In:Dependence

In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the definition of complementarianism and the potential it causes for spiritual abuse and the silencing of women. You can watch this episode and access further resources for church leaders on the FIEC website . About In:Dependence : In:Dependence is FIEC’s official...

Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Mel Lacy (Executive Director, Growing Young Disciples) to discuss Mel's journey into ministry and how Growing Young Disciples trains and supports local churches to disciple young people. You can watch this episode and access further resources for church leaders on the FIEC website . Show notes: The Growing Young Disciples website . Go...

How has the church fared in 2021 as the United Kingdom moves out of lockdown? What is the church's state of play going into 2022? FIEC National Director John Stevens recently gave a talk to outline the state of where evangelicalism is in the UK and how Christianity has fared through the coronavirus pandemic and related lockdowns. In this episode, John and FIEC Head of National Ministries Adrian Re...

What is life like for women in church ministry? What are the joys and challenges that are faced, particularly for women in leadership roles? In this episode of In:Dependence , Elinor Magowan, one of FIEC's Women's Ministry Coordinators, talks about the life of women in church ministry with Kathryn Jackson, one of the Directors for Ministry at Cornerstone Church Nottingham, and Rachel Sloan, Women'...

We must ensure that the local church takes appropriate care of those who have been victims of abuse. How do we do that? What does it mean to listen well when people raise concerns? In this episode of In:Dependence , Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Head of National Ministries, and John Stevens, FIEC National Director, discuss how to care well for victims of abuse. You can watch a video of this episode and ac...

Joel and Adrian chat about The Hub 2022: FIEC's annual conference for those on the journey into ministry. It takes place from 7-9 January 2022 in Leamington Spa and booking is open now. You can find out more and book your place on The Hub page on the FIEC website . Watch a video of this episode .

What are the joys and challenges of working with women in church ministry? What lessons have been most helpful to learn? In this episode, Rachel Sloan, one of FIEC Women's Ministry Coordinators, leads a conversation on the joys and challenges of working with women in church ministry with Cath Heath, Women's Worker at St Neots Evangelical Church, and Elinor Magowan, pastors' wife and FIEC's other W...

Are evangelical churches like those in FIEC particularly prone to abusive leaders? Why or why not? What are some of the particular challenges for evangelicals that arise from what we believe? What are some of the warning signs that abuse may be happening? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Head of National Ministries, and John Stevens, FIEC National Director, discuss the temptations of abusing...

What do we mean when we talk about spiritual abuse? It is a useful term or unhelpful? How do we respond to those who reject the terminology or who want to embrace it uncritically? In this episode, FIEC Head of National Ministries Adrian Reynolds and FIEC National Director John Stevens discuss some of the principles of what we mean by 'abuse' and how they relate to churches in FIEC. 00:00 - Introdu...

Independent churches are not alone in Christian ministry, and FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches) helps them to "lift their horizons" to see the big picture of reaching Britain for Christ. In this episode, Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Head of National Ministries, is joined by Phil Topham, FIEC Executive Director, and John Stevens, FIEC National Director, to discuss what FIEC is, why a c...

The FIEC Leaders’ Conference will look a bit different this year but we’re still looking forward to meeting as a fellowship once again. In this episode, FIEC Executive Director Phil Topham talks Leaders’ Conference with John Stevens, FIEC National Director, and Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Head of National Ministries. What are they all about? What is different in 2021? What is their favourite FIEC Leader...

Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Head of National Ministries, leads a discussion on Independency. FIEC is the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and includes a network of more than 600 Independent churches across England, Scotland, and Wales. So, what makes an Independent church different to any other church? Is there a biblical case for being an Independent church? What does Independency look li...

You can listen to and watch each episode of In:Dependence on the FIEC website .