Humour, Friendship, and a Kingdom Perspective
Trevor Archer (FIEC Director for London) has served in church ministry for decades. As he comes to stand down from serving at FIEC, he shares what he has found are the essential elements of a long-lasting ministry.
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In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) reflects with Trevor on his 45 years of service in local churches and with FIEC.
00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - A sense of humour
06:35 - Look for the work of the Spirit
11:12 - Ministry friendship
15:57 - The privilege of ministry
20:08 - A kingdom perspective
23:22 - Opening the King's Centre in Chessington
29:19 - The value of a national perspective
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Adrian Reynolds
Adrian is FIEC's Head of National Ministries. He previously served as Associate Minister of East London Tabernacle Baptist Church and is currently an elder at Christchurch Harborough.
Trevor Archer
Trevor was previously FIEC's Training Director, and then Director for London. Before joining the FIEC staff team he was a pastor at King's Church Chessington for 25 years.
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