In:Dependence

We can grow as disciples and glorify God in whatever work he has called us to. How do we pastor people to help them think about work well? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Julian Gadsby ( London Institute of Contemporary Christianity ) about pastoring people in church who work to flourish as disciples in the place that God has called...

The story of Stockwell Baptist Church and Brixton Local Church highlights how a church merger can help move two local churches, one established and one recently planted, forward. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) talks to Trevor Archer (FIEC Director for London) and Yannick Christos-Wahab (pastor, Stockwell Baptist Church) about how they were invo...

What spiritual opportunities are there from the coronation? What value is there in looking back to the past? What's in the coronation quiche? In this coronation special episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the coronation of King Charles III. 00:00  - Introduction 00...

Why can prayer be such a struggle for Christians? What can we do to become more prayerful people: individually and in our churches? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Geers, CEO of Discipleship Tech, to talk about his experience of creating PrayerMate and how we can become a more prayerful people. This episode was recorded on loc...

Is work more than simply earning wages? How should we speak about work in church life? How do we glorify God in our work? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Julian Gadbsy (London Institute for Contemporary Christianity) to talk about definitions of work and how thinking about it theologically can help us speak about it rightly in churc...

What does the Fox News Dominion lawsuit teach us about truth? How important is your church name? How significant are fragments of the True Cross at the coronation? 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 fortnight....

How can churches care for single people as part of the entirety of the flock? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Robinson (Training Director,  South Central Gospel Partnership  and  Living Out ) to talk about how churches can include single people in church life and care for them well. 00:00  - Introduction 02:44  - Do we value fa...

What are we to make of the stories of revival in places like Asbury and Wales? Should we seek revival in church life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Jonathan Thomas, pastor at Cornerstone Church in Abergavenny, South Wales, to talk about revivals: global, national, in the local church, and individual. This episode was recorded on...

Should we be more shocked at sin? What can we learn from fallen politicians? What part do Christian conferences play in the life of a believer? In this episode, Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, and John Stevens discuss some of the big stories in the new over the past fortnight. 00:00  - Introduction 00:31  - Christian school shooting in Nashville 07:10  - Be never surprised but always shocked by sin...

How can church leaders help people in their churches to have confidence in the Bible as the authoritative word of God? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC IEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by former pastor and FIEC President Brian Edwards to discuss how we can have confidence in the authority of the Bible, and how we can teach and encourage other believers to have that...

Can we trust the police? Is there merit in the Ofsted model of evaluation? Can we learn about leadership from The Apprentice? In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss some of the big stories in the news over the past couple of weeks. 00:00  - Introduction 00:40  - Can we trust the police? 05:32...

Why is diversity in church leadership a good goal to pursue? How can we genuinely develop diversity in leadership without tokenism? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Trevor Archer (Director for London) and Yannick Christos-Wahab (pastor,  Stockwell Baptist Church ) to discuss developing diversity in leadership and what needs to be considered to pursue this...

Why is talking about money so difficult? How can church leaders think and talk about money in a healthy and helpful way? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds is joined by Paul Houghton, CEO at Kingdom Bank , to talk about how money fits into church life, the principles of giving, how churches can anticipate financial change, and how to care for those in need. 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Why is it dif...

How do we respond to illegal immigration? What can we learn from the government's lockdown WhatsApp messages? Do nepo babies cause marginalisation? In this episode, Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, and John Stevens discuss some of the big stories in the news over the past fortnight. This episode was recorded on location at a leadership retreat. 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - Illegal immigration 07:18 -...

What is the place of singing in church life and how can church leaders help people sing well? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Sally Jackman (Contagious Bible Ministries) to talk about her experience as a singer in church ministry, why singing is important in church life, and how we can help one another sing well. 00:00 - Introduction 02:21 - Why do we si...

What does youth ministry in a local church look like when it seeks to reach young people in the community? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Antonia Sheldrake (Youth & Children's Worker) and Andy Mossop (Youth & Community Worker) from East London Tabernacle Baptist Church to talk about the ways in which they reach the young pe...

Two conferences coming up in May aim to encourage and equip women in ministry and those married to men in ministry. In this bonus episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Elinor Magowan (FIEC Director for Women's Ministry) to talk about two conferences coming up in May: Thrive for women in ministry and Ministry Wives Retreat for women married to men...

Could we have an evangelical First Minister in Scotland? What is the effect of Christian illiteracy in Britain? What can John Motson's passion teach us? In this episode, Phil Topham, Adrian Reynolds, and John Stevens discuss some of the big stories in the news from the past couple of weeks. 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Nicola Sturgeon's resignation 05:52 - Kate Forbes' leadership campaign 10:06 -...

How do we raise and train lay elders and other lay leaders in the church? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Ray Evans ( FIECChurch Leadership Consultant) to discuss the topic of raising up elders, deacons, and other lay leaders in the church. 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - Thinking about lay leaders in the church 08:45 - Teams over rotas 14:40 - CAR...

How can we answer questions about suffering? What is a right response to the ongoing war in Ukraine? How do we avoid worldliness creeping into our churches? 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 this week. 00:00 - Introduction...

If safeguarding is about protecting people from harm and promoting their wellbeing, it can be done with joy to the glory of God. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Paul Harrison and Sue Harrison from Christian Safeguarding Services (CSS) to talk about safeguarding and how it can be done in a way that glorifies God. 00:00 - Introduction...

How can churches that are culturally diverse, or that wish to be, foster genuine diversity and not tokenism? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Yannick Christos-Wahab (pastor at Stockwell Baptist Church ) to talk about his experience as a black pastor in FIEC and how churches with a desire for diversity can be genuinely diverse. 00:00 - Introductio...

Will same sex blessings in the Church of England bring unity? Is there integrity in the government? How much should Christians value work? 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 weeks. 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 -...

What are summer camps for? Why should we encourage parents to book their children to go during the school holidays? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Sally Jackman ( Contagious Bible Ministries ) to talk about summer camps, what the benefits of going are, how to decide which one to attend, and more. 00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - What a...

How can guitar players lead churches well in singing and worship? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Fenton, Team Leader at Music Ministry , to talk about leading singing and worship with a guitar. 00:00 - Introduction 03:28 - Playing the guitar in church 07:52 - Using a capo 11:35 - Helping people sing well 16:51 - Keeping time w...