In:Dependence
By FIEC
The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical (FIEC) is 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 to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
In:DependenceMay 10, 2024
Social Media Dangers, Leading While Losing, and Eurovision // In the News
How can we protect children from the dangers of social media? How can we lead while losing? Has Eurovision gone for style over substance?
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 big stories in the news over the past fortnight.
You can access 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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
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00:00 - Introduction and FIEC news 05:47 - Social media regulation for children 10:13 - The impact of digital devices 16:51 - Local elections and leading when you're losing 21:22 - Defection and accepting 24:55 - Eurovision: substance or style?
How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza? (with Joseph Steinberg)
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has been a constant fixture in the news for more than six months alongside global protests and a significant increase in anti-Semitism and Islamaphobia. How can we talk and pray about the situation in church life?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) speaks with Joseph Steinberg (International Mission to Jewish People) about good ways to talk about the conflict in Israel and Gaza in church, how to pastor people with strong convictions on the issue, how we can pray for the situation and those involved.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- X
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Talking about the conflict in Israel and Gaza
10:40 - How to pray for areas of conflict
12:51 - The church's failures
14:21 - Jewish experience and anti-Semitism in 2024
15:59 - Mis-steps for church leaders to avoid
18:55 - Leading the local church in response to the Jewish people
21:34 - Pastoring people with deep convictions on Israel
25:19 - Pray for Israel and Gaza
Sporting Events as Gospel Opportunities (with Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid)
Sport is a significant point of connection with a local community. How can churches make the most of sport and sporting events as evangelistic opportunities?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid (Christians in Sport) to discuss how sport can be a connection point in our communities and can present missional opportunities for churches.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Christians in Sport (christiansinsport.org.uk)
- Run a Sports Quiz (christiansinsport.org.uk)
- 'My Identity Is Secure Forever' - Scottie Scheffler's Mindset Provides The Fuel To Secure A Second Green Jacket (golfmonthly.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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- X
00:00 - Introduction
02:21 - Why is sport such a connection point?
03:51 - Why are Christians sometimes reluctant to engage with sport?
09:35 - Christian sports people's testimonies
13:55 - The unique Olympics
17:57 - Sports events as evangelism
32:00 - Favourite Olympics sports
Illegal Immigration, Leadership Styles, and Blackpool Rock // In the News
How can we balance our spiritual and political principles when it comes to illegal immigration? What can we learn from Liz Truss' and Humza Yousaf's leadership styles? Will we be able to buy rock from Blackpool?
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.
Show notes
- Best Commentaries (thegospelcoalition.org)
- Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81 (bbc.co.uk)
- First deportation flight to Rwanda 'booked' as landmark bill becomes law (news.sky.com)
- Six things that stand out for me in Liz Truss book - Chris Mason (bbc.co.uk)
- Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister cancels speech as he fights for his political survival (news.sky.com)
- Blackpool rock threatened by inferior imports, makers say (bbc.co.uk)
- FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Taking the Gospel to Jewish People (with Joseph Steinberg)
There are 385,000 Jewish people in the UK, from more than 15 million across the world, who have not been reached with the truth of the gospel. How can we bring mission to this people group onto the radar in the local church?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Joseph Steinberg, CEO of the International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP), to discuss why we often don't include the Jewish people group in our mission efforts, and how the local church can bring the gospel to Jewish people.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- The Y Course (veritecm.com)
- 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.
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Church Policies: Mere Distraction or Essential Ministry? (with Becky Thomas and Gavin Smith)
Church governance and policies can feel like a distraction from gospel ministry. How can we see them in their rightful place as part of that ministry itself?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Becky Thomas (FIEC Church Governance Advisor) and Gavin Smith (Christchurch Newport and The Church Office) to discuss why church policies are important to ministry and how churches can get help to put them in place for the good of their people and the good of the gospel.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- How to Do Nothing (Leaders' Conference seminar) (fiec.org.uk)
- The Church Office (thechurchoffice.co.uk)
- Church Policies and Templates (fiec.org.uk)
- Complaints Policy template (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Values (fiec.org.uk)
- The Ministry of Administration podcast episode (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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Gospel Coalition UK, Cass Review, and Rishi Sunak's Trainers // In the News
Why is a Gospel Coalition UK being considered? What are the implications of the Cass Review into NHS gender services? Why should we care about the Prime Minister's trainers?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), John Stevens (National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss the stories in the new from the past few weeks.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- FIEC Local Conferences (fiec.org.uk)
- European Mission Fellowship (europeanmission.org)
- FIEC Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk)
- Seeking partners to promote broader and deeper church unity (affinity.org.uk)
- Hilary Cass: Weak evidence letting down children over gender care (bbc.co.uk)
- Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people (cass.independent-review.uk)
- Why should Christians care about the Cass Review? (eauk.org)
- Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups (bbc.co.uk)
- Rishi Sunak offers 'fulsome apology' to Adidas Samba fans (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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Youth Workers for Life (with Trev Pearce)
A lot of paid youth and children's work in our churches is short-term. We see youth workers and children's workers as a stepping stone to 'bigger and better things'! How can we reclaim the value of this ministry in its own right and invest to train and deploy life-long workers in this area?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Trev Pearce (Senior Minister (Children and Youth), All Souls Langham Place, London) to talk about youth and children's ministry and how church leaders can value those who serve young people in the church.
