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A fortnightly podcast sharing the messages of the late Nigel Lee Nigel Lee Archive We are very pleased to make available a growing archive of talks, sermons and conference addresses by the late Nigel Lee. There are many reasons for wanting to gather Nigel's talks into an archive. Though he left very little by way of writing, he was a preeminent missionary statesman of the latter half of the 20th century and a prince among Bible teachers. His legacy is in the transformed lives of countless individuals around the world, and a huge number of evangelists and preachers whom he befriended, encouraged, mentored and passed the torch to. We are very grateful to friends at Saltisford and Myton Churches and to Nigel's wife Trisha for sharing this initial collection of sermons and talks given at those churches. We will be sharing a talk from the archive every fortnight on the podcast but if you'd like to listen to any of the originals, they can be found here . (Please note: the originals range in quality so please bear with the audio. We will be attempting to improve the audio as much as possible when then shared on the podcast, so would advise choosing that version when available). We hope you will be blessed by what you hear.

Register your church Leadership Commitments The Leadership Commitments Scheme is now closed. If you are looking for resources for leadership care and conduct These resources are now available for free through our online shop. Find out more If you are looking to support our work and help us encourage the care and conduct of leaders and spouses We'd love you to consider becoming a partner, and committing to regularly give and praying for our work. Find out more If you are here because your church is part of the scheme and you want to know more about it We are so glad you are here. Your church has shown a commitment to the care and conduct of its leaders by being part of this scheme. Whilst the Leadership Commitments Scheme may now be closed, it is our hope that churches will continue to value the principles of the commitments, they made. For more information about what that entailed, you can download the Leader Care and Conduct guidance from our resource shop .

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Latest news from Living Leadership News Latest news from Living Leadership.... Living Leadership News Roundup - February 2026 In this weeks’ blog we want to share with you how God has been at work through LL’s ministries is recent weeks and some things that are coming up soon… Praising God for… Streams in the desert Over the last few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome over 150 leaders and spouses to our Pastoral Refreshment Conferences in Hertfordshire and the Lake District. These three conferences, over two weeks, enabled those attending to take time away from the pressures of life and minis Living Leadership 5 hours ago More news from Living Leadership.... Living Leadership News Roundup - February 2026 Living Leadership Welcomes Phil Sweeting as New Chief Executive Giving Thanks for 2024, Trusting God for 2025 (Living Leadership News)

What we believe What we believe We believe in the fundamental truths of Christianity, as revealed in the Bible, including: GOD The one true God who lives eternally in three distinct but equal persons—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world. JESUS CHRIST The incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who was born of a virgin. He is truly divine and truly human and is the only person to have lived a sinless life. The bodily resurrection of Christ, his ascension to the Father, his reign over Heaven and Earth and his mediation as the only Saviour of the world. THE HOLY SPIRIT The ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who illuminates the scriptures, leads us to repentance and unites us with Christ through new birth. He empowers believers to live for Christ, serve him and make him known. THE BIBLE The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God. The Bible is fully trustworthy for fa ith and conduct being both inerrant and infallible as originally given. PEOPLE The dignity of all people, made male and female in God's image to love God and others, to be holy and to care for creation. The universal sinfulness and guilt of fallen humanity, making all people subject to God's wrath and condemnation. SALVATION The substitutionary atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross. He died in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, thereby reconciling us with God. This is the all-sufficient ground of redemption from the guilt and power of sin and from its eternal consequences. The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ crucified and risen from the dead. We are credited with his righteousness entirely by his grace and by no effort of our own. THE CHURCH The Church, the body of Christ both lo cal and universal, is the priesthood of all believers. The body is given life by the Holy Spirit and endowed with the Spirit's gifts to worship God and to proclaim and live out the gospel. MARRIAGE Marriage as given by God is a covenant union between one man and one woman which ultimately serves as a type of the union between Christ and his Church. Sexual intimacy is a gift from God and is to be enjoyed exclusively within the context of this union. THE FUTURE The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God. He will raise all people to judgement, bringing eternal life to the redeemed, eternal condemnation to the lost, and will establish a new heaven and new earth. Related links Frequently Asked Questions Our People Who we are Annual Reports How we work

