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 Harborough, Leicestershire, and a member of the Affinity Council, Evangelical Alliance Council, and TGC-UK Forum.
He teaches at several UK seminaries and ministry training courses, is the editor of Independent Church, and is 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 16 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 on his blog at john-stevens.com.
Author Content
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Welcome to the Family (Spring 2024)
Welcome to the Family (Spring 2024)
John Stevens
Six independent churches and five church plants were welcomed into FIEC last spring.
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2024: Year in Review
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What have been the trends in the world and in church life during 2024? How can they help us look forward to 2025?
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Kingdom Shepherds
Kingdom Shepherds
John Stevens
The parables of Jesus are kingdom stories which answer key questions about the kingdom of Christ. A seminar from the 2024 Leaders' Conference.
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"I Am the Resurrection and the Life"
"I Am the Resurrection and the Life"
John Stevens
Jesus the life-giving Shepherd reveals the glory of God as he brings dead people to life. From the 2024 Leaders' Conference.
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A Small Part of the Worldwide Church
A Small Part of the Worldwide Church
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
The Lausanne Congress gathered 5,000 evangelical leaders from around the world. What lessons can UK church leaders learn from it?
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Lessons from the Global Church
Lessons from the Global Church
John Stevens
Eleven reflections from the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation which brought together 5,000 church leaders from across the world.
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Pastoring Through a General Election
Pastoring Through a General Election
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens , Justin Gill
As we approach a general election, we need to help our churches to be confident in God's sovereignty, prayerful, and thoughtful in decision-making.
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Welcome to the Family (Winter 2023/24)
Welcome to the Family (Winter 2023/24)
John Stevens
Find out more about the five churches and three church plants that affiliated to FIEC over the winter.
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Independency: the Freedom to Be Faithful
Phil Topham , John Stevens
Independent churches are free to stand firm for biblical truth whilst reflecting the diversity of their individual contexts.
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2023: Year in Review
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
A look back at the encouragements and challenges for FIEC and FIEC churches in 2023.
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Optimism for Gospel Growth (Annual Review 2022/23)
John Stevens
There are reasons for optimism when we look at the growth of the gospel in FIEC and its churches over the past year.
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Welcome to the Family (Autumn 2023)
Welcome to the Family (Autumn 2023)
John Stevens
We are delighted to have welcomed thirteen churches and two church plants into the Fellowship during the second half of 2023.
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Are We Allowed to Disagree About Justice Issues?
Are We Allowed to Disagree About Justice Issues?
Paul Mallard , Dan Strange , Bill James , John Stevens
Are we at liberty to reach different conclusions about cultural engagement and issues of justice? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.
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Justice Displayed
Justice Displayed
John Stevens
The work of the church is not simply to enjoy God’s justice, but to display it to the world as servants of Christ. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.
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Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel
Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel
Phil Topham , Graham Beynon , John Stevens
What can we do in the face of stories of human tragedy? Do UFOs and extra-terrestrial life exist? How are conspiracy theories and the gospel linked?
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FIEC Distinctives: our Ethos Statements
John Stevens
FIEC's Ethos Statements bring clarity to our life and ministry as a Fellowship, covering gospel unity, women in ministry, and same sex marriage.
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Christianity and the Church in 2022 Britain
Christianity and the Church in 2022 Britain
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
After Covid, war in Europe, "wokeism", and more, how has life changed in 2022? And what effects has this year had on church ministry in Britain?
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Regathering and Restarting (Annual Review 2021/22)
Regathering and Restarting (Annual Review 2021/22)
John Stevens
A review of the past year - in which we emerged from lockdowns - and a look forward as we continue to serve God in FIEC's 100th year.
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Contending for the Faith
Contending for the Faith
John Stevens
Today, just as in Jude’s day, we must fight against apostate false teachers. From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.
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Leading the Church in Reflection on Elizabeth II
Leading the Church in Reflection on Elizabeth II
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
As we enter a period of national mourning after the death of Elizabeth II, how can we lead the church well as we respond to her life and service?
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The Freedoms of Independency
The Freedoms of Independency
John Stevens
There are significant advantages to being an Independent, autonomous, and self-governing church.
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Resignations, Democracy, and Cricketing Revivals
Resignations, Democracy, and Cricketing Revivals
Phil Topham , Justin Gill , John Stevens
What should we make of chaos in Downing Street? What does the the fallout of the Arab Spring teach us? How does England cricket point us to revival?
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Pulpit Politics, Accessibility & Diversity, and Women's Sport
Pulpit Politics, Accessibility & Diversity, and Women's Sport
Phil Topham , Rachel Sloan , John Stevens
Should we allow politics in the pulpit? Does the church have a diversity problem? Should transgender athletes compete in women's sport?
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Trust in Leadership, Social Mobility, and Lonely Students
Trust in Leadership, Social Mobility, and Lonely Students
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What is the importance of trust in leadership? How should the church respond to the idea of social mobility? How can we help students who are lonely?
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