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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Boring Leaders, Secular Neutrality, and Ramadan at King's Cross // In the News
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?
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 stories in the news over the past fortnight.
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - FIEC conferences
03:26 - The Everything Conference and Affinity
07:59 - The death of Colin Hart
11:26 - Leo Varadkar resigns
17:06 - Boring leaders
22:02 - Scottish Parliament and secular neutrality
25:01 - Ramadan at King's Cross
29:41 - Is Easter an evangelistic opportunity?
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- FIEC Local Conferences (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk)
- Some sad news about our Director, Colin Hart (christian.org.uk)
- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigns, saying: 'I'm not right for the job now' (news.sky.com)
- Labour’s ‘boring, snoring’ Rachel Reeves is winning over Brits (politico.eu)
- Scottish Parliament staff banned from wearing rainbow lanyard (bbc.co.uk)
- Network Rail removes King's Cross Ramadan message after complaints (standard.co.uk)
- Bible App advert on the tube (twitter.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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Working Together to Reach Forgotten Places (with Graham and Dawn Thomson)
How can churches in diverse contexts work together to reach people in 'forgotten places' with the gospel? What might partnership look like?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Graham and Dawn Thomson (Spen Valley Church, Cleckheaton) to talk about church ministry in deprived areas and what gospel partnerships might look like to reach such 'forgotten places'.
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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Defining Extremism, Slavery Reparations, and Deep Fakes // In the News
What is the definition of extremism versus free speech? How do we differentiate between guilt and consequences? How can we discern the truth of visual media in the era of artificial intelligence?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Graham Beynon (FIEC Head of Local Ministries) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past weeks and how they relate to church ministry.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- FIEC Local Conferences 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- We must face down extremists undermining democracy, says Rishi Sunak (bbc.co.uk)
- Church fund 'not enough' to right slavery wrongs (bbc.co.uk)
- Trump supporters target black voters with faked AI images (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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Church Ministry in a Global City (with Trevor Archer & Johnny Prime)
What is so important about London? What is the church landscape like in the city? What are the opportunities for the gospel?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discusses the capital city with the outgoing Director for London Trevor Archer and the incoming Director for London Johnny Prime: what church ministry is like in London, how it impacts the rest of the country, and how its nine million population can be reached with the gospel.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Genuine Racial and Cultural Diversity (with Yannick Christos-Wahab) (fiec.org.uk)
- London City Mission (lcm.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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When Your Children Don't Believe (with Paul Mallard)
Having unbelieving children is a painful reality for many Christians, especially for church leaders. How can we deal with the guilt and heartbreak, whilst holding on to the hope of the gospel for our children?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Paul Mallard (FIEC Director for West Midlands and the chair of the FIEC Theology Team) to discuss the pain of having unbelieving children, the theology of childhood, pastoral implications, whether elders can serve when their children don't believe, and more.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Carey Conference 2012 - Bill James - Children and the Church (youtube.com)
- Special Children: Theology of Child, Eric Lane (amazon.co.uk)
- Learning to Lament, Paul Mallard (uk.10ofthose.com)
- Invest your Suffering, Paul Mallard (uk.10ofthose.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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Alexei Navalny, Parliament Chaos, and Life from Conception // In the News
What can we learn from Alexei Navalny's life? What does chaos in Westminster teach us about church life? How can we show that life is valuable from conception?
In this episode, Phil Topham, John Stevens, and Adrian Reynolds discuss some of the stories in the news from the past fortnight and consider how we can learn as church leaders from them.
