A personal account of someone living with depression. This is Steph's story Depression: Steph's Story Back to all Articles Depression: Steph's Story "As long as she had been ‘the woman who coped with anything you throw at her’, she was valued. Now that she wasn’t coping, it seemed she had nothing to offer. Part of her was proud of the label; she didn’t want to lose it. But another part of her was screaming to be let out of the pigeon-hole she had been assigned. In her circles, you were either ‘doing ministry’ or you were the one being ‘ministered to’. There was no overlap at all." This is Steph's Story. A personal account of someone living with depression; how it impacted her life, how she found help, and how God has been at work to use her experiences. Download Related articles Depression: Pastoral responses

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Peter Hicks discusses how we may go about supporting those who receive a terminal diagnosis and their loved ones Terminal Illness Back to all Articles Terminal Illness In this article, an extract from Peter Hicks' 'What Could I say?' , unpacks how to support someone who has received a terminal diagnosis, and their families. It provides a helpful overview of how people often react to the diagnosis; some Bible passages you can go to; what you could say to the person who is terminally ill; and what you might say to the friends and family of the ill person. This article is an extract of Peter Hicks’ What Could I say? (IVP, 2000), used with kind permission from SPCK Publishing. Download

Associate James Crooks View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees James Crooks Associate Country: Scotland Areas Covered: Scotland, Online Jim had a career in Senior Leadership in Further and Higher Education before retiring as Principal in 2012 to take up full time Christian Service. He subsequently served as Pastor in Perth, Scotland but retired from that role in December 2020. Jim continues a year-round programme for mentoring of pastors through the European Leadership Forum (ELF and also co-led the Network of Disciple-making Leaders for ELF for three years. He has also worked as an Advisor with the Church Strengthening Initiative for a number of years. Jim’s interest and passion is to get alongside Leaders who are learners. He says he is still one himself. Ministries involved in: Refreshment Days, Refresh One to One, 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.

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

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Associate Joanne Ellis View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Joanne Ellis Associate Country: England Areas Covered: North West England, Online Joanne has worked with students in China, and student teams in Scotland and Ireland alongside her husband, Mark. They have also served in local church leadership in Malaysia and the UK with their three children. She now supports Mark in his leadership of Keswick Ministries, and resists unrealistic expectations that she might one day climb a hill. Her heart is to see younger leaders and spouses refreshed in Jesus. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Community for Spouses, 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.

Our ministries cover much of the UK and our team is here ready to support you online or face-to-face. Find out more and get in touch! Find a ministry or support near you If you are looking for one-to-one support, our 'What to Expect ' document lays out our commitments to you and the principles underpinning our approach to interpersonal ministry. Local ministries Our ministry is conducted face-to-face, at conferences, in groups and one-to-one. The map below shows the locations of most of our regular ministries and the areas in which our Staff and Associates operate. You can scroll over this map and click on the pins to find out more and visit other pages of our site to find out more information. If you want more information about any of our ministries, or wish to be put in contact with someone who can meet up with you to provide support, please contact us . Ministry staff & associates Formation ministries Refresh ministries Let us match you with one-to-one support Fill in the questionnaire To help us find the right support for you, please fill in the support questionnaire Online ministries Many of our ministries can support you right where you are, across the internet. These include Resources , Formation Courses , Refresh Network Online and, when meeting in person isn't an option, Refresh One-to-One sessions can also be conducted online. Refresh Network Online Refresh Network Online Find out more about our beliefs in our statement of faith Read More > Formation Courses Formation Courses Character, knowledge, wisdom and skills for specific aspects of ministry View upcoming courses > Resources Resources Weekly articles to help you live joyfully and serve faithfully Read More >

Roy Bishop considers what we should do if we hear someone in our community is committing adultery Adultery (Part 2) Back to all Articles Adultery (Part 2) Roy Bishop considers what we should do if we hear someone in our community is committing adultery. He unpacks five questions to ask yourself and the different things to expect as you talk to the person or couple. Download Related articles Adultery: Part 1 Adultery: Part 3

Associate Steve James View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Steve James Associate Country: England Areas Covered: North West England, Online Steve has been involved in ministry with churches in Norwich, Vancouver BC, Bebington Wirral and Holy Trinity Platt in Manchester. Steve’s skillset is helping churches into growth, and enabling music to thrive in church settings, having led worship at Keswick and Spring Harvest for many years. Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refreshment Days, Formation Seminars, Resources, Refresh Network Online 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.