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What implications will the budget have for churches? Should you vote for a rock or a hard place? Can monkeys type Shakespeare?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/the-budget-us-elections-and-infinite-monkeys.
Show notes
Safe zones outside abortion clinics come into effect (news.sky.com) Justin Welby accused of ‘abandoning Church of England doctrine’ over same-sex relationship comments (telegraph.co.uk) Budget 2024: Key points at a glance (bbc.co.uk) Employment Allowance: Check if you're eligible (gov.uk) Gospel-Driven Wills and Legacies (fiec.org.uk) What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict (bbc.co.uk) Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds (bbc.co.uk) Charli XCX influence makes 'brat' Collins Dictionary word of the year (news.sky.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction & Leaders' Conference
02:00 - Abortion buffer zones
04:19 - Archbishop Justin Welby on gay sex
07:34 - Labour's first budget and trailing bad news
13:58 - The budget for churches
21:56 - The US election, rocks, and hard places
25:46 - THe infinite monkey theorem
30:22 - Is FIEC brat?
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What could a gospel partnership between a church in the UK and a church in Mississippi look like?
FIEC churches and the Mississippi Baptist Convention have worked in partnership for more than ten years with the aim of encouraging each other in the work of the gospel by serving in various mission activities.
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Rees (CityGates Church, Norwich) and Greg Spencer (First Baptist Church, Ellisville, Mississippi) to hear about their partnership, the benefits of such work between the US and UK, and how other churches could do the same.
Show notes
Why Change Your Church Name? - Surrey Chapel to CityGates (fiec.org.uk) Reaching Your Community in the Summer - Norwich SummerFest (fiec.org.uk)Greg and others from Mississippi will be hosting a table at the 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference on Wednesday lunchtime for anyone who wants to find out more.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
06:49 - Mississippi x UK connection
15:20 - An ongoing partnership
18:54 - A two-way partnership
21:25 - CHallenges in transatlantic mission
26:09 - The benefits of mission partnerships
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What encouragements came from the A Passion for Life Evangelism Conference? Should we lose weight simply through medicine? What can the Tory leadership contest teach us about church votes?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), John Stevens (National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss some of the stories in the news.
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FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) Connecting Diverse Churches (Partnership Day) (fiec.org.uk) Partnerships Across Contexts (fiec.org.uk) The Compelling Community, Mark Dever & Jamie Dunlop (9marks.org) Obesity: unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work (bbc.co.uk) Badenoch and Jenrick reach final two in Tory race (bbc.co.uk) Thomas Tuchel confirmed as new England head coach and will start work on January 1 (skysports.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
03:51 - Conflict in the Middle East
04:51 - Assisted suicide bill
08:46 - Encouraging signs from the Evangelism Conference
15:48 - Smaller churches that are growing in number
18:22 - Tackling the obesity crisis
23:24 - Tory leadership contest and voting in church life
29:12 - Thomas Tuchel: England Manager
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The Lausanne Congress brought together 5,000 evangelical leaders from every region of the world for a week-long event in Seoul, South Korea. What lessons can UK church leaders learn from it?
In this episode of In:Dependence, John Stevens (FIEC National Director) attended on behalf of FIEC and shared some of his reflections and learnings with Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries).
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Lessons from the Global Church (fiec.org.uk) State of the Great Commission (lausanne.org) The Fourth Lausanne Congress (congress.lausanne.org)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction to Lausanne
06:46 - The growing gospel across the world
15:06 - The persecuted church
19:20 - Godly self-awareness
22:15 - Defining mission
26:33 - The prophetic voice we need to hear
30:33 - Where the real work of the gospel takes place
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How do we keep praying for the Middle East? What lessons are there from recent church abuse scandals? Why should we try to stay optimistic?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the stories in the news over the past weeks.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/middle-east-conflict-church-abuse-and-catastrophising.
Show notes
FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) The Evangelism Conference (fiec.org.uk) Iran launches more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel (bbc.co.uk) How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza? (fiec.org.uk) Independent Review into the culture and practices of Soul Survivor (soulsurvivorwatford.co.uk) Dallas Pastor Steve Lawson removed from ministry over 'inappropriate relationship with a woman' (christianpost.com) Ian Hislop thanks people for concern after suspected gunshot has 'innocent explanation' (news.sky.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction and FIEC update
03:04 - Praying for the Middle East
09:04 - Mike Pilavachi, Steve Lawson, and church abuse
17:35 - 'Invincible' ministries and leaders
20:31 - When those we respect fail
23:35 - Lessons from the Soul Survivor report
27:45 - Was Ian Hislop shot at?