Our twice-yearly residential training conferences for junior leaders (interns and ministry apprentices). Formation Residentials How can you give your junior leaders the best start? “[Formation Residentials are] so foundational to the whole year and what we’re trying to do on the Ministry Training Scheme because it’s not looking at developing skills, it’s not about increasing knowledge, but it’s actually about the heart… its really about the person of the Christian leader.” Church Leader Character-focussed training for junior leaders The demands of new ministry roles often mean prioritising skills and competency over spiritual formation. We know that establishing these rhythms and heart attitudes are essential for sustainable joy-filledservice. Formation Residential Conferences are designed to complement your existing training by helping new leaders to ask “What does healthy Christian leadership look like?” Across the two conferences, in September and March, we teach about living in the love of God day by day (including disciplines around rest and using our time), experiencing God’s grace, loving God’s church, becoming Christ-like, and being a servant. We also encourage supervisors of junior leaders and overseers of church internship schemes to accompany their delegates. This provides a great opportunity for teams to bond and be refreshed together. We would love supervisors to take an active part in the program - sharing their wisdom and experiences with the junior leaders. Booking now open! Join us in 2025/26: 9th - 11th September & 3rd - 5th March in Nottingham *With accommodation available at local Travelodge if booked early Book today! Supervisors offer!! To help supervisors join in the fun, we want to cover your conference costs* *This means you will only need to pay your accommodation and travel - though we may be able to find alternative accommodation options if needed. Book today! What people say about Formation Residentials: I left Formation feeling more prepared for the year ahead, the challenges and opportunities, but also with the joy of the Lord, and the reason why this year is worth doing: for His glory.” Delegate Formation Residential Conferences Who are the Formation Residential Conferences for? Up Up Formation Residentials are for anyone getting their first taste of ministry. Traditionally this will be those in trainee or internship roles in churches and organisations, though anyone in their first ministry role is welcome and would benefit from the content. The content has relevance those exploring vocational ministry and is also beneficial for equipping believers to live a life of joy-filled faith and service beyond their current roles. We’d also love to have any supervisors join us! This provides a great opportunity for teams to bond and be refreshed together. We encourage supervisors to take an active part in the program - sharing their wisdom and experiences with the junior leaders. What to expect at a Formation Residential Conference Up Up Across the three days of the conference delegates will take part in a variety of sessions, including seminar-style sessions, expository sessions and an open Q&A. We also try to ensure there is plenty of space to reflect on the things they are learning individually, in groups or by talking one-to-one with a member of the team. As a conference particularly for junior leaders, it provides an ideal opportunity to get to know others in similar roles with similar challenges. With this in mind we also build in time to socialise and have fun with the other delegates and team. What is the difference between the autumn and spring conference? Up Up Many roles start (or re-start) in line with the academic year, so our September Conference is designed with this in mind. The conference is intended to help leaders lay essential foundations for sustainable and joy-filled ministry, particularly as they start to establish routines and get to grips with ministry life. We cover subjects such as enjoying God’s grace, loving the Church, becoming Christ-like, being a servant, and day-to-day disciplines and tips for living in the love of God. We also take time to help them understand what changes they may experience as they transition into a formal role at church (where applicable). Our March conference provides an opportunity for the junior leaders to stop and take stock. Throughout the Conference, we help them unpack how they see the Lord teaching and developing them, and the areas that have been challenging for them. We tackle important subjects such as “faith vs. going through the motions”, and how to set our hearts and minds on Jesus especially as we might need consider what’s next. Throughout this conference, we spend time dwelling on Jesus and the grace we have received in him - a balm for those who are weary and an encouragement to spur the junior leaders on. Our junior leaders are undertaking a ministry training courses, should they still attend a Conference like this? Up Up Ministry Training Courses provide vital training in theology, Bible handling and practical skills, however by prioritisng such aspects of ministry they often don't cover topics relating to the life and heart of the junior leader. This is where Formation Residentials come in! All conference tickets include meals throughout the course of the conference (breakfast, lunch and dinner) which are served at the conference venue. Accommodation tickets (shared and single) include accommodation at a nearby Travelodge. You are welcome to arrange your own accommodation if you’d prefer. What are the food and accommodation options? Up Up Several ticket options are available at the time of purchase. All conference tickets include meals throughout the course of the conference (breakfast, lunch and dinner) which are served at the conference venue. Accommodation tickets (shared and single) include accommodation at a nearby Travelodge. You are welcome to arrange your own accommodation if you’d prefer. Related ministries Formation Courses Formation School Formation Seminars Gospel Shaped Pastoral Care Course Pastoral Care Foundations Course

