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Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership

Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership
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Johnny Prime

At the Local Leaders’ Conferences this year we considered how good leadership is relational leadership.

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Leadership Blind Spots: Ethnic Minorities
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Johnny Prime, Inonge Siluka

How might there be a potential blind spot in our churches of minority cultures? How we can serve one another well in church life?

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Leadership Blind Spots : Women
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Johnny Prime, Rachel Sloan

How might there be a potential blind spot in our churches of ministry by and to women?

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Fruitful 1: Introduction
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Adrian Reynolds

In this first of ten studies we think about the relational nature of the fruit of the Spirit and their significance in the life of a leader.

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Fruitful 2: Love
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Adrian Reynolds

Loving others does not come naturally; it is supernatural. In this second study we'll look closer at love in the life of a leader.

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Fruitful 3: Joy
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Adrian Reynolds

The spiritual fruit of 'joy' means something different to "being happy." In this third study we'll see that joy is actually relational.

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Fruitful 4: Peace
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Adrian Reynolds

The fruit of 'peace' is different to being conflict-averse. In this fourth study we'll see why.

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Fruitful 5: Forbearance
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Adrian Reynolds

We need the Spirit's help to keep going when people are against us. But what does this forbearance look like in practice?

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Fruitful 6: Kindness
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Adrian Reynolds

How is the fruit of 'kindness' different to 'goodness'? In this sixth study we'll see what kindness means for the attitudes of our hearts.

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Fruitful 7: Goodness
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Adrian Reynolds

We're saved by grace, not by our goodness. But our faith should produce the fruit of 'goodness'. Let's spend time thinking about how that works.

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Fruitful 8: Faithfulness
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Adrian Reynolds

The 'faithfulness' in Galatians 5 isn't about our relationship with God, but rather our relationships with one another.

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Fruitful 9: Gentleness
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Adrian Reynolds

Gentleness is not the same as timidity - and it's not at odds with being a leader. So how should this fruit affect how we lead?

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Fruitful 10: Self-control
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Adrian Reynolds

How will the fruit of 'self-control' shape your response to criticism and provocation?

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Evangelism for Every Believer

Coronavirus: Advice for Churches

Leadership in Lockdown

Get to Know...

Primer

Abuse and the Local Church

How should we think rightly about spiritual abuse, care for those affected, and protect ourselves and the flocks we serve from such evil behaviour?

All in the Family

Exploring the breadth that exists amongst FIEC churches on matters that our Doctrinal Basis doesn't touch on and yet are important in church life.

Andrew Heard on Leadership

Teaching on leadership given by Andrew Heard in June 2017.

Attendance, Migration & Community

Ray Evans explores three contemporary church issues with four other FIEC pastors.

Communication 101

Ray Evans unpacks some advice for preachers.

Coronavirus: Advice for Churches

How should churches respond to Government advice and continue ministry during the coronavirus pandemic?

Decision Making

How can a church leader make wise decisions? Ray Evans outlines some principles and practical advice to help you.

Evangelism for Every Believer

Andy Paterson argues that every single follower of Jesus Christ has a role to play in ways that are both natural and free from false guilt.

Evangelism Today

Andy Paterson, Rico Tice and John Stevens discuss the issues we face as we seek to share the gospel in our culture.

Evangelistic Momentum

A five-part series looking at how we can build evangelistic momentum in our churches.

Fruitful

A series of ten videos with follow-up questions looking at the fruit of the Spirit in the lives of church leaders.

Get to Know...

Short films introducing two FIEC churches each time, with prayer points for each.

Growing as a Church

Ray Evans shares wisdom about church membership, vision, strategy, Sunday meetings and more.

Growing as a Disciple

Ray Evans gives advice to help leaders grow in their character, spiritual disciplines and pastoral care.

Growing as a Leader

An informal discussion about church growth and leadership between three experienced pastors.

Growing as a Preacher

Ray Evans gives advice to preachers.

Growing as a Team

A collection of articles by Ray Evans focused on elders & deacons, staff teams, training others, and leading meetings.

Leaders' Conference 2013

The Power of God: Talks from Ephesians, the Psalms, and seminars relevant to Independent church ministry.

