One-offs

Who was Edward J Poole-Connor?
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FIEC has been helping churches work together for 100 years, since its first meeting was convened by Edward J Poole-Connor. Who was this pioneer?

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Insuring Your Church
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Barry Walker

Few of us are concerned about insurance until we make a claim. What should church leaders be considering before a claim is needed?

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The Problem with Hymns
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Sam Smith

We are blessed to have a treasure trove of old hymns in the history of the church. So why do so many sit dormant in dusty hymnbooks?

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6 Ways to Keep Church Seven Days a Week
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Joel Murray

The church is called to gather, but also to encourage, to pray, to witness. Online technology can help us do that all through the week.

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Church in a Box (Lessons for Meeting in a Rented Building)
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Adrian Reynolds

Five practical issues for churches who meet in rented premises to grapple with.

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Friendship Lessons from the Royal Navy
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Adrian Reynolds

It might be difficult to spot how investment in friendship can help your ministry, but it is worth its weight in gold.

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Making Faith Magnetic (Book Review)
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Rachel Sloan

Dan Strange’s excellent book encourages us to engage with the questions people are asking in order to point them to Jesus.

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5 Lessons for Churches Hosting Refugees
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Brian Whittaker

As homes across Britain are opened to host Ukrainians fleeing the war, what do church leaders need to do to welcome refugees into church life?

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Three Books to Read on Leadership in 2022
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Ray Evans

Three important Christian leadership books were published in 2021 which would be a good addition to your reading list this year.

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The Nearly Impossible Task
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Ray Evans

Leading your church in mission and evangelism is a difficult but important job. How can we avoid guilt whilst pushing it to the top of our agenda?

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Powerful Leaders? (Book Review)
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Ray Evans

Marcus Honeysett’s important book on spiritual abuse is challenging, humbling, and full of insights to help you serve others, and Christ, better.

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Leading the Church in Response to Ukraine
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Adrian Reynolds

Four things church leaders can do to lead their churches in response to the situation in Ukraine as it continues to deteriorate.

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The Least, the Last, and the Lost (Book Review)
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Alistair Chalmers

Mez McConnell’s new book is a must-read for pastors, church planters, and those trying to reach people in schemes or council estates with the gospel.

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Podcasts for Church Leaders (2022 Edition)
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Joel Murray

If you’re an avid podcast listener, or you don’t know where to start, here are some recommendations to help you in your church ministry.

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Time Well Spent (Book Review)
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Adrian Reynolds

Colin Webster’s short book gives practical and encouraging advice to help make the most of your quiet times.

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Why You Should Mix Up your Small Groups (and How to Do It)
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Andy Hunter

Mixing up a church's small groups can be wise but is there a way to do it without losing all the relational benefits already built up?

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How to Spot a Healthy Church
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Jonathan Bond

What does a church look like that is truly growing and knowing God’s grace upon it?

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Serving in a Smaller Church
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Jonathan Bond

The best place for you to serve is where the Lord wants you, not where the biggest church is.

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The Answer to the Loneliness Epidemic
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John Stevens

The birth of Jesus is a foretaste and anticipation of God’s dwelling with his people. God is with us: then, now, and forever.

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How to Receive Criticism and Respond Well
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Lewis Allen

Receiving criticism is part of pastoral ministry and is the Lord’s appointed means of change as you respond well to it.

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In Praise of Smaller Churches
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Jonathan Bond

Nearly half of all FIEC churches have 35 or fewer members. It may seem that these fellowships are failing but in fact many are healthy and thriving.

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Brave by Faith (Book Review)
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Rachel Sloan

Alistair Begg shows us how discovering the message of the book of Daniel enables us to stand firm and live bravely.

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