The Church Office BONUS EPISODE
Mar 10, 2025
Gavin Smith, the seasoned church manager at Christ Church in Newport for 21 years, shares his insights on church administration. He humorously discusses social media's impact on church culture and the shift from 'rota' to 'team' dynamics. Gavin highlights the crucial roles church workers play and how their everyday tasks can foster community. He also emphasizes the importance of supporting administrative teams to empower their contributions. The conversation blends personal experiences with valuable lessons for church leadership.
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The Praying Chair Man
- Gavin Smith learned a valuable lesson about the spiritual impact of practical tasks.
- A man putting out chairs prayed for people who would sit in them, demonstrating the connection between practical work and spiritual ministry.
Connecting to the Gospel
- Every church role, no matter how small, connects to the gospel and has spiritual significance.
- Recognizing these connections transforms mundane tasks into joyful acts of service.
The Toilet Ministry
- A woman cleaning toilets found her connection to the gospel by ensuring the church was welcoming.
- She didn't want dirty toilets to deter visitors, demonstrating a practical expression of faith.