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Current highlights

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  Invincible Joy

  Invincible Joy

  Paul Mallard

  Although he is chained in prison, Paul has an invincible joy. In Philippians 1, he explains exactly why. From Rising Lights 2026.

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  Ways to Plant a Church

  Ways to Plant a Church

  Adrian Reynolds , Graham Beynon

  We need more churches across the UK, so every church leader should be concerned for churches to be planted. What are some of the ways this can happen?

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  Preparation and Love: Churches and Martyn’s Law

  Preparation and Love: Churches and Martyn’s Law

  Becky Thomas

  The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 provides an opportunity for churches to be prepared for a crisis and to show love to their people.

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  'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly

  'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly

  Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

  Should church leaders be fearful of another "conversion therapy" ban? How can you leave your role well? What should preachers wear?

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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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  Preparation and Love: Churches and Martyn’s Law

  Preparation and Love: Churches and Martyn’s Law

  Becky Thomas

  The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 provides an opportunity for churches to be prepared for a crisis and to show love to their people.

  Read Now

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  'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly

  'Conversion Therapy' Again, Ben Stokes, and Dressing Correctly

  Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds

  Should church leaders be fearful of another "conversion therapy" ban? How can you leave your role well? What should preachers wear?

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  The Leader as Steward

  The Leader as Steward

  Adrian Reynolds , Colin Smith

  Church leaders can be described as stewards of the mystery of God and his church. How does this description help leaders in their ministry?

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  Choosing Leaders, Adoption & Abortion, and Banning Social Media

  Choosing Leaders, Adoption & Abortion, and Banning Social Media

  Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens

  What is the best way to choose our leaders? How do we pastor those impacted by adoption and abortion? Is social media that bad for us?

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  Domestic Abuse in Church Life

  Domestic Abuse in Church Life

  Becky Thomas , Elinor Magowan , Andy Hunter

  Abuse within close relationships is a sin problem, and so often can affect those in the church. How can churches respond appropriately?

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  Abusive Relationships: Understanding Domestic Abuse

  Abusive Relationships: Understanding Domestic Abuse

  Becky Thomas , Elinor Magowan , Andy Hunter

  In our fallen world, sin can undermine even the most precious relationships. Churches need to recognise this reality to be able to respond well.

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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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  The Lord Meets Moses

  The Lord Meets Moses

  John Stevens

  Moses could not see God, yet he could know him. God now reveals himself in Jesus. From Rising Lights 2026.

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  The Lord Listens to Moses

  The Lord Listens to Moses

  Rick Raja

  Through Moses, we are shown the power of intercession and the need for someone to stand in the breach for us. From Rising Lights 2026.

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  The Lord Uses Moses

  The Lord Uses Moses

  Maurice McCracken

  In Exodus 14, Moses is used by the Lord to lead his people out despite their fear - the paradigm for all of salvation. From Rising Lights 2026.

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Latest news

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  Changes to the FIEC Constitution, The Pastors' Network, and Women in Ministry Ethos Statement

  3 July 2026

  FIEC is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in 2026 to ask member churches to vote on four constitutional changes.

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  Take a Deeper Dive into Independent Church Ministry

  26 June 2026

  The Certificate in Independent Church Ministry course is time well spent for anyone seeking to serve their local Independent church better.

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  Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches, Healthy Lives (Ministry Wives Retreat 2026)

  26 June 2026

  Women married to men in ministry took time to relax and reflect at FIEC’s annual retreat.

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  This Glorious Ministry (Thrive 2026)

  23 June 2026

  Women in ministry attended Thrive in May for Bible teaching, fellowship, and refreshment for the glorious ministry God has called them to.

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  Rachel Sloan Takes Up Role at Charlotte Chapel

  8 June 2026

  Rachel Sloan, one of our Directors for Women’s Ministry, will be leaving FIEC to serve full-time at Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh.

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  Support for Smaller Churches Ready to Grow

  18 May 2026

  The FIEC Smaller Churches Team is available to help smaller churches to grow in biblical health and be equipped to reach their communities.

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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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