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 and a member of the Affinity Council.
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.
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Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How should we continue to respond to the Israel/Gaza conflict? What could a conversion therapy ban mean for church leaders? Can we plagiarise sermons?
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Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer
Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How can church leaders help their churches respond to the terror attacks in Israel? How can Christians stand with the Jewish community in response?
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Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson
Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Has multiculturalism failed in Britain? When does free speech become unacceptable speech? What can Wes Anderson's new film teach us about preaching?
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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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Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities
Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What are our responsibilities with our buildings? What is the answer to misogyny in football? What can we learn from a survey of clergy?
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Pakistani Politics, Remembering Prisoners, and the Women's World Cup
Pakistani Politics, Remembering Prisoners, and the Women's World Cup
Adrian Reynolds , Justin Gill , John Stevens
What can we learn from politics in Pakistan? What does remembering those in prison look like? How are women's sport and complementarianism related?
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Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
Phil Topham , Justin Gill , John Stevens
What could the implications be of the debanking scandal? How can Christians wisely respond to climate change? What can we learn from Oppenheimer?
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BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball
BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball
Phil Topham , Rachel Sloan , John Stevens
How should we respond to headlines about scandal? How do the riots in France remind us of the role of justice? What does Bazball teach us about joy?
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Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What lessons can we learn from Windrush 75? How can we respond to late term use of abortion pills? How do Johnson's lockdown parties reflect on him?
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Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy
Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What is a pastoral response to anti-gay laws in Uganda? Is anyone above the law? How can we fight against envy?
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Speeding Tickets, 'Misgendering', and the Influence of Tim Keller
Speeding Tickets, 'Misgendering', and the Influence of Tim Keller
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What do speed limits teach us about sin? What is a wise way to live in public-facing work? What influence did Tim Keller have on the UK church?
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Welcome to the Family (Spring 2023)
Welcome to the Family (Spring 2023)
John Stevens
We are delighted that eleven more churches have affiliated to FIEC as Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ.
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The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What spiritual opportunities are there from the coronation? What value is there in looking back to the past? What's in the coronation quiche?
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Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross
Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What does the Fox News lawsuit teach us about truth? How important is your church name? How significant are fragments of the True Cross?
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School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive
School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Should we be more shocked at sin? What can we learn from fallen politicians? What part do Christian conferences play in the life of a believer?
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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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Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice
Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Can we trust the police? Is there merit in the Ofsted model of evaluation? Can we learn about leadership from The Apprentice?
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Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies
Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How do we respond to illegal immigration? What can we learn from the government's lockdown WhatsApp messages? Do nepo babies cause marginalisation?
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Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson
Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Could we have an evangelical Scottish First Minister? What is the effect of Christian illiteracy in Britain? What can John Motson's passion teach us?
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Natural Disasters, War in Ukraine, and Worldliness in the Church
Natural Disasters, War in Ukraine, and Worldliness in the Church
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How can we answer questions about suffering? What is a right response to the ongoing war in Ukraine? How do we avoid worldliness creeping into church?
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Same Sex Blessings, Integrity in Government, and the Value of Work
Same Sex Blessings, Integrity in Government, and the Value of Work
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Will same sex blessings in the Church of England bring unity? Is there integrity in the government? How much should Christians value work?
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Prince Harry, NHS Crisis, and New Year's Resolutions
Prince Harry, NHS Crisis, and New Year's Resolutions
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
Can there be reconciliation after Harry's memoirs? How do we help our churches through a healthcare crisis? Are New Year's resolutions Christian?
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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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Welcome to the Family (Autumn 2022)
Welcome to the Family (Autumn 2022)
John Stevens
It was very encouraging that five new churches joined FIEC at our September National Recognition Team meeting.
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