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General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings
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Adrian Reynolds, Ros Clarke

What was voted for at the November General Synod? How can we pray and support friends in the Church of England?

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Resilience: Running the Pastoral Race with Perseverance
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Lewis Allen, Sarah Allen

How can ministry leaders keep on going in local church life without burning out or becoming cynical? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Different, Yet the Same: Is Complementarianism Unjust?
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Linda Allcock, Johnny Prime

How can we pursue gender justice whilst distinguishing between those who equally share God’s image? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice in the World
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Graham Beynon

What are the key issues when it comes to working justice in the world? How can churches move forward? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice in the Church
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Graham Beynon

Having justified his people, God calls us to be just in our life together. A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice in God
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Graham Beynon

How does the justice of God and our perversion of justice change our perspective and life together? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice Done
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Colin Adams

A place of perfect justice, delight, and joy is coming. Injustice will not be remembered as wrongs are righted. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice Displayed
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John Stevens

The work of the church is not simply to enjoy God’s justice, but to display it to the world as servants of Christ. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice Demanded
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Matt Oliver

Isaiah boldly encourages us to give God "no rest" as we pray for gospel work in our churches and our land. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice Declared
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Jason Roach

The justice of God is supremely declared in the work of the cross and the justification of his people. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Justice Denied
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Raymond Brown

God’s wrath at his people's injustice reveals the Father's heart. The promised restoration brings hope. From the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
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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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Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland
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Adrian Reynolds, Rachel Sloan, Andy Hunter

What are the challenges and needs of gospel work in Scotland? How can people pray and support gospel work in the nation?

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Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
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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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Gospel Ministry in Scotland
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Adrian Reynolds, Rachel Sloan, Andy Hunter

What is the gospel landscape like in Scotland? What are the challenges that evangelical churches in Scotland face?

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Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
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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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Digital Communications for Local Churches
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Joel Murray, Peter Murden, Adrian Reynolds

Why is it important to consider how your church communicates? How can digital technology help in outreach and discipleship?

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Who Should Be the Church Treasurer?
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Adrian Reynolds, Manny Kemp

The church treasurer is maybe the most demanding volunteer role in church life. How can church leaders help and support treasurers best?

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Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer
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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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Local Mission, Scattered Church
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Adrian Reynolds, Matt Oliver

How do we balance the task of reaching the community God has placed us in with discipling the flock God has entrusted to us?

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Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson
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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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We Are All Theologians
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Adrian Reynolds, Paul Mallard

What makes someone a theologian? What is theology's place in church life? Why does FIEC have a Theology Team?

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Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel
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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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Discipling Women in Church Life
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Joel Murray, Pete Gower, Janette McCool

Why is it important to have a focus on reaching and discipling women in the life of the church?

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When the Nations Come to Your Door
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Joel Murray, Philip Venables

The influx of asylum seekers across the country brings the nations to the doors of local churches. How do we make the most of this opportunity?

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Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities
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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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The High Street Bible Giveaway
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Joel Murray, Mike Judge

How do you get the word of God into the hands of people in your community? What impact does it have in the local church?

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Pakistani Politics, Remembering Prisoners, and the Women's World Cup
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Adrian Reynolds, Justin Gill, John Stevens

What can we learn from politics in Pakistan? What does remembering those in prison look like? How are women's sport and complementarianism related?

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When It Doesn't Work Out
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Joel Murray, Ben Midgley

What do you do when a church plant doesn't work out? How do you move forward when you recall a plant team?

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An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group
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Joel Murray, Gerry Straker, Vanessa Rigby

A church toddler group can be an effective way to reach families in your community and introduce them to the gospel.

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A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation
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Joel Murray, Danny Rurlander

What reasons cause the need to purchase a church building? How can you go about raising funding for such a project?

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Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
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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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Church Plants Working Together
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Trevor Archer, Yannick Christos-Wahab, Sam Gibb, Jonty Allcock

What could partnership between new churches look like? What does it take to start a new church?

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Reflecting Diverse Communities in Church Life
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Trevor Archer, Yannick Christos-Wahab, Sam Gibb, Jonty Allcock

How does the local community affect local church life? How can partnerships with churches that are different help us grow and glorify God?

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BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball
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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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Learning from New London Churches
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Trevor Archer, Yannick Christos-Wahab, Sam Gibb, Jonty Allcock

Hear from the leaders of three London churches that have each started recently and are located in close proximity yet serve in very distinct settings.

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Clarifying Our Fellowship
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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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Standing with Friends in the Church of England
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Adrian Reynolds, Lee Gatiss

What is 'Living in Love and Faith'? How can we support our Anglican friends through the process?

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Word-Centred Relational Evangelism
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Adrian Reynolds, Joel Murray, Le Fras Strydom

How does the sufficiency of Scripture help local churches reach the lost?