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - FIEC news
03:24 - Alexei Navalny and opposition to Russia
12:20 - Chaos in Parliament and the Gaza vote
17:22 - Church governance and policies
23:20 - IVF, baby loss certificates, and life from conception
28:42 - Pastoral care for baby loss
33:05 - Samantha Morton's BAFTA Fellowship
Show notes
- Introducing our Director for North Wales (fiec.org.uk)
- Thrive and Ministry Wives Retreat (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Local Conferences 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective (fiec.org.uk)
- Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in Arctic Circle jail, says Russia (bbc.co.uk)
- Gaza vote: What happened in the Commons yesterday - and can the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle be sacked? (news.sky.com)
- Alabama clinics pause IVF treatments after frozen embryo ruling (bbc.co.uk)
- Baby loss certificates introduced in England to 'provide comfort' for parents grieving after a miscarriage (news.sky.com)
- Samantha Morton has BAFTA viewers in tears as she dedicates Fellowship prize to children in care (virginradio.co.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.
Follow FIEC on social media:
Ministry Families and Church Life (with Richard and 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?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) chats with Richard and Carolyn Lacey (Woodgreen Church, Worcester) about ministry life as a couple and a family, how the church seeks to protect family life for their staff, and the journey Carolyn made from voluntary to paid work at the church.
00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - Ministry at Woodgreen Church in Worcester
08:11 - Caring for ministry families
11:00 - Protecting ministry family life
18:27 - Appointing your wife as staff
21:31 - Being paid for voluntary ministry
27:20 - Encouragements in ministry at Woodgreen
This episode was recorded on location at The Hub 2024.
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective (with Trevor Archer)
Trevor Archer, FIEC's Director for London, has served in church ministry for decades. As he comes to stand down from serving at FIEC, he shares what he has found are the essential elements of a long-lasting ministry.
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) reflects with Trevor on his 45 years of service in local churches and with FIEC.
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - A sense of humour
06:35 - Look for the work of the Spirit
11:12 - Ministry friendship
15:57 - The privilege of ministry
20:08 - A kingdom perspective
23:22 - Opening the King's Centre in Chessington
29:19 - The value of a national perspective
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Caring for Your Church Treasurer (with 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?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Manny Kemp, a church treasurer and volunteer trainer with the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers (ACAT), to talk about the needs of church treasurers and how church leaders can care for them especially.
00:00 - Introduction
04:53 - Do treasurers need special care?
12:09 - The calling of a treasurer
15:46 - Sinful temptations for treasurers
22:12 - Helping treasurers grow spiritually
29:28 - Praying for your treasurer
Show notes
- Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers (acat.uk.com)
- 8 Ways to Support Your Church Treasurer (fiec.org.uk)
- Who Should Be the Church Treasurer? (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Why Do We Need Christian News? (with Mike Judge)
What is the value of keeping up with Christian news - both for church leaders and church members?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Mike Judge, pastor at Chorlton Evangelical Church in Manchester and editor of Evangelical Times, to talk about the benefits of reading and listening to Christian news.
00:00 - Introduction
05:49 - Why do Christians need to hear Christian news?
10:38 - The power of story-telling
13:27 - How do editors select the news?
16:04 - Church leaders benefit from Christian news
18:16 - Reporting bad news
20:15 - Have Christians lost the art of discernment?
25:57 - Is print dead?
29:55 - Should Christians subscribe to Christian news?
31:35 - Preaching and Christian news
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Leadership Opposition, Capital Punishment, and Secular Schools // In the News
How should leaders react to opposition? Where should Christians stand on capital punishment? Should secular schools make space for religious practice?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Graham Beynon (Head of Local Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past weeks.
00:00 - Introduction
07:35 - Is changing a leader the way to success?
12:35 - Reacting to opposition to church leaders
18:02 - Where do Christians stand on capital punishment?
24:04 - Should secular schools make room for religious practice?
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- FIEC Local Conferences 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- Replace Sunak as PM or face decade of decline under Starmer (telegraph.co.uk)
- Kenneth Eugene Smith: Alabama carries out first nitrogen gas execution (bbc.co.uk)
- School banned prayer against backdrop of 'violence and intimidation', headteacher claims (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Investing in Women in Ministry: Our 2024 Conferences for Women
Conferences for women in ministry are invaluable opportunities to invest in and care for women who serve in the local church.
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Elinor Magowan (Director for Women's Ministry) and Rachel Sloan (Director for Women's Ministry) to discuss the importance of investing in women in ministry in the church and how conferences can serve them.
00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - FIEC conferences for women in ministry
03:25 - Why do senior pastors need to know about conferences for women in ministry?
