Journeys is our re-imagined conference for those considering, or already on the journey into, Christian ministry. On this bonus episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss what Journeys seeks to do and who should come. You can find out more about - and book for - Journeys 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 - What was The Hub conference? 01:39 - What is Journeys? 06:12 - Identifying and training the next generation
How can we reflect on the Makin Report? Is the US election result good for the gospel? Can we watch Gladiator II? In the episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discuss the news over the past fortnight. Show notes Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published (churchofengland.org) More than 30 Church officials face the sack after Archbishop of Canterbury quits (telegraph.co.uk) Justin Welby Resignation: CofE Minister REACTS (youtu.be) Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect (bbc.co.uk) Gladiator II review — are you not entertained? No, not really (thetimes.com) Mark Cavendish retires: Tour de France record-breaker announces retirement from professional cycling (skysports.com) You can get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/makin-report-donald-trump-and-gladiator-ii. 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 00:49 - Reflections on the Makin Report 08:28 - Implications for the wider church 11:06 - A new President and a new government in the USA 15:17 - Is Donald Trump's election good for the gospel? 18:18 - The 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference 22:11 - Can Christians watch Gladiator II? 26:43 - Mark Cavendish retires with a win
Churches are working together to reach the growing population of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Paul Mallard, the chair of the FIEC Theology Team and the FIEC Director for the West Midlands, to discuss ministry in the West Midlands, the challenges of ministry there, and the opportunities for growing the kingdom. You can find this and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/on-the-west-midlands. 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 - Paul Mallard, Director for the West Midlands 09:15 - The FIEC Theology Team 14:14 - What is the West Midlands like? 18:29 - Opportunities and challenges in the West Midlands 27:49 - How to pray for the West Midlands
What implications will the budget have for churches? Should you vote for a rock or a hard place? Can monkeys type Shakespeare? 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 stories in the news over the past weeks. You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/the-budget-us-elections-and-infinite-monkeys. Show notes Safe zones outside abortion clinics come into effect (news.sky.com) Justin Welby accused of ‘abandoning Church of England doctrine’ over same-sex relationship comments (telegraph.co.uk) Budget 2024: Key points at a glance (bbc.co.uk) Employment Allowance: Check if you're eligible (gov.uk) Gospel-Driven Wills and Legacies (fiec.org.uk) What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict (bbc.co.uk) Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds (bbc.co.uk) Charli XCX influence makes 'brat' Collins Dictionary word of the year (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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction & Leaders' Conference 02:00 - Abortion buffer zones 04:19 - Archbishop Justin Welby on gay sex 07:34 - Labour's first budget and trailing bad news 13:58 - The budget for churches 21:56 - The US election, rocks, and hard places 25:46 - THe infinite monkey theorem 30:22 - Is FIEC brat?
What could a gospel partnership between a church in the UK and a church in Mississippi look like? FIEC churches and the Mississippi Baptist Convention have worked in partnership for more than ten years with the aim of encouraging each other in the work of the gospel by serving in various mission activities. In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Rees (CityGates Church, Norwich) and Greg Spencer (First Baptist Church, Ellisville, Mississippi) to hear about their partnership, the benefits of such work between the US and UK, and how other churches could do the same. Show notes Why Change Your Church Name? - Surrey Chapel to CityGates (fiec.org.uk) Reaching Your Community in the Summer - Norwich SummerFest (fiec.org.uk) Greg and others from Mississippi will be hosting a table at the 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference on Wednesday lunchtime for anyone who wants to find out more. 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 06:49 - Mississippi x UK connection 15:20 - An ongoing partnership 18:54 - A two-way partnership 21:25 - CHallenges in transatlantic mission 26:09 - The benefits of mission partnerships
What encouragements came from the A Passion for Life Evangelism Conference? Should we lose weight simply through medicine? What can the Tory leadership contest teach us about church votes? In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), John Stevens (National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss some of the stories in the news. Show notes FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) Connecting Diverse Churches (Partnership Day) (fiec.org.uk) Partnerships Across Contexts (fiec.org.uk) The Compelling Community, Mark Dever & Jamie Dunlop (9marks.org) Obesity: unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work (bbc.co.uk) Badenoch and Jenrick reach final two in Tory race (bbc.co.uk) Thomas Tuchel confirmed as new England head coach and will start work on January 1 (skysports.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 03:51 - Conflict in the Middle East 04:51 - Assisted suicide bill 08:46 - Encouraging signs from the Evangelism Conference 15:48 - Smaller churches that are growing in number 18:22 - Tackling the obesity crisis 23:24 - Tory leadership contest and voting in church life 29:12 - Thomas Tuchel: England Manager
