Ministry / Mission

In this bold and hopeful book, Martyn Percy argues that a being a broken church is in fact good news, as it is only through the cracks that the overwhelming abundance of God can shine through. This collection of essays and reflections considers what it means to be a precarious church.

Taking on a leadership role does not always come naturally. Lack of confidence, self-doubt, apprehension and fear of failure all hold many gifted people back. In The Reluctant Leader, coaching experts Peter Shaw and Hillary Douglas will help you turn your natural hesitation into a confident use of your leadership gifts.

Equipping the church for a faithful engagement with people of different faiths

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

An accessible and informative guide for vicars combining essential information, practical survival tips and theological reflection on the highs and lows of parish ministry.

In a restless, fast paced world of quick fixes, there is huge value in the way priesthood is, as the ordinal puts it, 'weighed and pondered'. In this collection of reflections, Simon Cuff addresses key aspects of priestly life and the ways in which it prophetically stands in contrast to the priorities of contemporary culture.

To face the crisis of decline, the church seeks more resources and people, but it is never enough. Two ministry leaders show that this busyness blinds the church to its real crisis: it can no longer see and hear the God it purports to worship. The church must actively wait for God to act in a way that brings life out of death.