The portal for our online resources providing leaders with quality biblical content and tools Articles Articles on in depth issues to equip you for leadership and pastoral care Blog Weekly articles to help you live joyfully and serve faithfully in Christ Book Reviews Helping you pick resources to read to equip you for ministry Books Books writeen by our team to encourage you and equip you for ministry Leadership Commitments Scheme Resourcing your church and organisaion to put the care and conduct of leaders at the heart of your organisation Living Leadership Podcast Inspiring and equipping Christian leaders fortnightly to abide in Christ joyfully and serve him faithfully. Nigel Lee Archive Podcast A fortnightly sermon from the archive of the late Nigel Lee Premium Resources View all our resources available for purchase

Serve with us We are delighted you are considering giving your time to help serve Christian leaders and their spouses From time to time we have discreet volunteer needs, this may include specific projects, administration, or event volunteers. Where we have them, our current needs will be shown below. Details to follow Have something else in mind? If you are an organisation or individual who would like to partner with us to serve leaders and their spouses in another way, do get in touch with our team . We'd love to connect with anyone who would like to join us in helping leavers to live joyfully in Christ and serve him faithfully. Related links Make a one-off donation Our People Pray Subscribe

Take part in our annual research to understand the needs of ministers and their spouses, and the trends in Christian leadership Ministers and Spouses Spiritual Health Survey Take part in our annual survey to help us understand the current needs of Christian leaders and their spouses This survey is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland who is either in Christian leadership, whether your title includes “minister” or not, or anyone married to someone in Christian leadership. If the survey is not displaying below, follow the button link to visit the survey in a standalone page. Visit the survey form page Related links Subscribe Resources Refresh Ministries Formation Ministries

Buy on the publisher's website Buy on 10ofThose Powerful Leaders? When church leadership goes wrong and how to prevent it by Marcus Honeysett How do Christian leaders end up abusing power, even though many begin with good intentions? More importantly, how can we prevent it? Powerful Leaders? exposes and explores how people in positions of authority can be tempted away from a biblical model of leadership into an illegitimate – and, in the worst cases, abusive – use of power. Drawing on his years of experience working with leaders and congregations, Marcus Honeysett traces how those in power in the church can move along a spectrum of healthy to unhealthy uses of authority and position, and offers practical wisdom to prevent this from happening. Whether you are in leadership or in a position to hold leaders accountable, this book will challenge and equip you to be more aware of the dynamics of power – and enable you to take the necessary steps forward to create healthier church cultures in which everyone can thrive Additional Downloads Document AUDIT OF ABUSE OF POWER

Associate Jan Talbot View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Jan Talbot Associate Country: England Areas Covered: North East England, Online Jan has recently retired from working in General Practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Alongside this she has been a Vicar’s wife for over 30 years. She has worked as a Bishop’s Visitor, supporting separating clergy spouses as well as mentoring young leaders, providing hospitality and offering pastoral care. Jan has 2 grown up children and 5 grandchildren which bring great joy. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refresh Community for Spouses, Refreshment Days, Refresh Network Online, Formation Seminars Get in touch If you are looking for one to one support, our 'What to Expect ' document lays out Our commitment to you and the principles underpinning interpersonal ministry.