The Lausanne Congress brought together 5,000 evangelical leaders from every region of the world for a week-long event in Seoul, South Korea. What lessons can UK church leaders learn from it? In this episode of In:Dependence, John Stevens (FIEC National Director) attended on behalf of FIEC and shared some of his reflections and learnings with Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries). Show notes Lessons from the Global Church (fiec.org.uk) State of the Great Commission (lausanne.org) The Fourth Lausanne Congress (congress.lausanne.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. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction to Lausanne 06:46 - The growing gospel across the world 15:06 - The persecuted church 19:20 - Godly self-awareness 22:15 - Defining mission 26:33 - The prophetic voice we need to hear 30:33 - Where the real work of the gospel takes place
How do we keep praying for the Middle East? What lessons are there from recent church abuse scandals? Why should we try to stay optimistic? 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 the stories in the news over the past weeks. You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/middle-east-conflict-church-abuse-and-catastrophising. Show notes FIEC Leaders' Conference 2024 (fiec.org.uk) The Evangelism Conference (fiec.org.uk) Iran launches more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel (bbc.co.uk) How Can We Talk About Israel and Gaza? (fiec.org.uk) Independent Review into the culture and practices of Soul Survivor (soulsurvivorwatford.co.uk) Dallas Pastor Steve Lawson removed from ministry over 'inappropriate relationship with a woman' (christianpost.com) Ian Hislop thanks people for concern after suspected gunshot has 'innocent explanation' (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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction and FIEC update 03:04 - Praying for the Middle East 09:04 - Mike Pilavachi, Steve Lawson, and church abuse 17:35 - 'Invincible' ministries and leaders 20:31 - When those we respect fail 23:35 - Lessons from the Soul Survivor report 27:45 - Was Ian Hislop shot at?
From large urban churches to tiny rural churches across the south coast, each needs encouragement to persevere and boldness to reach the unreached. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by John Samuel, FIEC Director for Hampshire and Dorset (and Salisbury!) to talk about ministry in that area of the south coast: the distinctive, the opportunities, the challenges, and how to pray for the area. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes Advice from a Retiring Minister (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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - John Samuel, Director for Hampshire and Dorset 06:49 - What is life like in Hampshire and Dorset? 10:48 - Gospel ministry in Hampshire and Dorset 21:54 - Church planting on the south coast 24:19 - How to pray for Hampshire and Dorset
The densely populated cities and the smaller rural communities in Yorkshire all need the same gospel but for it to be shared in different ways. On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Daniel Grimwade (FIEC Director for Yorkshire) to discuss ministry in Yorkshire: the opportunities, the challenges, and how to pray going forward. You can get this and other resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/on-yorkshire. 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 - Daniel Grimwade, Director for Yorkshire 05:32 - What is Yorkshire like? 08:40 - Gospel opportunities in Yorkshire 11:31 - Partnerships between churches 13:40 - Strengthening the brothers 18:54 - Challenges of ministry in Yorkshire 26:44 - How to pray for Yorkshire
How do evangelical church leaders work together in unity? How can we pastor people in the midst of war across the world? How should churches respond to a bill about assisted suicide? 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 the stories in the news from the past fortnight. 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 01:58 - Evangelical unity 10:35 - Escalation of war in the Middle East 16:00 - Assisted suicide bill 22:01 - Pastoral implications of the assisted suicide debate 24:52 - 'Free gear Keir' and providing for workers 29:58 - Sir John Eliot Gardiner and gifting/character
The Christian heritage of South Wales has declined, but there remains great opportunity for the gospel. We must pray for workers for the harvest. On this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Gareth Lewis (FIEC Director for South Wales) to hear about church ministry in the south of Wales. You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes Cant i Cymru (100.cymru) 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 - Gareth Lewis, Director for South Wales 06:53 - Life in South Wales 11:57 - Opportunities in South Wales for church ministry 19:15 - Church partnerships in South Wales 22:01 - Planting opportunities in South Wales 26:26 - How to pray for churches in South Wales
How holistic should our care of the flock be? How do you lead with bad news? What do the Paralympics teach us about church life? 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. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes FIEC Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk) Kingspan was dishonest and cynical, Grenfell Inquiry finds (bbc.co.uk) Counsel to the Inquiry's Closing Presentation (grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk) Sir Keir Starmer: Prime minister to say things 'will get worse before it gets better' in key speech (news.sky.com) Storey extends record as GB win 13 medals on Wednesday (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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction and Leaders' Conference 03:06 - The FIEC view on the news 07:08 - The Grenfell inquiry 11:29 - Holistic care for the flock 15:20 - What does justice look like? 18:01 - Keir Starmer's realism and leading with bad news 26:57 - Overcoming adversity at the Paralympics