08:36 - Investing in women serving in the church
11:46 - Thrive and Ministry Wives Retreat 2024
This episode was recorded on location at The Hub conference.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Thrive 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- Ministry Wives Retreat 2024 (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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The Ministry of Administration (with Gavin Smith)
Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church (1 Corinthians 12:8). What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Gavin Smith (Christ Church Newport) to discuss the role of administrator in the church, where it fits into church life, and support and resources for administrators.
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
03:02 - The role of an administrator
08:37 - 'The Church Office'
14:12 - What policies should churches have in place?
18:41 - First steps for smaller churches
22:53 - Delegating administration responsibilities
27:51 - What policies do churches often miss?
Show notes
- The Church Office (thechurchoffice.co.uk)
- Essential Employment Policies and Procedures Every GB Church Should Have (thechurchoffice.co.uk)
- thirtyone:eight (thirtyoneeight.org)
- Christian Safeguarding Services (thecss.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Post Office Scandal, Strikes in the Middle East, and Conversion Therapy in Scotland // In the News
What can we take from the 'Alan Bates vs the Post Office' drama and scandal? How should we respond to miltary action in the Middle East? How could the conversion therapy plans in Scotland affect church ministry?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss stories from the news over the past weeks.
Show notes
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office (itv.com)
- Post Office scandal: Hundreds could have convictions overturned this year (bbc.co.uk)
- UK and US strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen are self-defence, says Rishi Sunak (bbc.co.uk)
- Who are the Houthis and how did the US and UK strikes on Yemen come about? (theguardian.com)
- Scotland seeks opinions on conversion therapy laws (bbc.co.uk)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Children's Ministry as Ministry (with Ed Drew)
How can church leaders encourage and support those who are working in our churches with children and young people?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Ed Drew, Director of Faith in Kids, to discuss encouraging and recruiting volunteers for children's work, the problems faced by both larger and smaller churches, and how to train and equip volunteers.
Show notes
- Faith in Kids (faithinkids.org)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources 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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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2023: Year in Review (with Adrian Reynolds and John Stevens)
In the final episode of In:Dependence in 2023, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (National Director) take a look back at the encouragements and challenges for FIEC and FIEC churches over the past year.
Show notes
- A Passion for Life (apassionforlife.org.uk)
- Different, Yet the Same: Is Complementarianism Unjust? (fiec.org.uk)
- Embracing Complementarianism (Book Review) (fiec.org.uk)
- Thrive 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- Ministry Wives Retreat 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
- The Hub 2024 (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Living in God's Two Kingdoms (with David VanDrunen)
Christians 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?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by David VanDrunen, professor at Westminster Seminary California and author of Living in God's Two Kingdoms, to discuss how churches and Christians are to engage with the world around them.
Show notes
- Living in God's Two Kingdoms (crossway.org)
- Are We Allowed to Disagree About Justice Issues? (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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General Synod and Same-Sex Blessings (with Ros Clarke)
What was voted for at the November General Synod? How can we pray and support friends in the Church of England? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discusses the current events in the Church of England with regards to blessings for same-sex couples with Ros Clarke from Church Society. What happened at the General Synod? What are the pressures on church leaders in the Church of England? Why don't they just leave? How can we encourage our friends there?
Show notes
- Standing with Friends in the Church of England (fiec.org.uk)
- Church Society podcast (churchsociety.org)
You can watch a video of this episode 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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Same-Sex Blessing Vote, 'Conversion Therapy' Bill, and Suella Braver-gone // In the News
How significant is the Church of England vote to trial same-sex blessings? How should we respond to another bill to ban 'conversion therapy'? What can leaders learn from the cabinet reshuffle?
00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - FIEC Leaders' Conference 04:06 - Changes to the FIEC Doctrinal Basis 07:29 - Church of England vote on blessing same-sex marriage 16:48 - New conversion therapy bill 21:52 - Pastoral care for people experiencing same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria 23:55 - Suella Braver-gone: cabinet reshuffle 33:12 - The Hub conference
Show notes
- Ministry of Justice (Leaders' Conference 2023) (fiec.org.uk)
- Doctrinal Basis and Constitutional Changes Approved (fiec.org.uk)
- General Synod agrees to trial services for same-sex couples after marathon debate (churchtimes.co.uk)
- Conversion therapy ban tabled by Lib Dem peer (bbc.co.uk)
- Sunak reshuffle shows he's done with playing it safe (news.sky.com)
- The Hub 2024 (fiec.org.uk)
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Meeting the Gospel Need in Scotland (with Rachel Sloan and Andy Hunter)
What are the challenges and needs of gospel work in Scotland? How can people pray and support gospel work in the nation?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North England) to discuss the needs of gospel work in Scotland and how they can be addressed.
