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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Affirming Women in Ministry
Affirming Women in Ministry
John Stevens
How should complementarian churches enable gifted women to serve in ministry?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Using Commentaries in Preaching
Using Commentaries in Preaching
John Stevens
Here's one preacher's wisdom about the way he uses commentaries in his preaching preparation.
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Titus - Our Challenge
Titus - Our Challenge
John Stevens
The final of four talks expounding the book of Titus given by John Stevens at our 2015 Leaders' Conference.
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Titus - Our Hope
Titus - Our Hope
John Stevens
The third of four talks expounding the book of Titus given by John Stevens at our 2015 Leaders' Conference.
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Titus - Our Goal
Titus - Our Goal
John Stevens
The second of four talks expounding the book of Titus given by John Stevens at our 2015 Leaders' Conference.
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Titus - Our Task
Titus - Our Task
John Stevens
The first of four talks expounding the book of Titus given by John Stevens at our 2015 Leaders' Conference.
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Primer 01: True to His Word
David Shaw , John Stevens , Ralph Cunnington
Defend, celebrate, & communicate the trustworthiness of Scripture.
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The Power of God 3
The Power of God 3
John Stevens
Ephesians 6v10-20: The final of three talks from the book of Ephesians given at our 2013 Leaders' Conference.
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