God is at work in Suffolk as churches work together and reach new areas with the gospel. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Mark Howson (FIEC Director for Suffolk) to discuss church ministry in the county, the opportunities, and the challenges. 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. 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 - Mark Howson, Director for Suffolk 06:17 - Life in Suffolk 09:45 - Working with Suffolk churches 13:00 - Ministry opportunities 17:26 - Ministry challenges 25:56 - How to pray for Suffolk
The landscape, history, and language of North Wales makes church ministry there distinct to other areas of the country. In this episode, Joel Murray (Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Ben Midgley (Director for North Wales) to discuss what life is like in North Wales, and what opportunities and challenges it presents for the work of the gospel. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes Justification Impacts Ministry (Local Conferences 2024) (fiec.org.uk) Reach North Wales (reachnorthwales.org) 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. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Ben Midgley, Director for North Wales 09:46 - Reach North Wales and the International Mission to Jewish People 14:05 - Life in North Wales 22:42 - Opportunities for and barriers to the gospel. 28:27 - Working to reach North Wales 33:44 - How to pray for North Wales
Why are holidays important? Have the 2024 Olympics been equal? What is the legacy of Timothy Dudley-Smith? In this episode of In:Dependence, 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. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes Keswick Convention (keswickministries.org) #GenderEqualOlympics: Paris 2024 making history on the field of play (olympics.com) Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war (bbc.co.uk) Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024): The supreme hymnwriter of his generation (premierchristianity.com) Street cleaner Paul Spiers enjoying free holiday after £3,000 fundraising gift blocked by bosses (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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - A theology of holidays, and Keswick Convention 07:41 - What is so special about the Olympics? 11:09 - An equal Olympics? 14:15 - Responding to the Ukrainian incursion into Russia 21:12 - Timothy Dudley-Smith's hymns and legacy 26:35 - Paul Spiers, leadership integrity, and money
How should we respond to the horrible news in Southport? What is there to learn from the Olympic Games and opening ceremony? How transparent should we be in pastoral matters? In this episode, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and North of England) discuss stories in the news from the past fortnight. You can get 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: Instagram Facebook X 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Atrocities in Southport 04:18 - Disinformation on social media 10:57 - Offended by the Olympics? 15:33 - The glory of the Olympics 18:30 - Equality and fairness in sport 22:28 - Huw Edwards' guilty plea and trust in the BBC 26:07 - Transparency in church life
What is church ministry in London like, what opportunities do churches in the city have, and what challenges does London present? In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by Johnny Prime (FIEC Director for London) to talk about his role in London, and his thoughts on church ministry in the city. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources like this 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 01:14 - Journey to faith and into ministry 08:12 - London: a unique city 12:12 - Gospel opportunities in London 18:41 - The challenges of ministry in London 23:39 - A Bible church in every 'village' 28:11 - How to pray for London
Did strong rhetoric lead to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump? How do you deal well with change? What can we learn from Gareth Southgate's resignation? 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 some of the stories in the news over the past fortnight. You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes Update on Affinity and The Gospel Coalition UK (affinity.org.uk) Seminar Options at the 2024 Leaders' Conference (fiec.org.uk) Trump rally shooting: Ex-president injured in assassination attempt at rally that leaves spectator and gunman dead (news.sky.com) Labour’s first week: Eight key plans, and the challenges ahead (bbc.co.uk) Strictly to give stars chaperones after complaints (bbc.co.uk) Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain (skysports.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 and FIEC update 08:59 - Assassination attempt on Donald Trump and strong rhetoric 15:28 - Quick changes from the new UK government 20:34 - Allowing change to happen 24:02 - Issues for church leaders to be aware of from the King's Speech 26:20 - Chaperones to check behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing 31:50 - Gareth Southgate resigning after success
Our Leaders' Conference this year is exploring healthy church leadership by looking to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learning to love like Jesus. In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director) and Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) discuss what you can expect from the conference: the theme, the programme, the speakers, the seminars and tracks, the venue, and the post-conference event. Book before the end of September to get an advance discount. Show notes 2024 FIEC Leaders' Conference - book now (fiec.org.uk) The Ministry of Administration (with Gavin Smith) (fiec.org.uk) The Church Office (thechurchoffice.co.uk) Practical Shepherding (practicalshepherding.com) The Unhurried Pastor, Brian Croft (thegoodbook.co.uk) 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. 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 00:30 - What is the Leaders' Conference? 05:02 - Who is the conference for? 06:24 - Brian Croft 08:38 - Bible teaching on the Good Shepherd 11:42 - Seminar sessions 18:16 - New seminar tracks for new and experienced church leaders 23:34 - Gathering in Blackpool 25:58 - New post-conference event