Raising Lay Leaders
How do we raise and train lay elders and other lay leaders in the church?
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In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director) is joined by Ray Evans (Church Leadership Consultant) to discuss the topic of raising up elders, deacons, and other lay leaders in the church.
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Thinking about lay leaders in the church
08:45 - Teams over rotas
14:40 - CARE for training leaders
24:09 - Raising elders and deacons from team leaders
25:46 - How do you step back to initiate training?
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Relational Leadership: A Bibical Model for Influence and Service, Walter Wright (amazon.co.uk)
- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues, Patrick Lencioni (amazon.co.uk)
In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners.
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Phil Topham
Phil is FIEC's Executive Director. He is married to Kath and they live near Market Harborough and attend ChristChurch in the town.
Ray Evans
Ray is FIEC’s Church Leadership Consultant. He previously served in the leadership team of Grace Community Church Bedford for more than 40 years.
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