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From large urban churches to tiny rural churches across the south coast, each needs encouragement to persevere and boldness to reach the unreached.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by John Samuel, FIEC Director for Hampshire and Dorset (and Salisbury!) to talk about ministry in that area of the south coast: the distinctive, the opportunities, the challenges, and how to pray for the area.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
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Advice from a Retiring Minister (fiec.org.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - John Samuel, Director for Hampshire and Dorset
06:49 - What is life like in Hampshire and Dorset?
10:48 - Gospel ministry in Hampshire and Dorset
21:54 - Church planting on the south coast
24:19 - How to pray for Hampshire and Dorset
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The densely populated cities and the smaller rural communities in Yorkshire all need the same gospel but for it to be shared in different ways.
On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Daniel Grimwade (FIEC Director for Yorkshire) to discuss ministry in Yorkshire: the opportunities, the challenges, and how to pray going forward.
You can get this and other resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/on-yorkshire.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Daniel Grimwade, Director for Yorkshire
05:32 - What is Yorkshire like?
08:40 - Gospel opportunities in Yorkshire
11:31 - Partnerships between churches
13:40 - Strengthening the brothers
18:54 - Challenges of ministry in Yorkshire
26:44 - How to pray for Yorkshire
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How do evangelical church leaders work together in unity? How can we pastor people in the midst of war across the world? How should churches respond to a bill about assisted suicide?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the stories in the news from the past fortnight.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - Evangelical unity
10:35 - Escalation of war in the Middle East
16:00 - Assisted suicide bill
22:01 - Pastoral implications of the assisted suicide debate
24:52 - 'Free gear Keir' and providing for workers
29:58 - Sir John Eliot Gardiner and gifting/character
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The Christian heritage of South Wales has declined, but there remains great opportunity for the gospel. We must pray for workers for the harvest.
On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Gareth Lewis (FIEC Director for South Wales) to hear about church ministry in the south of Wales.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.Show notes
Cant i Cymru (100.cymru)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Gareth Lewis, Director for South Wales
06:53 - Life in South Wales
11:57 - Opportunities in South Wales for church ministry
19:15 - Church partnerships in South Wales
22:01 - Planting opportunities in South Wales
26:26 - How to pray for churches in South Wales
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How holistic should our care of the flock be? How do you lead with bad news? What do the Paralympics teach us about church life?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
FIEC Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk) Kingspan was dishonest and cynical, Grenfell Inquiry finds (bbc.co.uk) Counsel to the Inquiry's Closing Presentation (grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk) Sir Keir Starmer: Prime minister to say things 'will get worse before it gets better' in key speech (news.sky.com) Storey extends record as GB win 13 medals on Wednesday (bbc.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction and Leaders' Conference
03:06 - The FIEC view on the news
07:08 - The Grenfell inquiry
11:29 - Holistic care for the flock
15:20 - What does justice look like?
18:01 - Keir Starmer's realism and leading with bad news
26:57 - Overcoming adversity at the Paralympics
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God is at work in Suffolk as churches work together and reach new areas with the gospel.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Mark Howson (FIEC Director for Suffolk) to discuss church ministry in the county, the opportunities, and the challenges.
You can get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Mark Howson, Director for Suffolk
06:17 - Life in Suffolk
09:45 - Working with Suffolk churches
13:00 - Ministry opportunities
17:26 - Ministry challenges
25:56 - How to pray for Suffolk
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The landscape, history, and language of North Wales makes church ministry there distinct to other areas of the country.
In this episode, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Ben Midgley (Director for North Wales) to discuss what life is like in North Wales, and what opportunities and challenges it presents for the work of the gospel.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Justification Impacts Ministry (Local Conferences 2024) (fiec.org.uk) Reach North Wales (reachnorthwales.org) International Mission to Jewish People (imjp.org)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Ben Midgley, Director for North Wales
09:46 - Reach North Wales and the International Mission to Jewish People
14:05 - Life in North Wales
22:42 - Opportunities for and barriers to the gospel.
28:27 - Working to reach North Wales
33:44 - How to pray for North Wales
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Why are holidays important? Have the 2024 Olympics been equal? What is the legacy of Timothy Dudley-Smith?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
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Keswick Convention (keswickministries.org) #GenderEqualOlympics: Paris 2024 making history on the field of play (olympics.com) Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war (bbc.co.uk) Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024): The supreme hymnwriter of his generation (premierchristianity.com) Street cleaner Paul Spiers enjoying free holiday after £3,000 fundraising gift blocked by bosses (news.sky.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - A theology of holidays, and Keswick Convention
07:41 - What is so special about the Olympics?
11:09 - An equal Olympics?
14:15 - Responding to the Ukrainian incursion into Russia
21:12 - Timothy Dudley-Smith's hymns and legacy
26:35 - Paul Spiers, leadership integrity, and money
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How should we respond to the horrible news in Southport? What is there to learn from the Olympic Games and opening ceremony? How transparent should we be in pastoral matters?
In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) discuss stories in the news from the past fortnight.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Atrocities in Southport
04:18 - Disinformation on social media
10:57 - Offended by the Olympics?
