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Coronavirus: Advice for Churches

Leadership and Legacy

A Legacy to Develop (Part 2): the Challenge of Raising Up New Leaders
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Ray Evans

There are four challenges as we think about passing on the gospel and raising the next generation of church leaders.

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A Legacy to Develop (Part 1): a Vision for Leadership
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Ray Evans

It is important to be looking to raise up the next generation of leaders. What's got to happen for that to be a reality in church life?

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A Legacy to Remember
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Johnny Prime

There are times in gospel ministry when our get up go can get up and go. How can we get going again?

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A Legacy to Avoid
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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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Leadership in Lockdown

Get to Know...

The Hub 2020

Primer

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Coronavirus: Advice for Churches

Leading Through Lockdown 3 (Webinar)

Leading Through Lockdown 3 (Webinar)–

When We Disagree with Lockdown

When We Disagree with Lockdown–

Staying Calm and Keeping Perspective: Places of Worship Closure in Scotland

Staying Calm and Keeping Perspective: Places of Worship Closure in Scotland–

How to Engage Effectively with Government (Webinar)

How to Engage Effectively with Government (Webinar)–

Missional Lessons from the Covid Crisis (Webinar)

Missional Lessons from the Covid Crisis (Webinar)–

The Slowness of God

The Slowness of God–

Women's Ministry in Lockdown and Beyond (Webinar)

Women's Ministry in Lockdown and Beyond (Webinar)–

A Winter Risk Assessment Review

A Winter Risk Assessment Review–

Leading the Church Without Becoming An Armchair Epidemiologist (Webinar)

Leading the Church Without Becoming An Armchair Epidemiologist (Webinar)–

Shepherding the 30%

Shepherding the 30%–

Leaders Under Pressure (Webinar)

Leaders Under Pressure (Webinar)–

Diagnosed by Covid

Diagnosed by Covid–

Frustration and Encouragement: a Message to Churches in a New Lockdown

Frustration and Encouragement: a Message to Churches in a New Lockdown–

Leading Through a Time of Division (Webinar)

Leading Through a Time of Division (Webinar)–

Pastoring People in a Mental Health Crisis (Webinar)

Pastoring People in a Mental Health Crisis (Webinar)–

Lessons of a Lockdown Season

Lessons of a Lockdown Season–

Christmas isn't Cancelled (Webinar)

Christmas isn't Cancelled (Webinar)–

Pandemic Lessons Learnt in Mississippi

Pandemic Lessons Learnt in Mississippi–

Lockdown Ministry in Wales (Webinar)

Lockdown Ministry in Wales (Webinar)–

The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker

The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker–

Leading Church Through Phase 3 in Scotland (Webinar)

Leading Church Through Phase 3 in Scotland (Webinar)–

A Positive COVID Test at Church: Now What?

A Positive COVID Test at Church: Now What?–

Sung Worship When You Can't Sing (Webinar)

Sung Worship When You Can't Sing (Webinar)–

When should Christians disobey Government over Coronavirus restrictions?

When should Christians disobey Government over Coronavirus restrictions?–

Student Ministry in Lockdown (Webinar)

Student Ministry in Lockdown (Webinar)–

What Phase 3 in Scotland Means for Churches (Webinar)

What Phase 3 in Scotland Means for Churches (Webinar)–

Remembering the ‘Can’t Comes’

Remembering the ‘Can’t Comes’–

Staying Online While Meeting In Person (Webinar)

Staying Online While Meeting In Person (Webinar)–

Leading in the New Normal (Webinar)

Leading in the New Normal (Webinar)–

Shepherding the Flock Back to Church

Shepherding the Flock Back to Church–

Why ‘Church In Person’ is Better

Why ‘Church In Person’ is Better–

Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry

Making the Most of a Season of Online Ministry–

8 Ways the Pandemic has Affected Churches

8 Ways the Pandemic has Affected Churches–

Neighbour-Love in Word and Deed

Neighbour-Love in Word and Deed–

Ten Tips for Completing Your COVID-19 Risk Assessment

Ten Tips for Completing Your COVID-19 Risk Assessment–

Wearing Face Masks at Church

Wearing Face Masks at Church–

Facing the Facts on Masks at Church (Webinar)

Facing the Facts on Masks at Church (Webinar)–

How to Rest Without Going Away

How to Rest Without Going Away–

Lessons from Lockdown (Webinar)

Lessons from Lockdown (Webinar)–

Five Stages Out of Lockdown for Church Meetings

Leading Through Lockdown 3 (Webinar)
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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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Women's Ministry in Lockdown and Beyond (Webinar)
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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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Christmas isn't Cancelled (Webinar)
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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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Leading Church Through Phase 3 in Scotland (Webinar)
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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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What Phase 3 in Scotland Means for Churches (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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8 Ways the Pandemic has Affected Churches
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Neighbour-Love in Word and Deed
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Ten Tips for Completing Your COVID-19 Risk Assessment
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Wearing Face Masks at Church
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Facing the Facts on Masks at Church (Webinar)
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How to Rest Without Going Away
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Lessons from Lockdown (Webinar)
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Five Stages Out of Lockdown for Church Meetings
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The Journey Out of Lockdown in Wales (Webinar)
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Youth & Children’s Work in Lockdown (Webinar)
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A COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template
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Christianity Explored: Online Experiences & Lessons Learnt
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Restarting Gatherings in Scotland (Webinar)
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Mental Health in Lockdown (Webinar)
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How Four Churches Reopened Their Buildings After Lockdown (or Didn't)
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Lockdown Leadership That Cares For Women in Church & Ministry (Webinar)
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How to Assess the COVID-19 Risk in Your Church Building
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A Note on Health and Safety: Legal Duties for Churches
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Switcher Studio - a Live Streaming Solution for Church Services
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The Journey Out of Lockdown (Webinar)
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How to Prepare for a COVID Secure Church
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Leadership During Lockdown in Deprived Communities (Webinar)
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Christianity Explored Online: Evangelism via Zoom
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Keeping Evangelism Central During Lockdown (Webinar)
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5 Ways to Make Progress in Lockdown Ministry
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Self Care and Soul Care in a Lengthy Lockdown (Webinar)
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Zoomed Out and Locked Down – How to be Refreshed
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Marriage During a Lengthy Lockdown (Webinar)
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Lockdown Evangelism and the Home Advantage
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7 Leadership Lessons from the Lawn
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How to Set Up Online Giving for Churches
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Word and Sacrament in Lockdown (Webinar)
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Staying Safe When Church is Online
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Leadership Through a Lengthy Lockdown (Webinar)
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5 Ways God is Growing a Church During Lockdown
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Serving Church Members in Financial Hardship
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Leading into the New Normal (Webinar)
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Patience During Lockdown
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How to Film Yourself at Home
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Singing Through Suffering
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