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Our people Living Leadership is a collaborative network of staff , Associates , Affiliates , Trustees and Volunteers, united by the vision to see Christ glorified through leaders who abide in him Affiliate Associate Staff Trustee Filter by Location Filter by Ministry Areas Alastair Gledhill Trustee Ministries involved in: Charity Trustee Find out more Alli Clear Associate England Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refreshment Days, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online, Refresh Community for Spouses Find out more Claire Cromartie Trustee England Ministries involved in: Charity Trustee Find out more Alison Mark Associate Northern Ireland Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online, Refreshment Days, Refresh Community for Spouses Find out more Bettina Collins Associate England Ministries involved in: Refresh Network Online, Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Formation School, Refresh Community for Spouses Find out more Claire Reynolds Operations Manager England Ministries involved in: Ministry Support Staff Find out more Alistair Bill Associate Northern Ireland Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online Find out more Brian Gooding Associate Scotland Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refreshment Days, Refresh Network Online Find out more Claire Wroe Associate England Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refreshment Days, Refresh Groups Find out more Alistair Magowan Associate England Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Network Online Find out more Cassells Morrell Associate Republic of Ireland Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refreshment Days, Formation Seminars Find out more Dafydd Job Associate Wales Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online, Resources, Formation Seminars Find out more 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Related links Associates Scheme Affiliates Scheme How we work

David Partington and friends explore addiction and provide an insider's view on how God can be at work Addiction: Garbage, or Grace and Glory? Back to all Articles Addiction: Garbage, or Grace and Glory? David Partington and friends explore addiction and provide an insider's view on how God can be at work Download Related articles Addiction: Part 2 Addiction: Part 3

Our Staff Filter by country Filter by region Filter by Ministry Areas Claire Reynolds Operations Manager England Ministries involved in: Ministry Support Staff Find out more Marcus Honeysett Founder and President England Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Formation Seminars, Refreshment Days, Resources, Refresh Network Online Find out more Graham Cooke Ministry Development Lead: South of England England Ministries involved in: Ministry Development, Refreshment Days Find out more Melinda Hendry Ministry Development Lead: Women in Ministry England Ministries involved in: Women in Ministry, Ministry Development, Refresh Groups, Refresh One to One, Refreshment Days Find out more Helen Read Network and Refresh Ministries Manager England Ministries involved in: Refresh Community for Spouses, Ministry Support Staff Find out more Phil Sweeting Chief Executive Officer England Ministries involved in: Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, Refresh Network Online, Refreshment Days, Ministry Development Find out more Jess Coles Ministry Support & Communications Manager England Ministries involved in: Formation Residential, Ministry Support Staff Find out more Wendy King Ministries Administrator England Ministries involved in: Ministry Support Staff Find out more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Related links Jobs News Frequently Asked Questions What we believe Our People Who we are Annual Reports How we work

Staff Jess Coles View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Jess Coles Ministry Support & Communications Manager Country: England Areas Covered: Nationwide Based in Nottingham, Jess joined Living Leadership in July 2020. She has previously worked in Marketing roles in the charitable sector and Christian publishing. Ministries involved in: Formation Residential, Ministry Support Staff 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

Peter Hicks discusses how you support someone contemplating suicide and those bereaved through suicide Suicide Back to all Articles Suicide In this article, Peter Hicks discusses how you might support those who you think might be contemplating suicide, and those who have been bereaved through suicide. Hicks includes practical examples of what you can say to those you are supporting. This article is an extract of Peter Hicks’ What Could I say? (IVP, 2000), used with kind permission from SPCK Publishing. Find out more and purchase this book at www.ivpbooks.com , or find IVP Books UK/Inter-Varsity Press UK on social media Download

One-to-one support and mentorship for people in church or Christian leadership and their spouses Refresh One-to-One Tailored mentorship and Pastoral care for leaders and their spouses "Meeting one-to-one has been a huge blessing. It feels like such a safe space where I am always heard, helped, encouraged and pointed to Jesus." Andrea Trevenna Women's Minister Would you value one-to-one support from a seasoned leader? Living Leadership has a growing network of Associates available to provide advice, mentoring and pastoral care to leaders or ministry spouses on a one-to-one or couple basis. Whether it is just a one-off session or you would like someone to walk alongside you through a season, our team would love to help you to live in Christ joyfully and serve Him faithfully. We have Associates and Ministry Staff based all around the UK and Ireland, and most are also available for online support if there is no one nearby. To help us connect you with a member of the team, please fill in the below questionnaire: Related ministries Pastoral Refreshment Conferences Refresh Community for Spouses Refresh Network Online Refreshment Days Women in Ministry Groups

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

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 Helen Willcox View all: Affiliates Associates Staff Trustees Helen Willcox Associate Country: England Areas Covered: South West England, Online Helen has a background in the NHS as a speech and language therapist and general manager. After working with small groups and individuals in a church, she spent 7 years with UCCF as the London team leader before marrying Robert. She retrained as a counsellor and supervisor and led the counselling service at All Souls Langham Place. Now retired, she and Robert she and Robert live in Salisbury and are involved in a church plant in the city. Ministries involved in: Refreshment Days, Refresh One to One, Refresh Groups, 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.