The Church Office

This session dives into the most common pitfalls of church finances. It stresses the importance of having skilled individuals involved in budgeting. The conversation highlights the challenges of outdated financial systems and the need for modernized practices. Listeners discover how enhanced financial reporting can aid decision-making and transparency. The hosts also discuss simplifying financial processes to boost team engagement and the crucial role of treasurers in maintaining financial health.

In this podcast, Phil Swann, the Pastor at Llanelli Free Evangelical Church in West Wales, shares a little bit about his experience of buying a new church building in just three weeks! It's a wonderful story of adventurous faith and God's wonderful provision. We absolutely love having Phil on the podcast and enjoy his passion for the gospel and reaching the lost. To find out more about the church please check out their website: https://www.lfec.org/about/building-project  

Owen Gilham, the Operations Manager for Danbury Mission with a background in education and theatre, shares insights into the behind-the-scenes work of church management. He discusses the importance of policies and procedures for smoother operations. Owen highlights the challenges of adding a new Sunday service and the coordination it entails. The conversation also touches on the vital role of governance and the necessity of support structures for smaller congregations, emphasizing collaboration for effective ministry.

How do we make best use of our buildings for the gospel? Rich Spens has spent many years working behind the scenes at Kings Cross Church in London trying to think this through and put it into action. Listen in as he chats with Gavin about how he's managing and developing his church, including an idea to take the church roof off!

Hot off the press- Churchsuite have very kindly agreed to sponsor The Church Office podcast! We're really grateful for all the support from Gavin and the team at ChurchSuite and can't wait to work alongside them. Listen into this special episode as Gavin Courtney joins us to talk about why the team wanted to sponsor the podcast and everything that's new at ChurchSuite.

Data protection can often feel like a minefield, especially in a church context where sensitive data is handled frequently. We recently asked our followers to submit any questions they had about data and privacy for us to pass on to the experts.   Listen in to this Church Office special as Gavin brings your questions to Harry and Leanne from the ICO.

Gavin recently had the joy of sitting down with Ashley Ellis, CEO of ACAT, the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers. Listen in as they discuss what ACAT has to offer and why no church accountant or treasurer should feel alone. The ACAT Team have a wonderful heart to serve local churches and those serving in the area of church finances. For more information please visit https://www.acat.uk.com

Leadership Consultant Ray discusses challenges of church growth, navigating awkward-sized churches, empowering teams, adapting to change, and enhancing communication styles and team dynamics with Gavin and Nigel.

In the video Gavin got the opportunity to chat to Steffan Job the General Secretary for the Evangelical Movement of Wales. It was great to find out more about all the different ways that the EMW are serving churches across Wales and beyond. You will pick up Steffan's heart straight away to serve churches with fewer members. The EMW have a rich and wonderful history of reaching out to young people with the gospel through their summer camps and they've very kindly provided us with some of their risk assessments as document templates. You will find these at www.thechurchoffice.co.uk

In this podcast, Gavin got the chance to sit down with David Anderson from Face2Face Scotland. David is an experienced Pastor who provides mentoring, coaching and discipleship to pastors in their early years of ministry. It doesn't take long to pick up David's lovely heart and desire to care for leaders. In the video David makes reference to a short survey he would love listeners to complete. Please follow this link to complete it: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CoMissionChurchesTrust/MentoringAndCoachingPresentAndFuture For more information please visit www.facetofacescotland.org