The Church Office

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.

Gavin wonderfully got the opportunity this week to talk to Dai Hankey a pastor from Cardiff who in his spare time manages a not for profit company called 'Manumit Coffee'. Manumit Coffee Roasters offers dignity and hope to survivors of modern slavery through training & employment. Our coffee is roasted by men and women who have suffered horrendous exploitation at the hands of modern slave traders but are now rebuilding their lives. 

In this episode Gavin got the opportunity to talk too Jules Morgan and Andy Bagwell, two of the UCAN Directors. Andy serves as one of the Executive Directors running the day-to-day operations of the network. Jules Morgan is the Executive Director for New Wine England serving thousands of churches across the UK.  A really interesting podcast and opportunity to learn about the important work of UCAN. I loved hearing Jules and Andy's heart to serve church administrators with a desire to strengthen local churches.

In this episode Gavin got the opportunity to talk to Dai Hankey, a church planter from Cardiff who would describe himself as a 'Administratively Challenged Pastor'.  A helpful insight into the importance of church administration and what pastors need on the ground to run their churches. Thank you for your humility and helpful tips Dai!