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Testing the Health of a Church
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Adrian Reynolds, David Brown

What is a healthy church? What are some of the challenges in making changes to become a more healthy church?

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Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
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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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Outreach to Older People
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Adrian Reynolds, Pippa Cramer, Steve Cramer

Why is ministry to seniors so neglected? How can churches meaningfully reach out to older people with the gospel?

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Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy
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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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Speaking About Sexuality
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Adrian Reynolds, Andy Robinson

Why do we need to talk about sexuality in church? How do we care for people in church who experience same-sex attraction?

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The War and the Church in Ukraine
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Adrian Reynolds, Jaroslaw Lukasik

How has the war in Ukraine affected local churches in the country? How can the UK church both support believers there and learn from their experience?

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Speeding Tickets, 'Misgendering', and the Influence of Tim Keller
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Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

What do speed limits teach us about sin? What is a wise way to live in public-facing work? What influence did Tim Keller have on the UK church?

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Housing Your Pastor
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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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Working Together for the Gospel in Liverpool
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Hear the story of how a church planter in Liverpool was sent with a team to help revitalise a smaller church in the north of the city.

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Preparing Disciples for the Workplace
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Adrian Reynolds, Julian Gadsby

We can grow as disciples and glorify God in whatever work he has called us to. How do we pastor people to help them think about work well?

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Church Merger in Action
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Adrian Reynolds, Trevor Archer, Yannick Christos-Wahab

The story of Stockwell Baptist Church highlights how a church merger can help move two local churches, one established, one recently planted, forward.

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The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
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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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Becoming Prayerful People
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Adrian Reynolds, Andy Geers

Why can prayer be such a struggle for Christians? What can we do to become more prayerful people: individually and in our churches?

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A Theology of Work
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Adrian Reynolds, Julian Gadsby

Is work more than simply earning wages? How should we speak about work in church life? How do we glorify God in our work?

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Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross
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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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Experiences of Single People in Church Life
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Adrian Reynolds, Andy Robinson

How can churches care for single people as part of the entirety of the flock?

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Asbury, Wales, and Revivals
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Adrian Reynolds, Jonathan Thomas

What are we to make of the stories of revival in places like Asbury and Wales? Should we seek revival in church life?

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School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive
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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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FIEC Distinctives: our Ethos Statements
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John Stevens

FIEC's Ethos Statements bring clarity to our life and ministry as a Fellowship, covering gospel unity, women in ministry, and same sex marriage.

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Building Confidence in the Bible
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Adrian Reynolds, Brian Edwards

How can church leaders help people in their churches to have confidence in the Bible as the authoritative word of God?

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Trust in the Police, Ofsted Evaluations, and The Apprentice
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Can we trust the police? Is there merit in the Ofsted model of evaluation? Can we learn about leadership from The Apprentice?

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The Pursuit of Diversity in Leadership
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Adrian Reynolds, Trevor Archer, Yannick Christos-Wahab

Why is diversity in church leadership a good goal to pursue? How can we genuinely develop diversity in leadership without tokenism?

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Talking About Giving and Generosity
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Adrian Reynolds, Paul Houghton

Why is talking about money so difficult? How can church leaders think and talk about money in a healthy and helpful way?

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Illegal Immigration, Lockdown WhatsApps, and Nepo Babies
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

How do we respond to illegal immigration? What can we learn from the government's lockdown WhatsApp messages? Do nepo babies cause marginalisation?

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Helping People Sing Well
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Adrian Reynolds, Sally Jackman

What is the place of singing in church life and how can church leaders help people sing well?

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Community Youth Work
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Adrian Reynolds, Antonia Sheldrake, Andy Mossop

What does youth ministry in a local church look like when it seeks to reach young people in the community?

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Nicola Sturgeon, Christian Illiteracy, and John Motson
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Could we have an evangelical Scottish First Minister? What is the effect of Christian illiteracy in Britain? What can John Motson's passion teach us?

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More Blessed to Give than to Receive
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Trevor Archer

In church ministry, to give is to imitate the very heart of God as the gospel travels out into the world. From The Hub 2023.

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Who Are You Yoked With?
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Andy Rees

As the temple of the living God, we must not be joined with darkness but be yoked with Christ. From The Hub 2023.

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Great Endurance
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Andy Rees

Endurance is necessary in church ministry. But that ministry is a privilege like no other: "making many people rich". From The Hub 2023.

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Raising Lay Leaders
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Phil Topham, Ray Evans

How do we raise and train lay elders and other lay leaders in the church?

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Natural Disasters, War in Ukraine, and Worldliness in the Church
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

How can we answer questions about suffering? What is a right response to the ongoing war in Ukraine? How do we avoid worldliness creeping into church?

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Safeguarding to the Glory of God
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Adrian Reynolds, Paul Harrison, Sue Harrison

If safeguarding is about protecting people from harm and promoting their wellbeing, it can be done with joy to the glory of God.