00:00 - Introduction
02:03 - Challenges in city centre ministry in Scotland
07:23 - Cultural changes in Scotland
10:23 - Unreached areas
15:21 - Revitalisation in Scotland
17:36 - Addressing gospel need at Charlotte Chapel
19:24 - Planting in Aviemore
23:45 - Can you be English and plant a church in Scotland?
24:40 - Is denominational decline an opportunity for churches?
26:38 - Leadership pipeline challenges
Show notes
- 20schemes (20schemes.com)
- A Prayed-For Plant - Hope Church Aviemore (fiec.org.uk)
You can see 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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Covid Inquiry, Leaders' Conference, and Q&A // In the News
How should leadership decisions be made? What happened at the Leaders' Conference? How do you include the news in preaching?
In this live episode, recorded at the 2023 FIEC Leaders' Conference, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss topics in the new over the past few weeks, the conference itself, and questions submitted from the live audience.
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - UK Covid-19 Inquiry: how are decisions made?
15:59 - Gathering for the FIEC Leaders' Conference
24:48 - Matthew Perry and addiction
28:59 - Should churches have a Covid inquiry?
31:59 - How should we engage with new sources wisely?
37:25 - How can we sensitively support Palestinians in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
43:26 - How do you include the news in preaching?
You can watch a video of this episode on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? (covid19.public-inquiry.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Gospel Ministry in Scotland (with Rachel Sloan and Andy Hunter)
What is the gospel landscape like in Scotland? What are the challenges that evangelical churches in Scotland face?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Rachel Sloan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) to discuss gospel ministry in Scotland over the centuries, how things have changed, and what ministry is like today.
00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - Gospel heritage in Scotland
11:04 - How does Scotland work?
16:13 - How secular is Scotland?
19:09 - Challenges for evangelical churches in Scotland
22:14 - Women's ministry in Scotland
24:09 - Theological training in Scotland
27:38 - Independency in Scotland
30:02 - Partnership for the gospel
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Israel-Gaza Conflict, 'Conversion Therapy', and Plagiarism // In the News
How should we continue to respond to the conflict in Israel and Gaza? What could a conversion therapy ban mean for church leaders? Can we plagiarise sermons?
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 some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Continuing to respond to the Israel-Gaza conflict
13:53 - Government changes on 'conversion therapy'
27:09 - Rachel Reeves, plagiarism, and preaching
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Israel-Gaza latest (news.sky.com)
- UK conversion therapy ban to include trans people (bbc.co.uk)
- A conversion therapy ban would be a disaster for free speech (telegraph.co.uk)
- Rachel Reeves says she 'should have done better' amid plagiarism row (bbc.co.uk)
- Leaders' Conference 2023 - booking deadline Sunday 29 October (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Digital Communications for Local Churches (with Peter Murden)
Why is it important to consider how your church communicates? How can digital technology help in outreach and discipleship?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) are joined by Peter Murden, co-founder of Digital Church Toolkit, to discuss digital church communications.
00:00 - Introduction
05:12 - What is 'church communications'?
08:56 - Why is it important to think about church communications?
14:43 - Communications tools for long-term ministry
17:36 - Creating a church website
24:43 - Trends that are bearing fruit: video, AI, authenticity
32:19 - Support and resources for digital church communications
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Who Should Be the Church Treasurer? (with Manny Kemp)
The church treasurer is maybe the most demanding volunteer roles in church life. How can church leaders help and support treasurers best?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Manny Kemp, a deacon and the treasurer at Eden Baptist Church in Cambridge, to talk about the role of treasurer and how the pressures and demands on them can be lessened.
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Church leaders need to think about money
06:15 - Delegating treasuring?
12:41 - How much financial knowledge should elders have?
15:48 - Support for church treasurers
21:55 - Training with the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers (ACAT)
26:28 - Networking with other treasurers
Show notes
- Legal and Financial Support for Churches (fiec.org.uk)
- Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers (acat.uk.com)
- 8 Ways to Support Your Church Treasurer (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Terror Attacks in Israel, Responding on Sunday, and Prayer // In the News
How can church leaders help their churches respond to the terror attacks in Israel? How can Christians stand with the Jewish community in response?
