Leading a group of churches carries enormous responsibilities in the current spiritual climate. John Stevens, recently appointed Director of FIEC, spoke to EN about his work.
EN: Please explain your new role at FIEC.
JS: On September 1 2010, I started in my new post as Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). According to my job description, I am responsible ‘for providing visionary leadership to and the smooth running of the Fellowship’ so that it can accomplish the goals and objectives determined by the new Trust Board after consultation with the churches.
I am expected to act as a figurehead for the FIEC in the eyes of the churches and the wider evangelical world, and to cultivate relationships with other evangelical groups. I am meant to visit and encourage as many churches in the Fellowship as possible, and develop a wider ministry of preaching and writing. I also have executive responsibility for the operations of the central FIEC organisation, including the FIEC office, and ensure that we have the staffing and infrastructure necessary to achieve our goals.
