Apr 10, 2025

Terry Virgo- Building Leadership Teams

In this insightful episode, Terry Virgo, founder of Newfrontiers, shares his extensive experience in developing and building effective church leadership teams. Drawing from decades of service.

Face to Face Scotland

In this video, Gavin got the chance to sit down with David Anderson from Face to Face Scotland. David is an experienced Pastor who provides mentoring, coaching and discipleship to pastors.

Face to Face

In this podcast, Gavin got the chance to sit down with David Anderson from Face to Face Scotland. David is an experienced Pastor who provides mentoring, coaching and discipleship to pastors.

Top 5 podcasts

Wondering where to start with The Church Office podcast? Worried about missing out on some of our favourite episodes? Here’s our top 5 podcast episodes…

Should a Church Set Targets?

In this video, Gavin sits down with John Truscott to discuss whether churches should be setting targets and goals. Is it going to help grow and move a church forward?

Should a Church Set Targets

In this video, Gavin sits down with John Truscott to discuss whether churches should be setting targets and goals. Is it going to help grow and move a church forward?

What is Vision? (And why we need it)

In this video Gavin and John open up the conversation about 'What is Church Vision?' and why its important to have one in place.

John Truscott

Church Consultant and Tranier

Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel

Gavin Smith

Apr 14, 2023

Teaching

Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel

Welcome to The Church Office blog! Join Gavin as he talks about the struggles of keeping the gospel central in behind the scenes work and how we hope this blog will encourage you.

The Church Health Review

Gavin recently sat down with John Truscott to discuss the opportunity January presents to look through how things are going in your church. John has developed a fantastic tool on his website to use.

John Truscott

Church Consultant and Tranier

John Truscott

Oct 9, 2023

Teaching

The Church Health Review

Gavin recently sat down with John Truscott to discuss the opportunity January presents to look through how things are going in your church. John has developed a fantastic tool on his website to help.

John Truscott

Church Consultant and Tranier

Gavin Smith

Jan 12, 2023

Teaching

Celebrating Grace

When I was watching an NFL match recently, one of the most striking observations I made was how much they celebrate. What would it look like to celebrate the wins in our churches?

Thanking Church Members

Join Gavin and Nigel Ring as they discuss how encouraging, honouring and thanking church members for faithfully serving can make a real difference to the volunteers personally.

QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring

In this podcast Gavin had the wonderful opportunity to interview Nigel Ring who has served Terry Virgo and Newfrontiers behind the scenes for over 40 years. A great opportunity to learn from the best!

Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together

Where do you start when recruiting volunteers? How do you link their serving and discipleship together? Listen in as Nigel and Gavin talk about recruiting volunteers into different church ministries.

Question Time with Nigel Ring

Gavin had the wonderful opportunity to interview Nigel Ring who has served Terry Virgo and Newfrontiers leadership team behind the scenes for over 40 years. A great opportunity to learn from the best!

The Conference Manager

If you are thinking about running a conference then this podcast is full of top tips and a helpful step by step guide of what to do next.

The Conference Manager- Top Tips

If you are thinking about running a conference then this video is perfect for you to watch. It is full of top tips and a helpful step by step guide to running a church conference.

Managing People Well

In this video Gavin got the opportunity to interview Robin Vincent the CEO of Care for the Family. Robin has had a career in working with people.

Managing People Well

In this video Gavin got the opportunity to interview Robin Vincent the CEO of Care for the Family. Robin has had a career in working with people.

Leadership Conversation

In this podcast Gavin got the opportunity to interview and learn from David Norbury the chair of the Evangelical Movement of Wales.

A Leadership Conversation

In this video Gavin got the opportunity to interview and learn from David Norbury the chair of the Evangelical Movement of Wales. They talk about the great topic of Leadership.

Serving in the Rebuild

Picture with me a house that has been subject to a flood. The damage is substantial, and it is going to need complete rebuilding. There might be two approaches that you could take.

What does the Bible say about Administration?

Gavin talks to Nigel Ring about what the bible has to say about the spiritual gift of administration. Nigel shares how Acts 6 shaped the way that he worked with Terry Virgo.

Biblical Productivity

Here are the 'Biblical Productivity' training Notes that Gavin used during a UCAN Roundtable event.

Encouragements from a Church Administrator

Here's Gavin's reflections on the first month of a year where everything is going to be different and the trustworthiness of our God day-by-day in the midst of the uncertainty.

A Conversation with Gaz

An episode full of gems for those who are balancing the role of church administration on a voluntary basis, alongside work and family life. Meet Gaz Hillier from Liberty Church, Newport.

How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?

This is a short clip from an upcoming podcast interview with Gaz Hillier who is responsible for the work that happens behind the scenes at Liberty Church, Newport.

Why do we love church administration?

In this episode Gavin and Jack discuss what they love about church administration, from the privilege of seeing God at work first-hand to the wisdom gained from older members of the church.

What's it all about?

Welcome to the Church Office Podcast, a brand new podcast dedicated to the work behind the scenes in church life. Join Gavin and Jack as they discuss their hopes and prayers for this project.

Gavin and Jack

Teaching

Useful articles to encourage our hearts and minds as we serve our churches behind the scenes.

Terry Virgo- Building Leadership Teams

Face to Face Scotland

Face to Face

Top 5 podcasts

Should a Church Set Targets?

Should a Church Set Targets

What is Vision? (And why we need it)

Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel

The Church Health Review

The Church Health Review

Celebrating Grace

Thanking Church Members

QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring

Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together

Question Time with Nigel Ring

The Conference Manager

The Conference Manager- Top Tips

Managing People Well

Managing People Well

Leadership Conversation

A Leadership Conversation

Serving in the Rebuild

What does the Bible say about Administration?

Biblical Productivity

Encouragements from a Church Administrator

A Conversation with Gaz

How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?

Why do we love church administration?

What's it all about?

Other Topics

Charities and the Church

Church Finances

Q & A

Church Planting

Teaching

Useful articles to encourage our hearts and minds as we serve our churches behind the scenes.

Terry Virgo- Building Leadership Teams

Face to Face Scotland

Face to Face

Top 5 podcasts

Should a Church Set Targets?

Should a Church Set Targets

What is Vision? (And why we need it)

Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel

The Church Health Review

The Church Health Review

Celebrating Grace

Thanking Church Members

QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring

Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together

Question Time with Nigel Ring

The Conference Manager

The Conference Manager- Top Tips

Managing People Well

Managing People Well

Leadership Conversation

A Leadership Conversation

Serving in the Rebuild

What does the Bible say about Administration?

Biblical Productivity

Encouragements from a Church Administrator

A Conversation with Gaz

How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?

Why do we love church administration?

What's it all about?

Other Topics

Charities and the Church

Church Finances

Q & A

Church Planting

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