John Stevens
National Director
John Stevens is the FIEC National Director, a role he has held since September 2010. Alongside his FIEC responsibilities, he is one of the pastors of Christchurch Market Harborough, a member of the Affinity Council and the Word Alive Event Organising Team, and a trustee of UCCF and AT3.
John teaches on courses at Oak Hill Theological College, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Union School of Theology and the Cornhill Training Course. He is the editor of Independent Church: Bible-Shaped and Gospel-Driven and the author of How Can I Be Sure?: And Other Questions About Doubt, Assurance and the Bible.
Born and raised in Birmingham, John studied Law at Cambridge University where he became a Christian in his final year. He then taught Law for sixteen years and served as the Deputy Head of the Law Faculty at the University of Birmingham.
John is married to Ursula and they have four children. He writes regularly for his blog Dissenting Opinion at john-stevens.com.
Author Content
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Leading Through Lockdown 3 (Webinar)
Leading Through Lockdown 3 (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Phill Brown, Mark Lawrence, Richard Lacey, Paul Gamston, Adrian Reynolds, Spencer Shaw
How have local churches approached the latest national lockdown and how are they pastoring their people in the pandemic?
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When We Disagree with Lockdown
When We Disagree with Lockdown
–John Stevens
In answer to a question about the closure of churches due to the coronavirus pandemic, how should we respond when we disagree about lockdown?
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More Than a Return to Normal
More Than a Return to Normal
–John Stevens
Christmas 2020 will be far from normal. Yet the message of Christmas promises not a return to normality, but a glory that is to come.
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How to Engage Effectively with Government (Webinar)
How to Engage Effectively with Government (Webinar)
–John Stevens
How can we engage well with Government in our culture and context as evangelical church leaders?
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Missional Lessons from the Covid Crisis (Webinar)
Missional Lessons from the Covid Crisis (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Ed Stetzer
A webinar and Q&A to discuss what mission will look like for churches in the post-Covid world.
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Women's Ministry in Lockdown and Beyond (Webinar)
Women's Ministry in Lockdown and Beyond (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Rachel Sloan, Elinor Magowan, Gabby Samuel
How can churches care for women during the lockdown period, and beyond?
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Leading the Church Without Becoming An Armchair Epidemiologist (Webinar)
Leading the Church Without Becoming An Armchair Epidemiologist (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Peter Saunders, Greg Strain
Assessing and understanding the medical background of Covid can help as we navigate the different views about coronavirus and the following lockdown.
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Leaders Under Pressure (Webinar)
Leaders Under Pressure (Webinar)
–Johnny Prime, John Stevens
How can pastors deal with the additional pressures they face due to the pandemic? Includes update on national restrictions facing churches.
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God's Faithfulness to FIEC in the Time of Coronavirus - AGM 2019/20
God's Faithfulness to FIEC in the Time of Coronavirus - AGM 2019/20
–John Stevens
During our 2019/20 AGM, our National Director explained how FIEC has continued ministry during the pandemic, and what our future plans are.
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Frustration and Encouragement: a Message to Churches in a New Lockdown
Frustration and Encouragement: a Message to Churches in a New Lockdown
–John Stevens
FIEC’s National Director gives a message to church leaders in England as they enter a new national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Leading Through a Time of Division (Webinar)
Leading Through a Time of Division (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Ray Evans
How should we manage division in our churches - in church leadership and within our congregations?
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Pastoring People in a Mental Health Crisis (Webinar)
Pastoring People in a Mental Health Crisis (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Alan Thomas
How can we help people to deal with the fear, stress, loneliness and depression caused by the pandemic and lockdown life?
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Christmas isn't Cancelled (Webinar)
Christmas isn't Cancelled (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Mike Kendall, Neil Tallamy, Jonathan Carswell, Kathryn Jackson
How can we plan to make the most of the opportunities at Christmas with the limitations we're facing due to the coronavirus?
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Lockdown Ministry in Wales (Webinar)
Lockdown Ministry in Wales (Webinar)
–Jonathan Thomas, John Stevens
A webinar and Q&A to help think through church ministry in Wales during the coronavirus lockdown and to hear what some churches are currently doing.
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Sung Worship When You Can't Sing (Webinar)
Sung Worship When You Can't Sing (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Adrian Reynolds, Andrew McKenna, Phil Moore, Aaron Johnson
How can we serve our churches well when coronavirus restrictions mean we can't sing in corporate worship? A webinar and Q&A.
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When should Christians disobey Government over Coronavirus restrictions?
When should Christians disobey Government over Coronavirus restrictions?
–John Stevens
As church leaders continue ministry through the coronavirus pandemic, how should Christians respond to restrictions imposed on churches by Government?
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Student Ministry in Lockdown (Webinar)
Student Ministry in Lockdown (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Naomi Shin, Peter Dray, Dave Bish
What are the challenges and opportunities facing churches as they send and receive students during lockdown? A webinar and Q&A.
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Staying Online While Meeting In Person (Webinar)
Staying Online While Meeting In Person (Webinar)
–John Stevens
This webinar and Q&A includes an update on the 'Rule of Six' laws and a discussion continuing online ministry when meeting in-person again.
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Leading in the New Normal (Webinar)
Leading in the New Normal (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Steve Kneale, Paul Gamston, Spencer Shaw, Adrian Reynolds, Richard Lacey, Mark Lawrence
A webinar and Q&A featuring an overview of the current guidance for churches in England, and an update from six church leaders on their experiences.
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Wearing Face Masks at Church
Wearing Face Masks at Church
–John Stevens
A summary of the rules and implications for churches of the new law from the government about face coverings being mandatory in places of worship.
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Facing the Facts on Masks at Church (Webinar)
Facing the Facts on Masks at Church (Webinar)
–John Stevens
This webinar explores the government's introduction of mandatory face masks in places of worship from 8th August, including a Q&A.
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Lessons from Lockdown (Webinar)
Lessons from Lockdown (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Ray Evans
A webinar and Q&A to think about lessons learned during lockdown, the challenges of decision making, and anticipating lasting change.
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The Journey Out of Lockdown in Wales (Webinar)
The Journey Out of Lockdown in Wales (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Jonathan Thomas, Steve Levy, Pete Campbell
A webinar and Q&A to discuss and explore the Welsh Government's guidance for church buildings in Wales to reopen.
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Youth & Children’s Work in Lockdown (Webinar)
Youth & Children’s Work in Lockdown (Webinar)
–John Stevens, Michael Williams, Michael Tinker
A webinar and Q&A on the theme of continuing youth and children's ministries in churches during lockdown and planning for the future.
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