FIEC Resources for Church Leaders

Jul 02 2024 175 ep. 42 mins 53
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Teaching and resources for church leaders to help Independent churches work together to reach Britain for Christ. You can find the originals on the FIEC website: fiec.org.uk.

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Realising Justification (with Glynn Harrison)

Jul 02 2024 18 mins  
We know the truth of justification by faith in our heads, but how does it drop to our hearts? In Galatians 2:11-21, Paul challenges Peter about his behaviour; his concern is that Peter is not "walking in line with the gospel". The gospel of justification by faith sets the path of life and Peter is deviating from it (in this case by not eating with Gentiles). So, Peter is

Can We Trust God's Justice? // Paul Mallard & Sarah Allen // FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023

Apr 02 2024 57 mins  
The Bible tells us that God loves justice (Psalm 99:4). But is it intrinsic to his very nature? Can we be sure? In this seminar, Paul Mallard, FIEC Director for the West Midlands and chair of the FIEC Theology Team, and Sarah Allen, a pastor's wife in Huddersfield and member of the FIEC Theology Team, explore the topic of God's justice. They explain how John Owen changed hi

Independency: the Freedom to Be Faithful (an Interview with John Stevens)

Mar 05 2024 14 mins  
Independent churches are free to stand firm for biblical truth whilst reflecting the diversity of their individual contexts. In this interview, John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discusses Independency: is it biblical?; what are its advantages?; what are its challenges? This video was recorded at The Hub, FIEC's conference for those exploring the call to ministry or who ha

Do You Love Jesus' Sheep? // Graham Thomson (The Hub 2024)

Feb 19 2024 40 mins  
Jesus shows his love for his sheep by laying down his life for them. How you love Jesus' sheep is a sign of your love for him. Graham Thomson (pastor at Spen Valley Church in West Yorkshire) speaks from Matthew 25:31-46 at The Hub 2024. You can watch a video of this talk and get more resources for church leaders on ⁠the FIEC website⁠. About The Hub: The Hub conference is a

Fan the Flame Given to You // Graham Thomson (The Hub 2024)

Feb 14 2024 40 mins  
How should we live and minister in the world as we wait in expectation for the coming return of Christ? If we want to honour the Lord Jesus and know his welcome when he returns, we need to live out the life he's given us as we fully expect his return. Graham Thomson (pastor at Spen Valley Church in West Yorkshire) speaks from Matthew 25:1-30 at The Hub 2024. You can watch a vid

The Blessing and Burden of Christian Ministry // Adrian Reynolds (The Hub 2024)

Feb 14 2024 26 mins  
There is an intensity to Christian ministry that we must hold in tension: the cost and the joy; the privilege and the pain; the blessing and the burden. Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) speaks from Hebrews 12:1-3 on the nobility of Christian ministry and the costs to Christian ministry: two sides that church leaders must hold in tension. About The Hub: The Hub con

Optimism for Gospel Growth (Annual Review 2022/23)

Dec 18 2023 14 mins  
There are reasons for optimism when we look at the growth of the gospel in FIEC and its churches over the past year. In 2023, we find ourselves in a post-Christian context with a declining institutional church, making Christians in an ever-decreasing minority. Yet evangelical churches - that faithfully proclaim Christ, provide a warm welcome, and connect with their communities - ar

The Beginning and the End // James Mildred and Pete Killingley // FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023

Dec 06 2023 67 mins  
How can the church be a clear voice when it comes to beginning and end-of-life issues such as abortion and euthanasia? James Mildred, Director of Communications and Engagement at Christian Action, Research, and Education (CARE), and Pete Killingley, Head of Church Engagement at CARE, explain what the current challenges are, and help us think about how a right view of justice enable

Pursuing Justice With the Heart of Jesus // Inonge Siluka // FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023

Dec 06 2023 40 mins  
Much of what passes for the pursuit of justice can be tinged with a hint (or more) of cultural superiority. How can we serve people well without becoming paternalistic or colonial? In this seminar, Inonge Siluka, founder of Restored Hope Zambia, will help us see how actions and words can often be unwise and misunderstood and how we can serve others thoughtfully, wisely and carefull

Righteousness and Race // Jason Roach // FIEC Leaders' Conference 2023

Dec 06 2023 56 mins  
What place does the church have in bringing healing to a fractured world when it comes to race? In this seminar, Jason Roach, Director of Ministries at London City Mission, explores how the church can both lead the way in how it relates to all its members but also speak clearly and winsomely into a debate which is often divisive and sometimes bitter. The seminar was introduced by J