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Unpacking the steps for moving forward and finding freedom from life-controlling issues Addiction: Facing Reality on God's Terms Back to all Articles Addiction: Facing Reality on God's Terms In this article, David Partington continues his thinking about supporting people with life-controlling issues, such as addiction. It unpacks the steps forward people can make towards freedom. Download Related articles Addiction: Part 1 Addiction: Part 2

Paul Coulter continues his look at servant leadership by considering what leadership looked like in the New Testament Servant Leadership or Leading Servants? (Part 2) Back to all Articles Servant Leadership or Leading Servants? (Part 2) Paul coulter unpacks what leadership looked like in the New Testament, and how the idea of leading by example is emphasised. He also leaves us with three questions to consider about our own leadership. Download Related articles Servant Leadership or Leading Servants? Part 1

Marcus Honeysett discusses ministry idolatry, and how our families and home life often is the bears the brunt of the consequences The Leader's Home (Part 1) Back to all Articles The Leader's Home (Part 1) "Most of us have a much stronger theology of ministry than we do of home. It’s why we feel the pressure of ministry more keenly. Unfortunately, the casualty is frequently home life, family and friends." Driven by wrong expectations it is easy to fall into the trap of ministry idolatry, leading many pastors and evangelist's marriages and children neglected , and friendships falling by the wayside. In this article Marcus Honeysett takes a look at two wrong expectations that may be at the route of this. Download Related articles The Leader's Home: Part 2

Associate Alli Clear View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Alli Clear Associate Country: England Areas Covered: South West England, Online With experience in leadership, as a Midwife, Pastor’s wife, Mum and Mentor, Alli would describe herself as something of a creative problem solver and ‘Spiritual Cartographer’, helping Christian leaders/spouses to navigate their way through life and ministry in order to thrive not just survive. Her MA studies in Applied Theology, with a specialisation in mentoring has only fuelled her passion for this - for individuals or couples alongside Rowland, her husband. Together, they serve to 'pastor Pastors and their spouses'. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refreshment Days, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online, Refresh Community for Spouses 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.

Associate Mike Warren View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Mike Warren Associate Country: England Areas Covered: South East England, Online Mike completed his ordination training at Oak Hill in 1994, and went on to complete a Masters in Biblical Studies at Oak Hill in 2004. Having worked in suburban and rural ministries, he is now Vicar of St Peter’s Tunbridge Wells. In 2020, Mike completed BCUK’s certificate course in biblical counselling and he has worked with individuals and couples with a variety of issues. With over 3 decades in ministry, Mike knows that it’s impossible to separate the minister and their ministry and that the relationship between the two is often complex. Mike encourages his mentees to explore this interrelationship from a biblical and Christ-centred perspective, deepening their understanding of themselves and their responses to ministry situations. This forms a foundation from which to explore how the minister and ministry might develop. Mike is a golf-loving husband (always up for a game!), father & grandad. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Network Online, Refreshment Days, Refresh Groups 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.

Associate Rebecca Benton View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Rebecca Benton Associate Country: England Areas Covered: South East England, Midlands, Online Rebecca is an executive coach and consultant who helps leaders be even more effective. She provides coaching and leadership development for churches and Christian organisations as well as business leaders in global tech firms, the Civil Service, start-ups and charities. She is a trustee for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refreshment Days, Women in Ministry, Formation Seminars, Resources 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.

Roy Bishop considers how leaders might support those who are victims of abuse Supporting survivors of abuse Back to all Articles Supporting survivors of abuse Abuse of any sort, be it physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual, damages the abused, resulting in loss and trauma. Such trauma eats away at the very identity of the victim. What must we do to help when we encounter such a situation? Download

Associate Neil Townsend View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Neil Townsend Associate Country: Areas Covered: Midlands, Online Born in London, and raised in Brussels, I did a degree or two in Engineering and became a research academic. After a while I responded to my life calling, via a couple of years as the Technical Director of a start up company, to church leadership. I led Wantage Community Church for 18 years, coaching church and other leaders (and their teams) at the same time. I now primarily provide coaching and support to leaders and their teams, in the church, charitable and commercial spheres. As a professional coach, Neil depends on income from coaching, so there is normally a charge for one to one support from him. Payments for those services go directly to NT Leadership rather than to Living Leadership. If you would like to inquire about an initial (free) “getting to know you" session, understand more about his fee structure, or simply ask more about how he can help you, please contact him by clicking on the 'Get in Touch' button below. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refreshment Days, Formation Seminars, Resources Get in touch Neil's Linkedin Profile 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.

Do you have a heart that is captivated by the love and grace of God? The Leader's Heart (Part 2) Back to all Articles The Leader's Heart (Part 2) Taken from some teaching Marcus Honeysett gave to evangelists in 2011, in this article Marcus unpacks three reflections on leaders as disciples - focusing on our hearts. Download Related articles The Leader's Heart: Part 1

Associate Louise Magowan View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Louise Magowan Associate Country: England Areas Covered: Midlands, Online Privileged to be a wife, mother of three and granny to three. I became a Christian while training as a nurse. My career has included midwifery, pastoral ministry and latterly ordained ministry. Pastoral care is my true passion and where my sense of vocation and heart lies. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Network Online, Refresh Community for Spouses 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.

Stefan Wycliffe unpacks six lessons he has learnt as a same-sex attracted person in the local church Is My Church Homophobic? Back to all Articles Is My Church Homophobic? This article, provided by True Freedom Trust , unpacks six lessons that Stefan learnt as a same-sex believer in the local church. This article will help other same-sex believers in the local church and help church leaders understand the experience of those in their congregation. This article was originally published on truefreedomtrust.co.uk Download

How can you lead the single people in your congregation well? Leading Single People Back to all Articles Leading Single People "Research funded by Single Christians and Christian Vision for Men in 2015 suggests that, “In general, out of every 15 people attending a Christian place of worship, there are […] 3 Never married, 1 divorced [and] 1 widowed”. Put plainly, whenever you preach, lead a Bible study, or run any kind of church event, there will be single people in the room. And probably a lot of them! What are the implications for you as a leader?" Download