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What to Expect at the 2024 Leaders' Conference
What to Expect at the 2024 Leaders' Conference
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds
Find out about the conference theme, speakers, seminars, and more at this year's Leaders' Conference.
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General Election Results, 'Conversion Therapy' Bans, and Baton Passing
General Election Results, 'Conversion Therapy' Bans, and Baton Passing
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Andy Hunter
What do the general election results mean for church leaders? What might a 'conversion therapy' ban look like? What can leaders learn from Joe Biden?
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Realising Justification
Graham Beynon , Glynn Harrison
We know the truth of justification by faith in our heads, but how does it drop to our hearts?
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The Beauty of Intergenerational Church
The Beauty of Intergenerational Church
Adrian Reynolds , Graeme Shanks , Rachel Sloan
The different generations in our churches offer a unique and beautiful opportunity to grow in faith together and witness to the world around.
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Majority Government, Churches for Sale, and McIlory's Reconciliation
Majority Government, Churches for Sale, and McIlory's Reconciliation
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds
How can we lead fairly when one group has a majority of power? Why are Scottish churches being sold? How does McIlroy's marriage reflect the gospel?
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General Election: How to Think Christianly
General Election: How to Think Christianly
Adrian Reynolds , Simon Calvert
How can we help our churches to think "Christianly" about the election as they come to vote? How can we keep unity even when our politics may differ?
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Living in a Technological Age
Living in a Technological Age
Adrian Reynolds , Nathan Weston
How can we help our churches to flourish as they live in an age of technology? How can leaders set an example in their living with technology?
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D-Day 80, Election Debates, and Rob Burrow
D-Day 80, Election Debates, and Rob Burrow
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What reflections are there from D-Day's anniversary? How can we learn from election debates? What can we take from Rob Burrow's heroism & friendship?
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Sport on Sundays
Sport on Sundays
Adrian Reynolds , Graham Daniels , Jonny Reid
How can biblical principles help Christians flourish in a society that values sporting activities on Sunday mornings?
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Pastoring Through a General Election
Pastoring Through a General Election
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens , Justin Gill
As we approach a general election, we need to help our churches to be confident in God's sovereignty, prayerful, and thoughtful in decision-making.
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Cover-ups, Pope Francis, and Football Managers
Cover-ups, Pope Francis, and Football Managers
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens , Graham Beynon
Why do we so often try to cover-up scandals? Are people 'fundamentally good'? How are pastors like football managers?
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A Theology of Technology
A Theology of Technology
Adrian Reynolds , Nathan Weston
How can we think theologically about technology to help us use the gift of technology in a godly way?
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Caring for Carers
Caring for Carers
Adrian Reynolds , Lucy Honeysett
More than 5% of England's working population work in care, facing particular demands. How can church leaders support the carers in their churches?
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Social Media Dangers, Leading While Losing, and Eurovision
Social Media Dangers, Leading While Losing, and Eurovision
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
How can we protect children from the dangers of social media? How can we lead while losing? Has Eurovision gone for style over substance?
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How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza?
How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza?
Adrian Reynolds , Joseph Steinberg
How can we talk and pray about the conflict in Israel and Gaza in church life?
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Sporting Events as Gospel Opportunities
Sporting Events as Gospel Opportunities
Adrian Reynolds , Jonny Reid , Graham Daniels
Sport is a good point of connection with a local community. How can churches make the most of sport and sporting events as evangelistic opportunities?
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Illegal Immigration, Leadership Styles, and Blackpool Rock
Illegal Immigration, Leadership Styles, and Blackpool Rock
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds
What is a Christian response to illegal immigration? What can we learn from Liz Truss and Humza Yousaf? Will we be able to buy rock from Blackpool?
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Taking the Gospel to Jewish People
Taking the Gospel to Jewish People
Adrian Reynolds , Joseph Steinberg
There are 385,000 Jewish people in the UK who have not been reached with the gospel. How can we think about mission to this group in the local church?
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Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?
Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry?
Phil Topham , Becky Thomas , Gavin Smith
Church governance can feel like a distraction from gospel ministry. How can we see it in its rightful place as part of that ministry itself?
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Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers
Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers
John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds , Phil Topham
Why is a Gospel Coalition UK being considered? What are the implications of the gender services review? Why should we care about the PM's trainers?
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Youth Workers for Life
Youth Workers for Life
Adrian Reynolds , Trevor Pearce
How can we reclaim the value of youth and children's work in its own right and invest to train and deploy life-long workers in this ministry?
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Can We Trust God's Justice?
Can We Trust God's Justice?
Paul Mallard , Sarah Allen
The Bible tells us that God loves justice (Psalm 99:4). But is it intrinsic to his very nature? Can we be sure?
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Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross
Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross
John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds , Phil Topham
Is there something to say for being a boring leader? How is the secular world struggling to stay neutral? Why did King's Cross celebrate Ramadan?
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Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places
Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places
Adrian Reynolds , Graham Thomson , Dawn Thomson
How can churches in diverse contexts work together to reach people in 'forgotten places' with the gospel? What might partnership look like?
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Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes
Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Graham Beynon
What is the definition of extremism vs free speech? How do we differentiate between guilt and consequences? How can we discern the truth of media?
