The Church Office

Surviving the Christmas Programme

Gavin talks Christmas with his friend Mark Parsons, Operations Director at Christchurch Clifton. Together, they reflect on why the Christmas programme is often one of the most meaningful and exhausting moments in the church calendar. Expectations are high, diaries are full, and fatigue is real for leaders, volunteers, and congregations alike. They explore how surviving Christmas well isn’t about chasing perfection, but about preparation, clarity, and grace: setting realistic expectations, caring for teams, and remembering what truly matters when the pressure is on.

Sustainable Ministry: Cash Flow Planning for Churches

Welcome back Tim Wyatt!

It was an absolute delight for us to have Tim back on The Church Office podcast to discuss cash flows and reserves. So if you're wondering how much a church should in reserves, or if they should even have them, this is an episode for you!

The Trellis and the Vine with Graham Daniels

At The Church Office we love catching up with old friends and that's exactly what Gavin did when he spoke to Graham Daniels from Christian in Sport!

How many sports clubs are within a 5 mile radius of your church? Praying for people, playing with people and telling them about Jesus is how Christians in Sport roll. Listen in as Gavin and Graham talk about working as a team, the importance of administration but most of all the importance of keeping the gospel central.

The Good Church Management Course

Did someone say a church management course??

Join Gavin and Anna Wood, one of our Trustees, as they talk about a project that has been months in the making....our brand new Good Church Management Course!

We're so excited to announce that The Church Office's Good Church Management Course will be available from 10th November covering topics such as:

 

- legal and practical responsibilities of managing staff, volunteers, finances and buildings

- practical support for ministry, including developing a team culture, strategy and operational plan

- helps leaders identify and address gaps in their church's administration and operations

The work of CPAS

Introducing.....James Lawrence!

 

Gavin had the joy of sitting down with James to talk about the work of the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) and how we can support Church Leaders in their roles in our churches.

 

To find out more about CPAS, head to: https://www.cpas.org.uk/

 

BONUS EPISODE- I was a guest on the Assemblies of God Podcast

In this week's episode, Chris talks to Gavin Smith of the Church Office, where they discuss administration, church management, and how to set up your church to succeed.

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Leading through the growth barriers in church

Listen in as Gavin is joined by Scott Sanders from Reach Ministries Australia to talk through the leadership needed to navigate through the unique challenges of church growth. 

We had some great discussion around the leadership challenge, people and change challenge and getting the right systems and structures in place. 

If you’re a church leader seeking clarity and encouragement to lead well through the next stage of growth, this episode is for you.

The Clay Pot Conspiracy- NEW RESOURCE

In our latest episode Gavin sits down with a good friend of The Church Office, Dave Harvey, to discuss his new book 'The Clay Pot Conspiracy'.

Listen in as Gavin and Dave talk through the clay pot conspiracy, the joys and struggles of working in ministry and how God uses us in our weakness.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Clay Pot Conspiracy, you can grab your own copy now on Amazon, Eden and 10ofThose.