Gavin Smith
Church manager with over 21 years' experience in church administration; founder of The Church Office, director of UCAN, and speaker on supporting behind-the-scenes church ministry.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 40min
BONUS EPISODE- I was a guest on the Assemblies of God Podcast
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.
Mar 10, 2025 • 33min
BONUS EPISODE
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.
