FIEC

What FIEC does

FIEC (the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches) is a UK-based fellowship of self-governing independent evangelical churches, registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales (charity number 1168037) and in Scotland (charity number SC047080). Headquartered in Market Harborough, Leicestershire with a staff of seven, FIEC serves its member churches and their leaders through operational support, training resources, pastoral networking, and church planting assistance, while preserving the autonomy of affiliated congregations. The fellowship is led by National Director John Stevens and Executive Director Phil Topham, supported by Associate National Directors and a network of Local Directors covering regions across the UK, including the North East, East Midlands, Bristol, Central England, and Essex.

The core product surface comprises ministry support services rather than conventional software. Digital infrastructure is a Craft CMS website (fiec.org.uk) hosting the In:Dependence Podcast (distributed on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify), a searchable Church Finder directory, the FIEC Advice Line for legal, financial, and administrative queries, an archive of articles and videos organized by topic, and downloadable church policies and templates. Training products include the Certificate in Independent Church Ministry course and the Ministry Journeys book series co-published with 10ofThose. Events drive engagement: the annual Leaders' Conference at the Winter Gardens Blackpool (1,100+ attendees in 2025), Rising Lights youth gathering, Thrive women's ministry retreat, Ministry Wives Retreat, Planters church-planting conference, and 30+ regional day-conferences.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through voluntary charitable donations and contributions from member churches and individuals; FIEC charges no affiliation or membership fees. Supplementary income derives from book and resource sales through 10ofThose.com and modest ticket/sponsorship revenue from events. The organization's customer segments are independent evangelical churches (primary), pastors and church leaders (primary), women in ministry (secondary), and church planters (secondary), each served through tailored events, training, and resources.

Name

FIEC

Legal name

The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches

Website

https://fiec.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIEC is a UK fellowship of self-governing independent evangelical churches that provides operational support, training, pastoral networking, and church planting resources to its member churches and their leaders, funded primarily through voluntary charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Market Harborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Contributions: FIEC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales (charity number 1168037) and Scotland (charity number SC047080). Revenue is generated through donations from member churches and individuals who 'Give to FIEC'.
2. Resource Sales: FIEC publishes printed resources including the Ministry Journeys book series produced in conjunction with 10ofThose, available for purchase through 10ofThose.com.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FIEC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that serves as a fellowship of self-governing independent evangelical churches across the UK, providing ministry resources, pastoral training, church planting support, an operational Advice Line for legal/financial/administrative guidance, annual and regional conferences, and a publishing programme. Its core delivery is community, training, and operational help to affiliated churches and their leaders, rather than a discrete commercial product.