Leaders' Conference 2014

Talks from our 2014 Leaders' Conference (3rd-6th November) which was entitled 'In Dependence.'

Leaders' Conference 2015

Ready Eager Devoted: Helping you to be a disciple-maker in your local church.

Leaders' Conference 2016

Engaging Evangelism: The cultural context of evangelism, evangelistic preaching and Jesus' approach to mission in the Gospel of Luke.

Leaders' Conference 2017

Transforming Church: What does leading a transforming church look like?

Leaders' Conference 2018

Here & Now: communicating the gospel in our post-Christian culture.

Leaders' Conference 2019

Leadership at Every Level: Exploring the role of a leader and the task of training other leaders in the church.

Leadership and Legacy

Every church leader is both a legacy receiver and a legacy giver. The challenge is to make sure that the legacy we pass on is a beneficial one.

Leadership in Lockdown

A series of webinars with John Stevens and guests about church leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ministry Journeys

A series of books for those on their journey into vocational ministry - and anyone who wants to grow in their ministry!

Primer

Primer is a theological resource for gospel workers and church leadership teams.

Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership

At the 32 Local Leaders’ Conferences held in 2021 we considered how good leadership is relational leadership.

The Hub 2017

The main talks from The Hub Conference 2017 by Bill James.

The Hub 2018

The main talks from The Hub Conference 2018 by Adrian Reynolds and Sam Buckley.

The Hub 2019

The main talks from The Hub Conference 2019 by Nathan Howard and Ian Williamson.

The Hub 2020

The main talks from The Hub Conference 2020 by Mez McConnell and Richard Lacey.

The Three Cs

Ray Evans draws lessons for church leaders on the topics of Character, Capability and Chemistry.

Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership

Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership–

Leadership Blind Spots: Ethnic Minorities–

Leadership Blind Spots : Women–

Fruitful 1: Introduction–

Fruitful 2: Love–

Fruitful 3: Joy–

Fruitful 4: Peace–

Fruitful 5: Forbearance–

Fruitful 6: Kindness–

Fruitful 7: Goodness–

Fruitful 8: Faithfulness–

Fruitful 9: Gentleness–

Fruitful 10: Self-control–

Evangelism for Every Believer

Gospel Intentionality

Gospel Intentionality–

Does Election Kill Evangelism?

Does Election Kill Evangelism?–

Who is in Charge of Evangelism?

Who is in Charge of Evangelism?–

Tasty Speaking

Tasty Speaking–

Deliciously Distinctive Living

Deliciously Distinctive Living–

Get Out of the Christian Ghetto

Get Out of the Christian Ghetto–

How to Support Evangelistic Work

How to Support Evangelistic Work–

Evangelists and Evangelism in the New Testament

Evangelists and Evangelism in the New Testament–

Be Ready to Respond

Be Ready to Respond–

Programmes and Professionals

Programmes and Professionals–

We’re All Evangelists – Aren’t We?

We’re All Evangelists – Aren’t We?–

God's Glory Among the Nations

God's Glory Among the Nations–

How to Declare the Glory of God

How to Declare the Glory of God–

Declare His Glory

Declare His Glory–

Are You Ready for Evangelism?

Are You Ready for Evangelism?–

Coronavirus: Advice for Churches

Ministry Beyond Covid (Webinar)

Ministry Beyond Covid (Webinar)–

World Mission After Covid (Webinar)

World Mission After Covid (Webinar)–

Caring for the Chronic Post-Covid

Caring for the Chronic Post-Covid–

Youth and Children’s Ministry After Covid (Webinar)

Youth and Children’s Ministry After Covid (Webinar)–

Trauma Care After Covid (Webinar)

Trauma Care After Covid (Webinar)–

11 Things to Consider When Coming Out of Lockdown

11 Things to Consider When Coming Out of Lockdown–

How to Help Church Members Back into Ministry

How to Help Church Members Back into Ministry–

Domestic Abuse in Lockdown (Webinar)

Domestic Abuse in Lockdown (Webinar)–

"Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Before the Covid Crisis" (Webinar)

"Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Before the Covid Crisis" (Webinar)–

Beyond the Covid Crisis - Leading in Complexity (Webinar)