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Church Ministry in a Global City
Church Ministry in a Global City
Adrian Reynolds , Johnny Prime , Trevor Archer
What is so important about London? What is the church landscape like in the city? What are the opportunities for the gospel?
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Independency: the Freedom to Be Faithful
Phil Topham , John Stevens
Independent churches are free to stand firm for biblical truth whilst reflecting the diversity of their individual contexts.
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When Your Children Don't Believe
When Your Children Don't Believe
Adrian Reynolds , Paul Mallard
Having unbelieving children is a painful reality for many Christians. How can we hold on to gospel hope whilst dealing with the guilt and heartbreak?
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Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception
Phil Topham , John Stevens , Adrian Reynolds
What can we learn from Alexei Navalny's life? What does chaos in Westminster teach us? How can we show that life is valuable from conception?
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Ministry Families and Church Life
Ministry Families and Church Life
Adrian Reynolds , Richard Lacey , Carolyn Lacey
How can we protect family life when serving in church ministry? What changes when a ministry wife moves from voluntary to paid work in the church?
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Do You Love Jesus' Sheep?
Do You Love Jesus' Sheep?
Graham Thomson
Jesus shows his love for his sheep by laying down his life for them. How you love Jesus' sheep is a sign of your love for him.
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Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective
Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective
Adrian Reynolds , Trevor Archer
As Trevor Archer comes to stand down from serving at FIEC, he shares what he has found are the essential elements of a long-lasting ministry.
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Fan the Flame Given to You
Fan the Flame Given to You
Graham Thomson
How should we live and minister in the world as we wait in expectation for the coming return of Christ?
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Caring for Your Church Treasurer
Caring for Your Church Treasurer
Adrian Reynolds , Manny Kemp
Why do church leaders need to care especially for their treasurers? How can they do it in a way that helps treasurers to grow and flourish?
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The Blessing and Burden of Christian Ministry
The Blessing and Burden of Christian Ministry
Adrian Reynolds
There is an intensity to Christian ministry that we must hold in tension: cost and joy; privilege and pain; blessing and burden.
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Why Do We Need Christian News?
Why Do We Need Christian News?
Adrian Reynolds , Mike Judge
What is the value of keeping up with Christian news - both for church leaders and church members?
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Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools
Phil Topham , Graham Beynon , John Stevens
How should leaders react to opposition? Where should Christians stand on capital punishment? Should secular schools make space for religious practice?
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The Ministry of Administration
The Ministry of Administration
Phil Topham , Gavin Smith
Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church. What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?
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Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland
Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
What can we take from the Post Office scandal? How should we respond to conflict in Yemen? How could conversion therapy plans affect church ministry?
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Children's Ministry as Ministry
Children's Ministry as Ministry
Adrian Reynolds , Ed Drew
How can church leaders encourage and support those who are working in our churches with children and young people?
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2023: Year in Review
Adrian Reynolds , John Stevens
A look back at the encouragements and challenges for FIEC and FIEC churches in 2023.
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Optimism for Gospel Growth (Annual Review 2022/23)
John Stevens
There are reasons for optimism when we look at the growth of the gospel in FIEC and its churches over the past year.
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Living in God's Two Kingdoms
Living in God's Two Kingdoms
Adrian Reynolds , David VanDrunen
We are foreigners and exiles in this world. So, how do we help people in our churches think about how they live in and engage with the world?
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General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings
General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings
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
Resilience: Running the Pastoral Race with Perseverance
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?
Different, Yet the Same: Is Complementarianism Unjust?
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
Justice in the World
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
Justice in the Church
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
Justice in God
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
Justice Done
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
Justice Displayed
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
Justice Demanded
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
Justice Declared
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
Justice Denied
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
Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone
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
Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland
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
Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A
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
Gospel Ministry in Scotland
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
Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism
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
Digital Communications for Local Churches
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?
Who Should Be the Church Treasurer?
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
Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer
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
Local Mission, Scattered Church
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
Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson
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
We Are All Theologians
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
Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel
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
Discipling Women in Church Life
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
When the Nations Come to Your Door
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
Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities
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
The High Street Bible Giveaway
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
Pakistani Politics, Remembering Prisoners, and the Women's World Cup
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
When It Doesn't Work Out
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
An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group
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
A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation
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
Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer
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
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
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
BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball
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
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
Clarifying Our Fellowship
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
Standing with Friends in the Church of England
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
Word-Centred Relational Evangelism
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
Testing the Health of a Church
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
Windrush 75, Abortion Pills, and Lockdown Parties
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
Outreach to Older People
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
Anti-Gay Laws, Trump's Arrest, and Man City Envy
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
Speaking About Sexuality
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
The War and the Church in Ukraine
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
Speeding Tickets, 'Misgendering', and the Influence of Tim Keller
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
Housing Your Pastor
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
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
Preparing Disciples for the Workplace
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
Church Merger in Action
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
The Coronation of King Charles III, Nostalgia, and Quiche
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
Becoming Prayerful People
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
A Theology of Work
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
Fox News, Jaguar Land Rover, and the True Cross
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
Experiences of Single People in Church Life
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
Asbury, Wales, and Revivals
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
School Shootings, Trump Indictment, and Word Alive
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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