The Church Office

It has been a brilliant first year for the church office, God has been so Kind and gracious to the team. In this podcast Jonathan Thomas interviews Gavin and asks him what's been happening in the background. They review some of the stats and churches that have been helped in 2021. It's a great opportunity to celebrate the success of the website and podcast in its first year. Thank you everyone who has supported the church office both financially and through prayer. Much Appreciated!

Here at The Church Office, we appreciate that one of the best ways to learn can be to read. And I love passing on a great book recommendation! Our good friend Sharon Clark has recently written a book for Church Leaders offering a personal account and exploration of the Spiritual gift of administration. In this 184 page paperback, Sharon shares her insight and wisdom regarding the challenges, joys and opportunities of being a church administrator, negotiating spreadsheets and prophecy… Available here

In this podcast Gavin links up with John Truscott a church consultant to discuss the topic of Capacity. Your capacity and ability to achieve any task is impacted by a number of external factors and personal issues. The podcast offers lots of practical help and encouragement as we think about this topic. 

Gavin teamed up with Julian Mander from Riverside in Birmingham to hear more about their Community Money Advice Centre. As we approach Christmas, levels of debt are on the rise. It is wonderful that the church is making a massive difference in supporting people to be completely debt free.  Julian previously served as the Operations Director at his church and is now taking a full time position to manage and lead this initiative at Riverside. Julian is very passionate about his work, it was a joy to interview him. 

Gavin teamed up with Becca Staniforth from STC Sheffield to discuss the work that goes on behind the scenes to deliver a Sunday Morning week in week out. They discuss some of the challenges running church events post covid-19. The podcast offers lots of practical help and encouragement.

Gavin teamed up with Penny Clarke from Kings Church in Bolton to discuss some of the challenges that they face with volunteer levels being low in our churches. How do we recruit and care for new and existing volunteers serving in our churches. Lots of great stuff!

In this podcast Gavin talks to Jon Slocombe the manager for the Newport Food Bank. We hear Jon shares his heart to serve those in our community that are in the midst of crisis. I love Jon' desire to serve people not just with food but with the message of the gospel. 

Lovely to speak with Dave Taylor and hear his perspective on church administration. I love Dave's heart to invest into people and how a church administrator can serve the core leadership team.  Find out more about Dave's church here https://www.sovgrace.org.au  

Gavin teamed up with Ben Elliott Head of Communications at The Well Church in Sheffield. Ben has a wealth of experience and it was a joy to sit and learn from him. In his spare time Ben also heads up his own design agency as well as running a network to support those serving in Church Communications roles called 'The Church Comms Collective Uk'.

Gavin teamed up with Jules and Andy from UCAN to discuss some of the challenges that church administrator and operation directors are facing today.