

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  The Budget, Church Votes, and Star Trek

  The Budget, Church Votes, and Star Trek

  Phil Topham, John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds

  How do you lead a church during a cost of living crisis? Why do we have church votes? Does Star Trek hold the hope for humanity?

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  On the Pentecostal Movement

  On the Pentecostal Movement

  Adrian Reynolds, Revd Dr Eben Adu, Efrem Buckle

  The Pentecostal church is one of the fastest-growing churches in the UK. But do they all preach prosperity? Can FIEC churches partner with them?

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  5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference

  5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference

  Joel Murray

  A national conference can be exciting but overwhelming, and we want you to make the most of your time with us. Here are some things to bear in mind.

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  Trump's Russia Deal, Public Executions, and Christian Nationalism in the UK

  Trump's Russia Deal, Public Executions, and Christian Nationalism in the UK

  Phil Topham, John Stevens

  How do we fix problems of our own making with integrity? How does Old Testament law apply today? Should the UK have a Christian government?

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  Church Leaders Need to Talk About Porn

  Church Leaders Need to Talk About Porn

  Adrian Reynolds, Ian Henderson

  Pornography can be a struggle for those leading churches as well as those in churches. How can they flee the darkness and live in the light?

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  Porn and the Church

  Porn and the Church

  Adrian Reynolds, Ian Henderson

  Pornography is being consumed by millions on a daily basis. How can church leaders address it and pastorally care for those who struggle with it?

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  AI and Church Ministry

  AI and Church Ministry

  Becky Thomas

  There are both benefits and costs to using artificial intelligence. How can church leaders make the most of AI without using it to cut corners?

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  Abuse of Women, Blood Transfusions, and 115 Charges

  Abuse of Women, Blood Transfusions, and 115 Charges

  Phil Topham, John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds

  How should we respond to stories of the abuse of women? What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about blood? What can we learn from Manchester City FC?

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  Is the Evangelical Church in the UK Growing?

  Is the Evangelical Church in the UK Growing?

  John Stevens

  Two recent surveys exploring the beliefs and practices of the UK population evidence encouraging signs of gospel growth.

  Read Now

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  Be One with Jesus (Part 4)

  Be One with Jesus (Part 4)

  Glen Scrivener

  Everyone is born in Adam, destined to perish. But Jesus calls people to be one with him, to share in his joy. From Rising Lights 2026.

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Latest news

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  Introducing Our New Director for Women’s Ministry

  30 October 2026

  We are delighted to announce that Helen Thorne-Allenson has been appointed to the role of Director for Women’s Ministry with FIEC.

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  Affinity Theological Study Conference 2027: Kingdom

  12 October 2026

  Affinity's study conference explore what it means to be 'kingdom people' in a fractured world through plenary talks and group discussion.

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  Announcing Our New Director for London

  25 September 2026

  We are excited to announce that Nathan Howard will be our new Director for London from April 2027.

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  Seminars at the 2026 Leaders’ Conference

  22 September 2026

  Seminars at this year’s conference will delve deeper into the topic of prayer and its implications for the life of the local church.

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  Pathways to Christ: The Evangelism Conference

  4 September 2026

  Understand our current cultural moment and explore how to respond wisely as churches at the in-person and livestreamed Evangelism Conference.

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  Gather, Refresh, and Grow at Rising Lights 2027

  28 August 2026

  Invite your church to Rising Lights: a chance for us to gather as God's people, to be refreshed, and to grow in our faith.

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Our vision

FIEC exists to be Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ.

Our National Director, John Stevens, explains our vision for achieving that aim.

Find out more and download this video to show in your church on our vision page.

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Get to know some of our churches...

Read, watch, or listen to stories of how God is working through FIEC churches across Britain.

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  Replanting and Revitalisation

  Replanting and Revitalisation

  Adrian Reynolds, Graham Beynon, John James

  You might know faithful but smaller churches that are struggling to keep going. Replanting could be the Lord's provision to bring new life to them.

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  Parachute Church Planting

  Parachute Church Planting

  Adrian Reynolds, Graham Beynon, Mark Selby

  To reach people in areas without a gospel presence we need to plant new works often starting with a very small team. For example, Grace Church Hilton.

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  Mother-Daughter Church Planting

  Mother-Daughter Church Planting

  Adrian Reynolds, Graham Beynon, Steve Baraniak

  Planting a church from a larger church can have advantages as well as challenges. The story of Rylands Community Church gives examples of both.

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  Intercultural Stories: Trinity Church

  Intercultural Stories: Trinity Church

  Phil Topham, David Ojeabulu, Peter Comont

  The story of how Trinity Church, Oxford are becoming an intercultural church and what they do to welcome those from different cultures.

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