Beyond the Covid Crisis - Leading in Complexity (Webinar)–

Evangelism In and Out of Lockdown

Evangelism In and Out of Lockdown–

Life After Lockdown

Life After Lockdown–

Evangelism After Lockdown: A Passion for Life 2022 (Webinar)

Evangelism After Lockdown: A Passion for Life 2022 (Webinar)–

Unlocking Scotland (Webinar)

Unlocking Scotland (Webinar)–

Easter Evangelism in Lockdown (Webinar)

Easter Evangelism in Lockdown (Webinar)–

How to Keep Refreshed in Lockdown (Webinar)

How to Keep Refreshed in Lockdown (Webinar)–

Medical Covid Update & Caring for Medics in Church (Webinar)

Medical Covid Update & Caring for Medics in Church (Webinar)–

Spirit-Led, Relational Leadership
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Leadership Blind Spots: Ethnic Minorities
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Leadership Blind Spots : Women
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Fruitful 1: Introduction
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Fruitful 2: Love
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Fruitful 3: Joy
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Fruitful 4: Peace
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Fruitful 5: Forbearance
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Fruitful 6: Kindness
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Fruitful 7: Goodness
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Fruitful 8: Faithfulness
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Fruitful 9: Gentleness
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Fruitful 10: Self-control
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Gospel Intentionality
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Does Election Kill Evangelism?
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Who is in Charge of Evangelism?
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Tasty Speaking
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Deliciously Distinctive Living
–

Get Out of the Christian Ghetto
–

How to Support Evangelistic Work
–

Evangelists and Evangelism in the New Testament
–

Be Ready to Respond
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Programmes and Professionals
–

We’re All Evangelists – Aren’t We?
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God's Glory Among the Nations
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How to Declare the Glory of God
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Declare His Glory
–

Are You Ready for Evangelism?
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Ministry Beyond Covid (Webinar)
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World Mission After Covid (Webinar)
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Caring for the Chronic Post-Covid
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Youth and Children’s Ministry After Covid (Webinar)
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Trauma Care After Covid (Webinar)
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11 Things to Consider When Coming Out of Lockdown
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How to Help Church Members Back into Ministry
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Domestic Abuse in Lockdown (Webinar)
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"Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Before the Covid Crisis" (Webinar)
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Beyond the Covid Crisis - Leading in Complexity (Webinar)
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Evangelism In and Out of Lockdown
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Life After Lockdown
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Evangelism After Lockdown: A Passion for Life 2022 (Webinar)
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Unlocking Scotland (Webinar)
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Easter Evangelism in Lockdown (Webinar)
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How to Keep Refreshed in Lockdown (Webinar)
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Medical Covid Update & Caring for Medics in Church (Webinar)
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The Roadmap Out of Lockdown (Implications for Churches)
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The Chapel Channel
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5 Reasons Why Zoom Prayer Meetings Might be Here to Stay
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Leading Volunteers Through Covid and Beyond (Webinar)
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Responding to the Ethics of the Covid Vaccine
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When We Disagree with Lockdown
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Staying Calm and Keeping Perspective: Places of Worship Closure in Scotland
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How to Engage Effectively with Government (Webinar)
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Missional Lessons from the Covid Crisis (Webinar)
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The Slowness of God
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A Winter Risk Assessment Review
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Leading the Church Without Becoming An Armchair Epidemiologist (Webinar)
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Shepherding the 30%
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Leaders Under Pressure (Webinar)
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Diagnosed by Covid
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Frustration and Encouragement: a Message to Churches in a New Lockdown
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Leading Through a Time of Division (Webinar)
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Pastoring People in a Mental Health Crisis (Webinar)
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Lessons of a Lockdown Season
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Pandemic Lessons Learnt in Mississippi
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Lockdown Ministry in Wales (Webinar)
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The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker
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A Positive COVID Test at Church: Now What?
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Sung Worship When You Can't Sing (Webinar)
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When should Christians disobey Government over Coronavirus restrictions?
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Student Ministry in Lockdown (Webinar)
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Remembering the ‘Can’t Comes’
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Staying Online While Meeting In Person (Webinar)
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Leading in the New Normal (Webinar)
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Shepherding the Flock Back to Church
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Why ‘Church In Person’ is Better
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Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry
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