Ministry / Mission

John Caperon highlights the nature and significance of the distinctive ministry of school chaplains and seeks to raise the profile of this key ministry in the Church

Growth in Christlikeness is a goal for all Christians and especially for those in leadership. But the images of Christ that have become the institutional norm refer to a model of pastoral ministry that seems to allow no scope for innovation or eccentricity.

This practical guide helps readers to understand their talents and temperament and find the career or calling in which they can flourish. It takes a broad-ranging view of vocation to include all kinds of secular work, for people who are looking for personal fulfilment in what they do.

Celebration of English Anglican parochial ministry, with theological visions for its future.

In trying to understand the relationship of the British people to religion - specifically Christianity - we tend to say that people: believe - or do not; attend - or do not. The argument of Lost Church is that the majority of people do not really fit either of these categories.

Focuses mainly on stories about being a curate in a variety of different church traditions and contexts, both stipendiary and self-supporting, and is inclusive in terms of age, ethnicity and gender. The 30 or so people contributing are real and grounded, and offer honest reflections on being a curate and curacies in the Church of England.

Enfolded in Christ helps priests develop a healthy spiritual life to sustain them through the demands of their calling. The author draws on extensive experience in pastoral supervision and spiritual direction to help priests cultivate spiritual practices that will nurture awareness of Christ, sustain holy living and foster personal well-being.

Recent styles of political debate in western democracies have highlighted questions about how we exercise personal freedom and who is responsible for how we live. Peter Shaw draws on writers and thinkers from different eras in order to pose questions about what it means to act responsibly in a wide range of personal and public contexts.

A refreshing vision of Christian ministry from one of the Church of England's most popular speakers and writers