Joel Murray

Communications and Media Officer

Joel joined FIEC as Communications and Media Officer at the beginning of 2020, moving from a role as Digital Marketing Manager at Visit Lincoln.

Joel grew up in Leicester and become a Christian at the age of 15 before moving to study Media Production in Lincoln. He met Hannah at the Christian Union (CU is not a dating agency!) and were married soon after graduation. In Lincoln, they added two daughters to the family and were involved at TCM Baptist Church. They now live in Leicester where Joel is an elder at Avenue Community Church and have been blessed with a son.

Family time includes visiting independent coffee shops, exploring historic houses (and their grounds), and playing with Bear the cat. Joel especially enjoys comics, Star Wars, video games, and the ups and downs of following Leicester City FC.

Author Content

Join us for the 2024 Leaders' Conference

Join us for the 2024 Leaders' Conference
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Joel Murray

You can book now to join 1,000 other church leaders at our annual Leaders’ Conference in Blackpool this November.

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Introducing our Director for North Wales

Introducing our Director for North Wales
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Joel Murray

We are pleased to announce that Ben Midgely has joined our team of Local Directors, serving churches and their leaders in north Wales.

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Introducing our Director for Hampshire and Dorset

Introducing our Director for Hampshire and Dorset
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Joel Murray

We are delighted to announce that John Samuel has taken up a role serving churches and their leaders on the south coast.

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Podcasts for Church Leaders (2024 Edition)

Podcasts for Church Leaders (2024 Edition)
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Joel Murray

If you’re a podcast listener, or you'd like to be, here are some recommendations to help you in your church ministry.

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Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023)

Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023)
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Joel Murray

More than 500 churches were represented at our Leaders' Conference to consider together what it means to live in light of the justice of God.

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Announcing our New Director for London

Announcing our New Director for London
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Joel Murray

We are excited to announce that Johnny Prime will be our new Director for London, starting in 2024.

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Digital Communications for Local Churches

Digital Communications for Local Churches
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Joel Murray, Peter Murden, Adrian Reynolds

Why is it important to consider how your church communicates? How can digital technology help in outreach and discipleship?

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5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference

5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference
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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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Discipling Women in Church Life

Discipling Women in Church Life
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Joel Murray, Pete Gower, Janette McCool

Why is it important to have a focus on reaching and discipling women in the life of the church?

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When the Nations Come to Your Door

When the Nations Come to Your Door
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Joel Murray, Philip Venables

The influx of asylum seekers across the country brings the nations to the doors of local churches. How do we make the most of this opportunity?

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The High Street Bible Giveaway

The High Street Bible Giveaway
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Joel Murray, Mike Judge

How do you get the word of God into the hands of people in your community? What impact does it have in the local church?

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Raising Confident Kids (Book Review)
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Joel Murray

Ed Drew’s book sets out principles for every Christian parent to help their children know who they are and whose they are.

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Buying Too Small

Buying Too Small
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Joel Murray

What are the benefits of buying a building that your church can’t fit into?

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When It Doesn't Work Out

When It Doesn't Work Out
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Joel Murray, Ben Midgley

What do you do when a church plant doesn't work out? How do you move forward when you recall a plant team?

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An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group

An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group
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Joel Murray, Gerry Straker, Vanessa Rigby

A church toddler group can be an effective way to reach families in your community and introduce them to the gospel.

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A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation

A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation
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Joel Murray, Danny Rurlander

What reasons cause the need to purchase a church building? How can you go about raising funding for such a project?

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Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life

Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life
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Joel Murray

A Passion for Life has announced the appointment of Nick McQuaker as the organisation’s first Ministry Director.

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Word-Centred Relational Evangelism

Word-Centred Relational Evangelism
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Adrian Reynolds, Joel Murray, Le Fras Strydom

How does the sufficiency of Scripture help local churches reach the lost?

