Dr. Ray Evans has faithfully pastored for forty years in Bedford, UK. Dr. Evans is a recognized expert in leadership and how churches grow, now offering counsel to countless pastors through the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FICE). This week, Professor Bryan Laughlin and Dean Steve Robinson chat with Dr. Evans over coffee about his fascinating story of life and ministry. SKIP AHEAD.(00:00) Coming Up...(00:44) Faith From a Book(07:01) 2025 Men’s Conference Promo: Christianity Tomorrow (07:41) Never Been to Church(10:14) University, Geography, Science, and Love(16:20) Trusting God in Window Washing and Finding Work(26:59) Thrown into Church Planting(28:57) The Undertaker and My First Convert(33:43) Pastoring in a Working-Class Town(36:45) Learning the Dynamics of Church Growth(42:36) The Power of Effective Leadership(52:00) Succession Planning: Passing the Torch in Ministry(58:25) Where Are the Next Faithful Men?(1:04:30) The Best Job in the WorldMORE FROM GRIMKÉ.✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churchhttps://grimkeseminary.org✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christianhttps://grimkecollege.org✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UKhttps://grimkeeurope.orgIN THIS VIDEO.✦ Dr. Ray Evans — Church Leadership Consultant (FICE)https://fiec.org.uk/people/ray-evans✦ Bryan Laughlin — Chancellor & CEO (Grimké)https://grimkeseminary.org/bryan-laughlin/✦ Steve Robinson — Dean (Grimké Europe)https://grimkeeurope.org/facultySUPPORT GRIMKÉ.✦ Want to support the work of Grimké Seminary? Learn more here:https://grimkeseminary.org/giveFOLLOW US.✦ X https://x.com/grimkeseminary✦ Instagram https://instagram.com/grimkeseminary✦ Facebook https://facebook.com/grimkeseminary