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.
Author Content
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Welcome to the Family (February 2021)
John Stevens
Five churches and five church plants have joined FIEC as independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ.
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Responding to the Ethics of the Covid Vaccine
Responding to the Ethics of the Covid Vaccine
John Stevens
As church leaders we want to encourage people to consider the Covid vaccine on the basis of truth and to have a robust theology of God’s common grace.
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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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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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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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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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A Legacy to Avoid
John Stevens
How should we think about and respond to the solemn subject of abuse and pastoral malpractice in a biblical way?
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Welcome to the Family (Spring 2020)
John Stevens
Five more churches have been affiliated to FIEC, joining more than 600 other Independent churches across Britain.
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What is God Teaching Us Through Coronavirus?
What is God Teaching Us Through Coronavirus?
John Stevens
Is the global coronavirus pandemic a judgement from God on the world? Or is God doing something different through this crisis?
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A Living Hope in the Face of Uncertainty
A Living Hope in the Face of Uncertainty
John Stevens
The wonderful hope of Easter offers a timely encouragement for us and unique opportunities for the gospel.
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Responding to Coronavirus
Responding to Coronavirus
John Stevens
Some advice on how church leaders should respond to the government restrictions around coronavirus.
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Welcome to the Family (January 2020)
John Stevens
Meet the churches that were welcomed into our Fellowship back in September.
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He Made His Dwelling Amongst Us
He Made His Dwelling Amongst Us
John Stevens
The challenge for us at Christmas, whether we are Christians or not, is this: will we allow Jesus to dwell with us?
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The Nature of Gospel Leadership
John Stevens
A talk from Ephesians 4 that opened our 2019 Leaders' Conference.
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Welcome to the Family (October 2019)
John Stevens
Meet the churches that joined FIEC at the summer meeting of our National Recognition Team.
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Welcome to the Family (May 2019)
John Stevens
John Stevens introduces us to the eleven churches that recently joined our Fellowship.
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Using Evangelistic Courses
John Stevens , Andy Paterson , Rico Tice
Andy Paterson, Rico Tice and John Stevens discuss the place of evangelistic courses in the life of the church.
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Welcome to the Family (March 2019)
John Stevens
John Stevens introduces us to the churches that joined us at the winter meeting of our National Recognition Team.
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Storytelling and Evangelism
John Stevens , Andy Paterson , Rico Tice
Andy Paterson, Rico Tice and John Stevens discuss how our culture's obsession with stories should shape our evangelism.
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Evangelism in 2019
John Stevens , Andy Paterson , Rico Tice
Andy Paterson, Rico Tice and John Stevens discuss the issues we face as we seek to share the gospel in our culture.
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Welcome to the Family (February 2019)
John Stevens
At the meeting of our National Recognition Team in the autumn, we saw the number of FIEC churches and church plants climb above 600.
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Primer 05: Coming Soon
David Shaw , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds , Graham Beynon
How to live and lead in light of the world to come.
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The Plentiful Harvest
John Stevens
The opening talk from our 2016 Leaders' Conference.
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