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.
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Author Content
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How God Answered Prayers in Leatherhead
How God Answered Prayers in Leatherhead
Joel Murray
Even a global pandemic couldn’t stop God working in Leatherhead to grow a congregation and reach a new area.
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Digital is a New Chapter in a 2,000-Year-Old Mission
Digital is a New Chapter in a 2,000-Year-Old Mission
Joel Murray
How can digital technology help churches fulfil the Great Commission?
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How an App Can Help Your Church Pray
How an App Can Help Your Church Pray
Joel Murray
In a world where the smartphone dominates, PrayerMate is a great way to embrace digital technology to help the prayer life of your church.
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Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry
Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry
Joel Murray
As churches begin to meet physically again after lockdown, how can we make the most of what we have learned in serving our churches online?
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Lockdown Provision in Jersey
Lockdown Provision in Jersey
Joel Murray
No one saw the coronavirus pandemic coming in early 2020. Yet in Jersey, there is a story of God’s provision at just the right time.
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Christianity Explored: Online Experiences & Lessons Learnt
Christianity Explored: Online Experiences & Lessons Learnt
Joel Murray , Danny Elliott
Churches across Britain use Christianity Explored to help introduce the gospel to others. What is it like running the course online?
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The Generosity Project: Joyful Giving for the Sake of the Gospel
The Generosity Project: Joyful Giving for the Sake of the Gospel
Joel Murray
This new resource uses video, real stories, and God’s word to help Christians reflect deeply on generosity.
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New Online Prayer Feature Launched
New Online Prayer Feature Launched
Joel Murray
We've launched a new feature on our website to help us pray for one another as a family of churches.
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3 Ways for Churches to Creatively Use Social Media
3 Ways for Churches to Creatively Use Social Media
Joel Murray
Creative ways for churches to use social media as a powerful opportunity to reach out and foster community
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Sung Worship and Copyright in Online Services
Sung Worship and Copyright in Online Services
Joel Murray
Ensuring we comply with copyright laws and licences can feel overwhelming. How can we include sung worship in our live streams and online services?
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Church Meetings When You Can't Attend
Church Meetings When You Can't Attend
Joel Murray
How can we still serve those who can't attend Sunday services and enable them to stay part of the church family?
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The Pastoral Support Team
The Pastoral Support Team
Joel Murray
A team of experienced pastors and elders has been created to support FIEC churches going through times of trouble.
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