15:33 - The glory of the Olympics
18:30 - Equality and fairness in sport
22:28 - Huw Edwards' guilty plea and trust in the BBC
26:07 - Transparency in church life
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What is church ministry in London like, what opportunities do churches in the city have, and what challenges does London present?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Johnny Prime (FIEC Director for London) to talk about his role in London, and his thoughts on church ministry in the city.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources like this on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Journey to faith and into ministry
08:12 - London: a unique city
12:12 - Gospel opportunities in London
18:41 - The challenges of ministry in London
23:39 - A Bible church in every 'village'
28:11 - How to pray for London
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Did strong rhetoric lead to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump? How do you deal well with change? What can we learn from Gareth Southgate's resignation?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Update on Affinity and The Gospel Coalition UK (affinity.org.uk) Seminar Options at the 2024 Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk) Trump rally shooting: Ex-president injured in assassination attempt at rally that leaves spectator and gunman dead (news.sky.com) Labour’s first week: Eight key plans, and the challenges ahead (bbc.co.uk) Strictly to give stars chaperones after complaints (bbc.co.uk) Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain (skysports.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction and FIEC update
08:59 - Assassination attempt on Donald Trump and strong rhetoric
15:28 - Quick changes from the new UK government
20:34 - Allowing change to happen
24:02 - Issues for church leaders to be aware of from the King's Speech
26:20 - Chaperones to check behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing
31:50 - Gareth Southgate resigning after success
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Our Leaders' Conference this year is exploring healthy church leadership by looking to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learning to love like Jesus.
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss what you can expect from the conference: the theme, the programme, the speakers, the seminars and tracks, the venue, and the post-conference event.
Book before the end of September to get an advance discount.
Show notes
2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference - book now (fiec.org.uk) The Ministry of Administration (with Gavin Smith) (fiec.org.uk) The Church Office (thechurchoffice.co.uk) Practical Shepherding (practicalshepherding.com) The Unhurried Pastor, Brian Croft (thegoodbook.co.uk)You can get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - What is the Leaders' Conference?
05:02 - Who is the conference for?
06:24 - Brian Croft
08:38 - Bible teaching on the Good Shepherd
11:42 - Seminar sessions
18:16 - New seminar tracks for new and experienced church leaders
23:34 - Gathering in Blackpool
25:58 - New post-conference event
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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 and the upcoming US election?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) discuss the results of the 2024 general election and other stories in the news over the past weeks.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) Realising Justification (with Glynn Harrison) (fiec.org.uk) Starmer vows to serve whole UK as new Labour PM (bbc.co.uk) Navigating new laws on Conversion Practices: A Pastoral Approach to Compassion and Legal Compliance (thepastorsheart.net) Donald Trump and Joe Biden: The key moments in the first US presidential election debate (news.sky.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction and FIEC news
05:17 - Do the election results display a divided country?
12:06 - Christians in Parliament
13:38 - Responding to the election on Sunday morning
22:25 - Proposals for 'conversion therapy' bans
33:07 - US election debate and passing on the baton
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The diversity of the local church is a beautiful and unique thing. The different generations in our churches offer an opportunity to grow in faith together and witness to the world around.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graeme Shanks (Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, Edinburgh) and Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry and Women's Ministry Coordinator at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh) to discuss how an intergenerational church shows the beauty of the church to those around, how that works out in practice, and first steps towards becoming truly intergenerational.
Show notes
Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for The Future, Jean Twenge (amazon.co.uk) From Generation to Generation, Graeme Shanks (fiec.org.uk)You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - The beauty of the church
08:50 - Generations in the church
14:51 - Intergenerational church in practice
20:57 - Moving from cross-generational to inter-generational
26:00 - The importance of listening well
28:28 - The witness of intergenerational church
32:01 - First steps towards intergenerational church
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How can we lead fairly when one group has a majority of power? Why are church buildings in Scotland being sold off? How does Rory McIlroy's marriage reflect the gospel?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the news over the past fortnight.
Show notes
FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) Impassioned Question Time audience puts leaders on the spot (bbc.co.uk) General Election: How to Think Christianly (fiec.org.uk) How Christian charities and churches can engage in politics (edwardconnor.com) Hundred of Scottish churches up for sale as UK turns away from Christianity (telegraph.co.uk) What All Churches Can Learn from Scotland's Census (fiec.org.uk) Rory McIlroy’s divorce off before US Open as couple resolve differences (theguardian.com) Post Office campaigner Alan Bates given knighthood - but insists there's still 'work to do' (news.sky.com)You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
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Instagram Facebook X00:00 - Introduction & FIEC news
07:06 - General election swing?
18:38 - Church of Scotland church buildings for sale
24:04 - Rory McIlroy's reconciliation
29:04 - Sir Alan Bates
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