Ray Evans
Church Leadership Consultant
After studying at Cambridge, Ray moved to Bedford in 1980 and served in the leadership of Grace Community Church for more than 40 years. The church was involved in several church plants and saw its main congregation grow to over 500 attendees.
As FIEC's Church Leadership Consultant, Ray assists other leaders in overcoming some of the barriers to gospel growth that are faced in today's world. He has authored Ready, Steady, Grow (IVP) and Church Leadership (10 Publishing) to also provide help and encouragement.
Ray is married to Jenny and they have four grown-up children and nine grandchildren.
He is a keen reader of military history, loves playing sport (especially Bedford Vets hockey), and in any spare time is building a model railway in his loft - for his grandchildren of course.
Author Content
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The CARE Plan
The CARE Plan
Ray Evans
The CARE acronym can help leaders to clarify their mission and goals. Here's how it works.
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Leading a Team
Leading a Team
Ray Evans , Michael Teutsch , Paul Rees
How does your role change when you minister as part of a team? And how should you manage other team members?
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Best Books to Read
Best Books to Read
Ray Evans , Michael Teutsch , Paul Rees
Some recommendations of the best books on leadership.
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Upskilling
Upskilling
Ray Evans , Michael Teutsch , Paul Rees
What are the different ways that leaders should learn? How can you improve your ministry skills?
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Realistic Expectations
Realistic Expectations
Ray Evans , Michael Teutsch , Paul Rees
How should a leader view the future of their church? What should their aspirations be?
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From Rotas to Teams
From Rotas to Teams
Ray Evans , Michael Teutsch , Paul Rees
Why is it important to move from church rotas to ministry teams?
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Leadership Mistakes
Leadership Mistakes
Ray Evans
Let me introduce a book that deals with some of the potential pitfalls for everyone in pastoral ministry.
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Church Growth
Church Growth
Ray Evans , Phil Topham
In this interview, Ray Evans shares his journey as a church leader and how he has come to understand the dynamics of church growth.
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Team Time
Team Time
Ray Evans
"Retreat!" The word might have negative connotations, but whatever you call it, does your leadership team have one?
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Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Ray Evans
Every church leader is in the communication business. It’s obvious when it comes to preaching, but what about communicating with your fellow leaders?
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Succession Planning
Succession Planning
Ray Evans
What will happen to the church you lead when you move on? Who will take over? Every pastor should be thinking about these questions.
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Church Leadership
Ray Evans
What does it take to be a great leader? Society, and our own desires can paint quite an intimidating picture.
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