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 some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
00:00 - Terror attacks in Israel 04:17 - Standing with the Jewish community 10:05 - Responding at church on Sunday 18:27 - Prayer for peace and justice 23:30 - Preaching and singing appropriately 25:16 - UCCF investigation 27:10 - FIEC activities in Scotland and with EA
Show notes
- Israel-Hamas war: 500 children among dead in Gaza - as US says Hamas attack was like 'ten 9/11s' (news.sky.com)
- David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count (channel4.com)
- Israel’s 9/11: The Need for Moral Clarity (thegospelcoalition.org)
- What Christians need to know about antisemitism in Britain (premierchristianity.com)
- Church's Ministry Among Jewish People (cmj.org.uk)
- Statement from the Trustees of UCCF (uccf.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Local Mission, Scattered Church (with Matt Oliver)
How do we balance the tasks of reaching the community God has placed us in and discipling the flock God has entrusted to us? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Matt Oliver, pastor at Hardwick Baptist Church in Stockton-on-Tees, to talk about ministry in Stockton, how the community is changing, and the challenge of reaching the local community when church members often live outside of the area. 00:00 - Introduction 02:42 - Stockton-on-Tees 05:16 - Hardwick Baptist Church 12:03 - Communities becoming cross-cultural 16:58 - Local mission for a scattered congregation 22:00 - Sending the flock out to live for Christ 23:48 - Appointing a women's worker: internal and external ministry 27:50 - Prayer and support for Hardwick Baptist Church You can see 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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Multiculturalism, Free Speech, and Wes Anderson // In the News
Has multiculturalism failed in Britain? When does free speech become unacceptable speech? What can Wes Anderson's new film teach us about preaching?
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight.
00:00 - Introduction
03:46 - Suella Braverman, migration, and multiculturalism
19:29 - Charitable status of private schools and churches
24:39 - GB News, Laurence Fox, and free speech
31:25 - Wes Anderson and how less is more
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023 (fiec.org.uk)
- Braverman's refugee speech sparks UN human rights criticism (bbc.co.uk)
- Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status (bbc.co.uk)
- GB News boss 'appalled' by Laurence Fox comments (bbc.co.uk)
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar review – Wes Anderson’s star-stuffed Roald Dahl yarn (theguardian.com)
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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We Are All Theologians (with Paul Mallard)
What makes someone a theologian? What is theology's place in church life? Why does FIEC have a Theology Team?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and Paul Mallard (FIEC Director for the West Midlands and Chair of the FIEC Theological Team) discuss theology, what makes someone a theologian, and theology's place in church life. They also talk about the plans for the newly re-established FIEC Theology Team.
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - What is theology?
06:42 - Theology for believers and unbelievers
09:04 - Biblical, systematic, and historical theology
14:56 - Why does FIEC have a Theology Team?
18:31 - Addressing heresy
21:04 - Accessible resources
23:59 - Theology Team plans
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Human Tragedy, Extra-Terrestrial Life, and Evidence for the Gospel // In the News
What can we do in the face of stories of human tragedy in Morocco and Libya? Do UFOs and extra-terrestrial life exist? How are conspiracy theories and the gospel linked?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Graham Beynon (FIEC Head of Local Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) to discuss the stories in the news over the past few weeks.
00:00 - FIEC Leaders' Conference
03:06 - Affinity AGM
04:20 - Graham Beynon's new role at FIEC
09:12 - Human tragedy in Morocco and Libya
15:13 - Evidence for extra-terrestrial life
24:42 - Conspiracy theories and the gospel
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Discipling Women in Church Life (with Pete Gower and Janette McCool)
Why is it important to have a focus on reaching and discipling women in the life of the church?
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Pete Gower (Pastor) and Janette McCool (Women's Worker) from Ebenezer Chapel in Walton, Liverpool to talk about their desire to reach and disciple the women in the community they serve.
00:00 - Ebenezer Chapel, Liverpool
07:22 - Connecting with women in church life
13:16 - Why is women's ministry important?
16:31 - Stories of change at Ebenezer
19:39 - First steps for starting a women's ministry
21:31 - What about men's ministry?
26:03 - Prayer and support for Ebenezer Chapel
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources on the FIEC website.
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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When the Nations Come to Your Door (with Philip Venables)
The influx of asylum seekers into regions across the country brings the nations to the doors of local churches. How do we make the most of this opportunity?
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Philip Venables (Feltham Evangelical Church, Middlesex) to talk about how the church has welcomed asylum seekers that have arrived in the area and shared the gospel with them.
