Church ministry can be isolating and lonely. But true friendship strengthens us, lifts us, and brings us joy.

True friendship is valuable because it is faithful, truthful, intentional, forgiving, and joyful.

We have the truest friend in Jesus: the one who is with us through ups and downs, and who gives joy that can't be taken away.

Elinor Magowan works as one of FIEC's Directors for Women’s Ministry. She previously worked as a solicitor, UCCF Staff Worker, and the Women’s Pastoral Worker at UFM Worldwide.

This talk is one of the Snapshots from ⁠Journeys 2025⁠, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required.

About Journeys: Journeys is our weekender for men and women who are considering their next steps into Christian ministry.

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. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.