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
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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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Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds
What can we learn from Alexei Navalny's life? What does chaos in Westminster teach us? How can we show that life is valuable from conception?
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Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
Phil Topham , Graham Beynon , John Stevens
How should leaders react to opposition? Where should Christians stand on capital punishment? Should secular schools make space for religious practice?
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The Ministry of Administration
The Ministry of Administration
Phil Topham , Gavin Smith
Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church. What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?
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Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What can we take from the Post Office scandal? How should we respond to conflict in Yemen? How could conversion therapy plans affect church ministry?
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Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
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
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
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
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
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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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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Clarifying Our Fellowship
Clarifying Our Fellowship
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
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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Housing Your Pastor
Housing Your Pastor
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
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
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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