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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Church Office is hosted by Gavin Smith. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Reflections from our first conference- Mind the GAP" (13 October 2026, 40 minutes), "Faithful and Limited" (2 October 2026, 16 minutes), and "Mind the GAP Conference: Leading from the Middle" (25 August 2026, 31 minutes).
The Church Office publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for The Church Office is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Church Office requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Church Office's contact route on record: verified email.
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Gavin Smith hosts The Church Office, a religion show with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #15
Join Gavin Smith and Jonathan Wright as they reflect on the Mind the GAP conference. Together, they revisit the different sessions, share their favourite moments and discuss the ideas that stood out—offering...
Episode #14
Faithful and Limited Serving behind the scenes in church life can bring great joy, but also the pressure to keep everything running smoothly. With growing responsibilities and limited time and energy, it can begin to...
Episode #12
In this episode, we introduce the vision behind the Mind the GAP conference, created for church managers, administrators, operations managers and ministry leaders serving in the space between vision and delivery. We...
Episode #11
What does it take to build a healthy ministry behind the scenes? In this episode, Gavin Smith is joined by Zach Cochran, Vice President for Operations at The Gospel Coalition, to explore the often-overlooked role of...
Episode #10
A church's online presence is often the very first welcome someone receives, long before they ever walk through its doors. In this episode, Jon Wright, Trustee of The Church Office, and Adrian Semerene, church pastor...
Episode #9
Martyn's Law is bringing new responsibilities for many churches and Christian organisations. In this episode, Anna Wood, one of The Church Office Trustees, and Becky Thomas, Director of Governance at the FIEC, join us...
Episode #9
<p>Martyn's Law is bringing new responsibilities for many churches and Christian organisations. In this episode, Anna Wood, one of The Church Office Trustees, and Becky Thomas, Director of Governance at the FIEC, join...
Episode #8
<p>In our latest The Church Office podcast, Jon Wright is joined by Penny Clarke, one of the Directors of the UK Church Administrators Network (UCAN).</p> <p>Listen in as they discuss what UCAN is, their experiences of...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, Gavin is joined by Rachel Slough to explore the important subject of managing change in churches. Rachel shares practical wisdom and honest insight into why change can feel challenging, how leaders...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, Gavin is joined by Mark Jones from Edward Connor Solicitors to discuss some of the key employment law changes coming in April and October 2026. Mark explains what these updates could mean for...
Episode #5
<p>In this podcast, Gavin speaks with Andy Laws, the new Operations Manager at Slade Evangelical Church in London. Andy shares their church’s experience of undergoing a Back Office Review with The Church Office and the...
Episode #4
<p>What does it take to support a network of churches reaching a city like London with the gospel?</p> <p>In this episode, Gavin Smith is joined by Matthew Dalton, Chief Operations Officer at Co-Mission, a growing...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by James Brumwell, Executive Lead at Gas Street Church in Birmingham, as we explore the operational side of mission and ministry. Together, we dig into what it really takes behind the...
Episode #2
<p>Finding funding for your church building or ministry can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Clark from Church Grants, a platform dedicated to helping churches...
Episode #1
<p>Building a team is one of the most rewarding parts of church leadership. In this episode with Ray Evans, we explore the joy of bringing people together around a shared vision.</p> <p>Discover how trust...
Episode #15
<p>What does an Operations Director in a church actually do all day?</p> <p>In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the real, behind-the-scenes work that keeps a church moving forward. From managing teams and...
Episode #14
<p>If you are part of a church team, whether you are the leader, the treasurer or<br> the one holding everything together in the office, you will know how much time and energy the practical side of ministry can...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Gavin explores with Pete Greasley the value of a team retreat — not as a “nice extra,” but as a practical and spiritual opportunity to slow down, seek God together, and realign. When the pace is...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode, we take a practical look at reviewing our Systems, Policies, and Procedures. Whether your church office feels overcomplicated, under-documented, or overly dependent on a few key people, this...
Episode #11
<p>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...
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