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Past Faithfulness, Future Joy (FIEC 100th Anniversary Service)

Past Faithfulness, Future Joy (FIEC 100th Anniversary Service)
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Joel Murray

A lunch and service were held in the centre of London to give thanks to God for his faithfulness through 100 years of work and ministry in FIEC.

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Your Church's Digital Presence (Why, Who, What)

Your Church's Digital Presence (Why, Who, What)
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Joel Murray

A church's digital presence is almost as important, if not more so, than their physical presence in their community. How can we make the most of it?

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A New Building for a Cheshire Church

A New Building for a Cheshire Church
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Joel Murray

After outgrowing their old building, and outgrowing their rented building, it’s time for a brand-new building for a church in central Cheshire.

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How to Pray for One Hundred

How to Pray for One Hundred
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Joel Murray

Here are some different ways you can pray for gospel mission across the UK using the Pray for One Hundred guide.

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Marking 100 Years of Faithfulness (Leaders' Conference 2022)

Marking 100 Years of Faithfulness (Leaders' Conference 2022)
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Joel Murray

Nearly 1,000 church leaders gathered at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool in November for the 2022 FIEC Leaders’ Conference.

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How to Make the Most of Your FIEC Church Profile

How to Make the Most of Your FIEC Church Profile
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Joel Murray

Your church profile on the FIEC website is an effective and free tool to reach church-searchers and welcome them in.

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Join us for the 2024 Leaders' Conference

Join us for the 2024 Leaders' Conference–

Introducing our Director for North Wales

Introducing our Director for North Wales–

Introducing our Director for Hampshire and Dorset

Introducing our Director for Hampshire and Dorset–

Podcasts for Church Leaders (2024 Edition)

Podcasts for Church Leaders (2024 Edition)–

Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023)

Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023)–

Announcing our New Director for London

Announcing our New Director for London–

Digital Communications for Local Churches

Digital Communications for Local Churches–

5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference

5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference–

Discipling Women in Church Life

Discipling Women in Church Life–

When the Nations Come to Your Door

When the Nations Come to Your Door–

The High Street Bible Giveaway

The High Street Bible Giveaway–

Raising Confident Kids (Book Review)–

Buying Too Small

Buying Too Small–

When It Doesn't Work Out

When It Doesn't Work Out–

An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group

An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group–

A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation

A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation–

Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life

Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life–

Word-Centred Relational Evangelism

Word-Centred Relational Evangelism–

Past Faithfulness, Future Joy (FIEC 100th Anniversary Service)

Past Faithfulness, Future Joy (FIEC 100th Anniversary Service)–

Your Church's Digital Presence (Why, Who, What)

Your Church's Digital Presence (Why, Who, What)–

A New Building for a Cheshire Church

A New Building for a Cheshire Church–

How to Pray for One Hundred

How to Pray for One Hundred–

Marking 100 Years of Faithfulness (Leaders' Conference 2022)

Marking 100 Years of Faithfulness (Leaders' Conference 2022)–

How to Make the Most of Your FIEC Church Profile

How to Make the Most of Your FIEC Church Profile–

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Join us for the 2024 Leaders' Conference
–

Introducing our Director for North Wales
–

Introducing our Director for Hampshire and Dorset
–

Podcasts for Church Leaders (2024 Edition)
–

Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023)
–

Announcing our New Director for London
–

Digital Communications for Local Churches
–

5 Ways to Make the Most of the Leaders' Conference
–

Discipling Women in Church Life
–

When the Nations Come to Your Door
–

The High Street Bible Giveaway
–

Raising Confident Kids (Book Review)
–

Buying Too Small
–

When It Doesn't Work Out
–

An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group
–

A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation
–

Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life
–

Word-Centred Relational Evangelism
–

Past Faithfulness, Future Joy (FIEC 100th Anniversary Service)
–

Your Church's Digital Presence (Why, Who, What)
–

A New Building for a Cheshire Church
–

How to Pray for One Hundred
–

Marking 100 Years of Faithfulness (Leaders' Conference 2022)
–

How to Make the Most of Your FIEC Church Profile
–