Product overview

FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches) is a fellowship of self-governing independent churches in the UK, not offering a traditional tech product but rather a suite of ministry support services. The core offerings include the In:Dependence Podcast for leadership development, the FIEC Advice Line for operational support, a Church Finder tool, and the Ministry Journeys book series published with 10ofThose. Additional resources include the Certificate in Independent Church Ministry training program, church policies and templates, and the broader Leadership Resources library featuring articles, videos, and podcasts organized by topics such as discipleship, evangelism, and church planting. Events include the annual Leaders' Conference, Rising Lights youth gathering, Thrive for women in ministry, and Ministry Wives Retreat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In:Dependence Podcast The official FIEC podcast for local church leaders featuring conversations on ministry topics from the FIEC staff team and guests, available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
• FIEC Advice Line Operational help service for church leaders providing advice on administrative, legal, and financial aspects of church life.
• Church Finder Search tool enabling users to find FIEC-affiliated churches near their location across the UK.
• Ministry Journeys Book Series Series of short books produced in conjunction with 10ofThose, aimed at those on their journey into ministry covering topics including the call to ministry, ministry marriage, and Christian service.
• Certificate in Independent Church Ministry A course designed for anyone seeking to serve their local Independent church better, providing deeper insight into independent church ministry.
• Church Policies & Templates Templates and policies for churches including safeguarding, governance, and operational documentation.
• Leadership Resources Library Digital resources for church leaders including articles, videos, podcasts, book recommendations, and church stories organized by type and topic.
• Annual Leaders' Conference Major annual conference held at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool, attracting 1,100+ church leaders in 2025, including seminars, worship, and networking.
• Rising Lights Youth Conference Specialised youth conference housed under FIEC's events programme, designed to gather, refresh, and grow youth ministry leaders and participants.
• Thrive Women's Ministry Retreat Specialised women's ministry retreat providing Bible teaching, fellowship, refreshment, and networking for women serving in church ministry.
• Ministry Wives Retreat Specialised retreat for ministry wives offering fellowship, refreshment, and encouragement.
• Planters Church Planting Conference Specialised conference for church planters providing training, networking, prayer, and encouragement, with the 2026 edition held and 2025 attended by 60+ men and women.
• Regional Day-Conferences More than 30 local day-conferences held across the UK in 2025 providing fellowship and training for local church leaders.
• Pastors' Network Formal network connecting individual pastors with FIEC resources, advice, and peer support.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,100 church leaders attended the 2025 Leaders' Conference
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 10ofThosecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIEC publishes the Ministry Journeys book series in conjunction with 10ofThose. These short books are aimed at those on their journey into ministry, covering topics including the call to ministry, ministry marriage, and Christian service. Available for purchase through 10ofThose.com.
• 10ofThosecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing partnership for Ministry Journeys series of short books produced for those entering ministry, covering topics such as call to ministry, ministry marriage, and Christian service challenges.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of England: The established national church in England, providing a full suite of resources, training, legal advice, and ministry support to thousands of parishes. Comparable to FIEC in offering operational, legal, and training support to member churches, though it is a formal established denomination with vastly greater scale.
• The Methodist Church in Britain: Larger, established UK denomination providing a broader portfolio of ministerial training, safeguarding, and trustee services to its churches. Comparable to FIEC's provision of advice, training, and operational support, but at substantially larger scale across more formalized denominational structures.
• URC (United Reformed Church): UK-wide reformed denomination with a structure of self-governing congregations supported by synods and central resources. Comparable to FIEC in operating a fellowship-style network of independent-minded churches providing training, legal/pastoral resources, and regional oversight.

Regional players

• Elim Pentecostal Church: UK-based Pentecostal denomination running a network of affiliated churches, ministerial training, and conference programming. Comparable to FIEC as a UK evangelical church network providing conferences, ministerial recognition, and church planting support.

Direct peers

• Newfrontiers: An international family of evangelical churches with significant UK presence, organized around church planting and leadership development. Comparable to FIEC as a fellowship of self-governing evangelical churches prioritizing church planting, leadership training, and conferences.
• Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland: A network of evangelical churches in the UK and Ireland, focused on church planting and resourcing member churches. Comparable to FIEC in its evangelical identity, church-planting emphasis, conference-driven engagement, and provision of training and operational resources to affiliated congregations.
• Free Church of Scotland: Presbyterian denomination in Scotland composed of self-governing congregations, providing fellowship and ministry support in Scotland where FIEC also operates. Comparable to FIEC in being a fellowship-style network of independent evangelical-leaning churches, including shared registration of charities in Scotland.
• Evangelical Alliance (UK): UK-wide fellowship and representative body for evangelical Christians, churches, and organizations. Closely comparable to FIEC as a non-denominational evangelical membership network offering resources, advocacy, events, and support to churches and individuals across Britain.
• Churches Together in Britain and Ireland: Ecumenical fellowship linking the main Christian churches and church networks across Britain and Ireland. Comparable to FIEC as a national-level fellowship providing cooperation, joint events, and shared ministry resources across multiple Christian traditions.
• The Baptist Union of Great Britain: National association of Baptist churches in Great Britain, serving as a fellowship that provides member services, ministerial recognition, training, pensions, and mission support. Comparable to FIEC in operating as a church-fellowship network providing operational and ministry support to affiliated congregations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FIECvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/theFIEC
• Instagraminstagram.com/thefiec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thefiec

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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