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

Face to Face
Face to Face
Gavin Smith
Apr 19, 2024
Teaching

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.

Face to Face
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Face to Face Scotland
Face to Face Scotland
Gavin Smith
Apr 19, 2024
Teaching

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 Scotland
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Top 5 podcasts
Top 5 podcasts
Gavin Smith
Mar 22, 2024
Teaching

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…

Top 5 podcasts
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Should a Church Set Targets?
Should a Church Set Targets?
Gavin Smith
Feb 22, 2024
Teaching

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?
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Should a Church Set Targets
Should a Church Set Targets
Gavin Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Teaching

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
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
What is Vision? (And why we need it)
What is Vision? (And why we need it)
John Truscott
Nov 23, 2023
Teaching

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.

What is Vision? (And why we need it)
John Truscott
Church Consultant and Tranier
Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel
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.

Church Administration Grounded in the Gospel
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
The Church Health Review
The Church Health Review
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 use.

The Church Health Review
John Truscott
Church Consultant and Tranier
The Church Health Review
The Church Health Review
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.

The Church Health Review
John Truscott
Church Consultant and Tranier
Celebrating Grace
Celebrating Grace
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?

Celebrating Grace
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Thanking Church Members
Thanking Church Members
Gavin Smith
Dec 16, 2022
Teaching

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.

Thanking Church Members
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring
QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring
Nigel Ring
Dec 16, 2022
Teaching

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!

QUESTION TIME with Nigel Ring
Nigel Ring
Author and Speaker
Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together
Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together
Gavin Smith
Dec 1, 2022
Teaching

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.

Link SERVING and DISCIPLESHIP Together
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Question Time with Nigel Ring
Question Time with Nigel Ring
Nigel Ring
Nov 14, 2022
Teaching

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!

Question Time with Nigel Ring
Nigel Ring
Author and Speaker
The Conference Manager- Top Tips
The Conference Manager- Top Tips
Gavin Smith
Aug 15, 2022
Teaching

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.

The Conference Manager- Top Tips
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
The Conference Manager
The Conference Manager
Gavin Smith
Aug 15, 2022
Teaching

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
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Managing People Well
Managing People Well
Gavin Smith
Jun 22, 2022
Teaching

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
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Managing People Well
Managing People Well
Gavin Smith
Jun 21, 2022
Teaching

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
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Leadership Conversation
Leadership Conversation
Gavin Smith
May 12, 2022
Teaching

Leadership Conversation

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

Leadership Conversation
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
A Leadership Conversation
A Leadership Conversation
Gavin Smith
Jun 1, 2022
Teaching

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.

A Leadership Conversation
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Serving in the Rebuild
Serving in the Rebuild
Gavin Smith
Sep 19, 2022
Teaching

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.

Serving in the Rebuild
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
What does the Bible say about Administration?
What does the Bible say about Administration?
Nigel Ring
May 6, 2022
Teaching

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.

What does the Bible say about Administration?
Nigel Ring
Author and Speaker
Biblical Productivity
Biblical Productivity
Gavin Smith
Oct 29, 2023
Teaching

Biblical Productivity

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

Biblical Productivity
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Encouragements from a Church Administrator
Encouragements from a Church Administrator
Gavin Smith
Dec 23, 2021
Teaching

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.

Encouragements from a Church Administrator
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
A Conversation with Gaz
A Conversation with Gaz
Gavin Smith
Apr 30, 2021
Teaching

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.

A Conversation with Gaz
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?
How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?
Gavin Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Teaching

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.

How important is the relationship between a church administrator and senior pastor?
Gavin Smith
Church Administrator
Why do we love church administration?
Why do we love church administration?
Gavin and Jack
May 27, 2021
Teaching

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.

Why do we love church administration?
Gavin and Jack
What's it all about?
What's it all about?
Gavin and Jack
Apr 30, 2021
Teaching

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.

What's it all about?
Gavin and Jack

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