What We Do
Nearly forty years of being involved with some level of leadership has given me insight and experience as well understanding the challenges and joys of leadership. As I reflect on my own leadership journey there are three areas that I believe help leaders thrive, they are calling, character and confidence.
Mentoring & Coaching
Leadership brings lots of thrills, but also challenges. It is a proverbial roller-coaster. If you want help with navigating a particular challenge, manage a particular project, or simply want a 'listening ear' then I would love the opportunity to sit down with you and help you 'enjoy the ride'.
I am happy to meet face-to-face or online. And whether it's a one-off conversation or over a period of weeks it would be great to support you on your leadership journey.
Preaching
I have many years experience in preaching and teaching. I am able to make scripture relatable with a focus on how we work out our faith in the ordinariness of everyday life.
Some of the key drivers in my preaching are teaching about the Church, the Grace of God and authentic Christianity'.
Charity Support
I spent several years working in the charitable sector, running a charity providing Christian based schools' work, in over 100 schools, leading a staff team of 12 people, plus an army of volunteers.
I gained valuable experience in understanding governance issues, managing budgets, running payroll, overseeing recruitment and managing the staff team. It can be a mine-field of information, but if I can be of any help, then please get in touch.
Writing
While living overseas I worked as a freelance journalist. This gave me a real passion for writing and more specifically seeing written content that looks and feels professional.
I enjoy writing and have continued to write content for organisations I have worked for. If you would like help with writing a press release, content for social media or websites, then please get in touch. In a world of sound-bites, I still believe the written word plays a significant role in how organisations communicate. Additionally, if you have other written content that you would like support with then please get in touch.
I would love the opportunity to help you thrive and in turn, local churches impacting their communities with the Good News of the Kingdom.
CALLING
As followers of Jesus we are all called. The Greek word used for church is 'Ekklesia' which refers to a 'called-out assembly'. However, individually there are things that God calls us to do, giving us the gifts, talents and abilities to faithfully serve Him. From my experience, what sustains us, in all the vagaries of leadership, is the conviction that God has called us, and not only that, He equips us for the task He has called us to.
We are all gifted in some way. However, as I heard some one say many years ago, 'don't let your gift take you where your character can't'. Whether it's in the political sphere, the Christian world or elsewhere leaders often fail as a result of character flaws. If we are going to faithfully lead God's people or lead in any capacity then matters of integrity, authenticity, consistency, are vital traits that will sustain us, before any gift or talent.
CHARACTER
CONFIDENCE
This is not about self-confidence, but rather we need to maintain and consistent confidence in God and and who He has made us to be. First and foremost, before we think about any leadership responsibility we may have, we are children of God and we have a Father in heaven who cares for us. When leadership gets challenging and when heartache comes, we need to humility to always come back to the truth that 'I am a child of God'. That's the foundation of our confidence.
'Jonathan and Alison have served local churches in Kent through their leadership, teaching and pastoring over many years. We have always appreciated their genuine friendship, their integrity, open honest hearts, passionate desire for Jesus, coming alongside others, their strength and wisdom. Jonathan and Alison are strength builders.
Their presence in the room makes all the difference. When they show up, you know it because they impart strength to others wherever they go. Genuine encouragers in the
gospel of Jesus Christ. Genuine people of faith. Genuine in their love of Jesus and His church. Committed, faithful, honourable, wise pastors.'
Gareth & Sarah Webber, Harbour Church, Folkestone