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Genuine Racial and Cultural Diversity
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Phil Topham, Yannick Christos-Wahab

How can churches that are culturally diverse, or that wish to be, foster genuine diversity and not tokenism?

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Same Sex Blessings, Integrity in Government, and the Value of Work
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Will same sex blessings in the Church of England bring unity? Is there integrity in the government? How much should Christians value work?

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Why Send Your Kids to Summer Camps?
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Adrian Reynolds, Sally Jackman

What are summer camps for? Why should we encourage parents to book their children to go during the school holidays?

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Leading Worship with a Guitar
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Adrian Reynolds, Andy Fenton

How can guitar players lead churches well in singing and worship?

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Prince Harry, NHS Crisis, and New Year's Resolutions
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Can there be reconciliation after Harry's memoirs? How do we help our churches through a healthcare crisis? Are New Year's resolutions Christian?

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FIEC in 2023
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds

What does 2023 hold in store for FIEC and our Fellowship of churches?

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Christianity and the Church in 2022 Britain
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Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

After Covid, war in Europe, "wokeism", and more, how has life changed in 2022? And what effects has this year had on church ministry in Britain?

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Stephen Sizer Tribunal, Migrant Crisis, and Artificial Intelligence
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

What should we take away from the Stephen Sizer Tribunal? What is the church's role in the migrant crisis? Can a chat bot write a sermon?

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Why Do We Need a Christian Bank?
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Adrian Reynolds, Paul Houghton

Why do we need a Christian bank? How can such a bank help churches with gospel ministry?

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Census Figures, Institutional Racism, and Winter Strikes
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

What should we make of the figures from Census 2021? Do we have a problem with racism in Britain? Should Christians go on strike?

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Expressions of Unity in Church Leadership
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Adrian Reynolds, Gavin Ortlund

How do we navigate the issue of where the boundaries of our churches lie theologically and practically? How do we find unity when disagreement arises?

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To the Only God Our Saviour
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Julian Hardyman

We should fear stumbling. When we do, we have a promise from him who can keep us from stumbling. From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.

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Make Much of Jesus
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Andy Paterson

What should be the heartbeat of a church? It should be the preaching of Christ. From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.

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Partnership in the Last Times
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Andy Hunter

New Testament partnership is more than a pragmatic aid to mission. It is part of the mission. From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.

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The Most Holy Faith
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Paul Mallard, Daniel Strange

Why is theology important for contending for the faith? What theology do we need to contend today? From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.

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Contending for the Faith
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John Stevens

Today, just as in Jude’s day, we must fight against apostate false teachers. From the 2022 Leaders' Conference.

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Why Change Your Church Name?
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Adrian Reynolds, Andy Rees

How important is the name of your church? What are the reasons you might change it, and what do you need to think about to do it?

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Autumn Budget, the World Cup in Qatar, and the Bishop of Oxford
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Caring for churches in a cost of living crisis, supporting persecuted Christians in Qatar, and responding to bishops supporting same-sex marriage.

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Do Churches Need a Complaints Policy?
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, Paul Harrison

Having a clear complaints policy helps people in churches to listen to each other well and deal with problems that come along.

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Rishi Sunak, Repressive Regimes, and Jürgen Klopp
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

How do we respond to another new Prime Minister? Should Christians boycott the World Cup in Qatar? How can we learn from Jürgen Klopp's leadership?

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Reaching Parents Through Toddler Groups
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Adrian Reynolds, Liz Turton

What does it look like for a church toddler group to reach the community in a meaningful way?

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Mermaids Criticism, the State of Theology, and Conspiracy Theories
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

Is criticism of transgender ideology growing? What can we learn from the beliefs of US evangelicals? How should we respond to conspiracy theories?

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Mini-Budget Lessons, The Queen's Funeral, and Brother Andrew
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Phil Topham, Justin Gill, John Stevens

How can church leaders learn from Liz Truss' mini-budget? How was the gospel seen at The Queen's funeral? What legacy did Brother Andrew leave?

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Planning and Taking a Sabbatical
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Adrian Reynolds, Neil Turton, Liz Turton

Church ministry has a physical, emotional, and spiritual toll on church leaders. How do sabbaticals serve to replenish and refresh?

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On Churches Without Buildings
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Adrian Reynolds, Richard Wardman

What are the challenges and advantages of being a church that doesn't have a building?

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The Queen's Funeral, Swearing on the Bible, and Lessons from Warfare
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

How should we prepare for the Queen's funeral? Is swearing on the Bible biblical? What lessons does the war in Ukraine have for Christians?

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Ministry Training in the Local Church
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Phil Topham, Dan Green

How can church leaders raise up the next generation of pastors within the local church?

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Leading the Church in Reflection on Elizabeth II
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Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

As we enter a period of national mourning after the death of Elizabeth II, how can we lead the church well as we respond to her life and service?

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