00:00 - Feltham Evangelical Church
05:35 - Reaching asylum seekers with the gospel
09:06 - Making disciples of all nations on your door step
17:47 - Including other nationalities in church life
19:19 - Asylum seeker stories
22:38 - Advice for churches reaching asylum seekers
Show notes
- Everyone Must Know (felthamevangelicalchurch.org.uk)
- World Mission in the 21st Century (fiec.org.uk)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources on the FIEC website.
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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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Misogyny in Football, Clergy Survey, and Building Responsibilities // In the News
What are our responsibilities with our church buildings? What is the answer to misogyny at the Women's World Cup? What can we learn from a survey of Church of England clergy?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss the big stories in the news from the past weeks.
00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Responsibilities with buildings
12:43 - The Women's World Cup Final and misogyny in football
19:40 - Survey of clergy in the Church of England
Show notes
- Leaders' Conference 2023 (fiec.org.uk)
- Introducing Graham Beynon – our new Head of Local Ministries (fiec.org.uk)
- Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Jeremy Marshall (youtube.com)
- Jeremy Marshall (1963-2023) (fiec.org.uk)
- A New Building for a Cheshire Church (fiec.org.uk)
- Which schools have shut buildings or moved over aerated concrete? (bbc.co.uk)
- Buying Too Small (fiec.org.uk)
- Jenni Hermoso 'didn't consent' to Luis Rubiales kiss as Spain players refuse to play (bbc.co.uk)
- Britain is no longer a Christian country, say frontline clergy (thetimes.co.uk)
- Standing with Friends in the Church of England (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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The High Street Bible Giveaway (with 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?
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Mike Judge (Chorlton Evangelical Church, Manchester) to find out how a literature table outside the church building developed into a Bible giveaway - with hundreds of Bible taken by passers-by.
00:00 - Introduction
02:41 - Integrating many nations in the church
05:05 - Bible giveaway in Chorlton
12:53 - Following up with Bible-takers
15:04 - Energised by the power of the word of God
16:33 - Giving away Bibles in other languages
18:12 - Advice for getting started
21:00 - Praying and partnering with Chorlton Evangelical Church
Show notes
- Many Nations (youtu.be)
- Word-Centred Relational Evangelism (fiec.org.uk)
Watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
You can find out about more mission projects in churches across the country on the Pray for One Hundred page, or order some to your church by contacting the office.
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Pakistani Politics, Remembering Prisoners, and the Women's World Cup // In the News
What can we learn from politics in Pakistan? What does remembering those in prison (Hebrews 13:3) look like in practice? How are women's sport and complementarianism related?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), Justin Gill (FIEC IT Manager), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the big stories in the news from the past weeks.
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - The death of Jeremy Marshall
03:48 - Imran Khan and Pakistani politics
09:46 - Church burnings in Pakistan
13:58 - Remembering Christians in prison (Hebrews 13:3)
24:01 - The Women's World Cup
26:42 - Women's sport and complementarianism
Show notes
- Jeremy Marshall (1963-2023) (fiec.org.uk)
- Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims (bbc.co.uk)
- Women's World Cup: England beat Australia to reach final for first time (bbc.co.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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When It Doesn't Work Out (with 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?
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Gerry Straker and Vanessa Rigby (Church by the Bay, Morecambe) to talk about their post-pandemic toddler group and how they introduce parents and carers to the good news of Jesus.
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Church by the Bay in Morecambe
02:56 - Starting a post-pandemic toddler group
10:57 - Unashamedly a church toddler group
17:51 - Dreams and next steps for Babygrows
19:29 - Gaps in the market in church ministry
25:44 - Partnering and praying with Church by the Bay
Show notes
- Reach North Wales (reachnorthwales.org)
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Find out about more mission projects in churches across the country on the Pray for One Hundred page.
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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An Unashamedly Christian Toddler Group (with Gerry Straker and Vanessa Rigby)
A church toddler group can be an effective way to reach families in your community and introduce them to the gospel.
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Gerry Straker and Vanessa Rigby (Church by the Bay, Morecambe) to talk about their post-pandemic toddler group and how they introduce parents and carers to the good news of Jesus.
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Church by the Bay in Morecambe
02:56 - Starting a post-pandemic toddler group
10:57 - Unashamedly a church toddler group
17:51 - Dreams and next steps for Babygrows
19:29 - Gaps in the market in church ministry
25:44 - Partnering and praying with Church by the Bay
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Find out about more mission projects in churches across the country on the Pray for One Hundred page.
