Ministry / Mission

Looking at the role of women in the church from a cultural and personal perspective.

An invitation into a real, raw and occasionally ridiculous life of being a mum in ministry in the 21st century.

The rural church is the unsung success story of the Church of England, but is often mistakenly perceived as dying by its urban cousins. This inspiring and practical handbook draws on the wisdom of a wide variety of practitioners in ten key areas that enable village churches to flourish.

Tony Horsfall reflects on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman to draw out practical guidance for sustainable Christian life and work.

A Preacher's Tale aims to provide not just a theoretical introduction, but a resource that uses sermons in the narrative style to reflect on how to prepare and construct them and how to deliver them effectively in the context of worship.

In Hospitality, Service, Proclamation, Tom Wilson seeks to demystify the interfaith project. Written for ordinands and those preparing to minister in neighbourhoods where interfaith and intercultural dialogue are essential, Wilson argues that rather than a threat to churches, interfaith dialogue is an important tool for discipleship.

What does it really mean to be a parish priest in today's pressurised and changing church? A range of contributors explore first-hand the contradictions and paradoxes of a priest's daily life, focusing on presence and prayer. Urgent yet optimistic, they seek a renewed understanding of ministry and mission in our current cultural landscape.

A respected New Testament scholar examines the entire New Testament, arguing that women were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles, which has implications for the contemporary church.