In:Dependence

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 co...

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 Braverm...

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...

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 week...

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 t...

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...

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 - Intr...

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...

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...

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 n...

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...

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...

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 a...

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  ...

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 Minist...

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...

How does the sufficiency of Scripture help local churches reach the lost? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) are joined by Le Fras Strydom (The Word One to One) to discuss how reading the Bible with others can help local churches reach the lost. 00:00  - Introduction 04:54  - The functional su...

What is a healthy church? What are some of the challenges in making changes to become a more healthy church? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by David Brown, a church worker in Paris, France, to talk about revitalisation, church planting, and how to grow a healthy, living church. This episode was recorded on location in Wisła, Poland, a...

What lessons can we learn from the 75th anniversary of Windrush? How can we respond to late term use of abortion pills? How do Boris Johnson's lockdown parties reflect on leadership? 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 t...

Why is ministry to seniors so neglected? How can churches meaningfully reach out to older people with the gospel? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Pippa and Steve Cramer to discuss ministry to older people. Pippa is Pastoral Care and Seniors Minister at Holy Trinity Claygate and has authored, with her husband Steve, a new resource to...

What is a pastoral response to anti-gay laws in Uganda? Is anyone above the law? How can we fight against envy? 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 big stories in the news over the past few weeks. 00:00  - Introduction 00:26  - Reporting from FIEC L...

Why do we need to talk about sexuality in church? How do we care for people in church who experience same-sex attraction? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Robinson (Training Director for  Living Out ) to discuss why churches need to talk about sexuality and how to pastor people in our churches who experience same-sex attraction....

How has the war in Ukraine affected local churches in the country? How can the UK church both support believers there and learn from their experience? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Jaroslaw Lukasik (Christian Open Academy) to discuss his ministry in Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine, and how he has seen the war in Ukraine affect local...

What do speed limits teach us about sin? What is a wise way to live as a Christian in public-facing work? What influence did Tim Keller have on the UK church? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the big stories in the news over the past few weeks. 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - The 2023 Europea...

Should churches provide housing for their pastors? Why is a pastor's housing important for church life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Ray Evans (FIEC Church Leadership Consultant) to discuss where the housing of a pastor should fit into church life and leadership. 00:00  - Introduction 01:22  - The recent history of housing pastors 06:46  ...