The Church Office BONUS EPISODE- I was a guest on the Assemblies of God Podcast
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Oct 2, 2025 
Gavin Smith, a seasoned church manager with over 21 years of experience and founder of The Church Office, shares his insights on church administration and management. He discusses his unexpected transition from a football career to ministry, highlighting how the pandemic inspired his mission to support church administrators. Gavin emphasizes the importance of aligning a church's vision with its resources and the vital role of practical administrative work in ministry. He also explores how AI can streamline church operations and introduces his new courses and services.
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From Footballer To Church Manager
- Gavin left a brief football career after management changes and shifting priorities.
- He chose ministry after recognizing calling and family became more important than pro sport.
Lockdown Sparked Practical Church Support
- The Church Office began in lockdown to serve churches with back-office needs and free templates.
- The site grew to 1,700 churches using resources, training, and consultancy services.
Scale Systems As Your Church Grows
- Align operational roles and systems with church size and growth stage.
- Start creating structures and dedicated time once congregation scale exceeds local relational capacity.