Phil Topham

Executive Director

Phil started working for FIEC in the role of Head of Communication, but then became our Executive Director at the start of 2019. Before taking up his position with FIEC he used to read the news for Heart FM in North Wales and has also worked as a football commentator and reporter. His most recent role was with the Anglican Church as Communication Officer for the Diocese of St Asaph.

Phil is married to Kath and they live near Market Harborough and attend ChristChurch in the town. He became a Christian in 1999 and served as an elder in his previous church – Gwersyllt Congregational just outside Wrexham.

In his spare time Phil has a worrying passion for Bolton Wanderers – so much so that he can often be spotted with his head in his hands at the Macron Stadium on a Saturday afternoon.

Author Content

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
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Graham Beynon, John Stevens, Phil Topham

How significant is the Church of England vote? How should we respond to another 'conversion therapy' bill? What can we learn from the reshuffle?

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Help and Support for Church Admin

Help and Support for Church Admin
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Phil Topham

FIEC has launched a new partnership to help churches with template policies – and we have a new member of staff to help you implement them.

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Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved

Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved
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Phil Topham

Member churches have voted to make changes to the FIEC Doctrinal Basis, Women in Ministry Ethos Statement, and our CIO Constitution.

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Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

In a live episode, recorded at the 2023 Leaders' Conference, we discuss the Covid-19 inquiry, the conference, and take questions from the audience.

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Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism

Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer

Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
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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
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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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Clarifying Our Fellowship

Clarifying Our Fellowship
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Phil Topham, Ian Jones, Adrian Reynolds

The proposed changes to FIEC's Doctrinal Basis, Ethos Statement, and Constitution are designed to clarify our beliefs and fellowship.

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Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties

Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
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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
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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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Housing Your Pastor

Housing Your Pastor
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Phil Topham, Ray Evans

Should churches provide housing for their pastors? Why is a pastor's housing important for church life?

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Introducing our Director for Yorkshire

Introducing our Director for Yorkshire
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Phil Topham

As we continue to develop our team of FIEC Local Directors, we’re delighted that Daniel Grimwade is joining us as Director for Yorkshire.

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The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche

The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
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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
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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
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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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Introducing Our Director for Suffolk

Introducing Our Director for Suffolk
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Phil Topham

We are happy to announce Mark Howson as our newest Local Director, serving churches in Suffolk.

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Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice

Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice
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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
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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
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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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Raising Lay Leaders

Raising Lay Leaders
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Phil Topham, Ray Evans

How do we raise and train lay elders and other lay leaders in the church?

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Phil Topham

Author Content

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone

Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone–

Help and Support for Church Admin

Help and Support for Church Admin–

Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved

Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved–

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A–

Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism

Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism–

Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer

Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer–

Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson

Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson–

Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel

Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel–

Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities

Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities–

Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer

Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer–

BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball

BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball–

Clarifying Our Fellowship

Clarifying Our Fellowship–

Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties

Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties–

Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy

Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy–

Housing Your Pastor

Housing Your Pastor–

Introducing our Director for Yorkshire

Introducing our Director for Yorkshire–

The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche

The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche–

Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross

Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross–

School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive

School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive–

Introducing Our Director for Suffolk

Introducing Our Director for Suffolk–

Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice

Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice–

Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies

Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies–

Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson

Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson–

Raising Lay Leaders

Raising Lay Leaders–

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Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
–

Help and Support for Church Admin
–

Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved
–

Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
–

Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
–

Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer
–

Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson
–

Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel
–

Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities
–

Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
–

BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball
–

Clarifying Our Fellowship
–

Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
–

Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy
–

Housing Your Pastor
–

Introducing our Director for Yorkshire
–

The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
–

Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross
–

School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive
–

Introducing Our Director for Suffolk
–

Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice
–

Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies
–

Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson
–

Raising Lay Leaders
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