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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A Gospel Asset for the Next Generation (with Danny Rurlander)
What reasons cause the need to purchase a church building? How can you go about raising funding for such a project?
In this special Pray for One Hundred episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Danny Rurlander (Moorlands Church, Lancaster) to talk about their ongoing building project, the story so far, and the church's hopes for the future.
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Revitalisation in Lancaster
04:43 - From renting to renting to buying a building
13:28 - Raising funding for building work
20:14 - Project progress so far
23:20 - Advice for building buying churches
28:13 - Praying and partnering with Moorlands
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Find out about more mission projects in churches across the country on the Pray for One Hundred page.
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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Debanking, Climate Change Policy, and Oppenheimer // In the News
What could the implications be of the debanking scandal? How can Christians wisely respond to climate change? What can we learn from the themes in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer?
In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Justin Gill (FIEC IT Manager), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the big stories in the news from the past two weeks.
00:00 - Summer activities across Great Britain
07:38 - The debanking of Nigel Farage
19:11 - Conservative losses in by-elections
21:11 - Responses to climate change policies
25:57 - A Christian response to climate change
30:08 - Parallels in Oppenheimer
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Mission Director Appointed for A Passion for Life (fiec.org.uk)
- Nigel Farage and NatWest: A timeline of what happened (news.sky.com)
- Tory MP warns against roll back on green pledges after anti-Ulez by-election win in Uxbridge (standard.co.uk)
- Acting Ethically at the End of the World: Oppenheimer (2023) (au.thegospelcoalition.org)
- Barbie and Ken Go East of Eden (christianitytoday.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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BBC Scandal, Riots in France, and Bazball // In the News
How should we respond to headlines about scandal? How do the riots in France remind us of the role of justice in the world? What does Bazball teach us about joy in life?
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 stories in the news from the past fortnight.
00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Huw Edwards and the BBC scandal
13:25 - Lessons for church leaders
17:46 - Riots and unrest in France
20:48 - The reformation and tolerance in France
26:14 - Bazball and enjoying life
You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Explained: Huw Edwards and the media scandal gripping the UK (bbc.co.uk)
- Where are the riots in France and why are they happening? (independent.co.uk)
- Leaders' Conference 2023 (fiec.org.uk)
- What is Bazball? Meaning behind new term explained (talksport.com)
- How Evangelicals Lose Will Make All the Difference (thegospelcoalition.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Clarifying Our Fellowship (with Ian Jones)
The proposed changes to FIEC's Doctrinal Basis, Ethos Statement, and Constitution are designed to clarify our beliefs and fellowship in the current cultural context.
In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Ian Jones (Chair of the FIEC Trust Board), and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss the proposed changes to the Doctinral Basis, Ethos Statment on Women in Ministry, and Constitution. They talk about why the changes are being considered and respond to some of the feedback from FIEC churches.
You can read more about the proposed changes on the FIEC website.
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Dialogue about the changes
05:07 - Adding clarity on marriage to the Doctrinal Basis
09:54 - What about other issues?
12:29 - Why add it to the Doctrinal Basis, not just the Ethos Statement?
15:16 - Should churches update their own doctrinal basis?
20:11 - Addressing the “eternal functional subordination” of the Son (EFS)
24:39 - Adding online AGMs to the Constitution
26:46 - Next steps to vote in the changes
30:04 - Should these changes be announced to local churches?
You can watch a video of this episode on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Proposed Changes to our Doctrinal Basis (fiec.org.uk)
- FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023 (fiec.org.uk)
- Contact Us (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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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Standing with Friends in the Church of England (with Lee Gatiss)
What is 'Living in Love and Faith'? How can we support our Anglican friends through the process?
In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Lee Gatiss, Director of Church Society - a fellowship contending to reform and renew the Church of England in biblical faith - to talk about the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith and how non-Anglicans can stand with their Anglican friends through the process.
00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - New Bible commentary series
04:49 - FIEC and Anglicans in 2023
06:50 - The Church of England and 'Living in Love and Faith'
15:24 - Where does authority lie in the Church of England?
17:20 - Has same-sex marriage already been accepted in the Church of England?
19:45 - What happens next?
21:44 - Pastoral sensitivity in Anglican churches
24:53 - How can we help our Anglican leader friends?
28:56 - Tactics for tackling false teaching
You can watch a video of this episode on the FIEC website.
Show notes
- Church Society (churchsociety.org)
- Living in Love and Faith (churchofengland.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. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel.
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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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