The ancient people of Israel and contemporary Western society share a preoccupation with the idea of leadership. In this perceptive and engaging book, David Runcorn reveals just how deeply one world can speak to the other. It is particularly relevant to current debates in the church over women and leadership.
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.
Taking the famous Gerard Manley Hopkins poem on vocation 'As Kingfishers Catch Fire', the Lord's Prayer and Jesus' teachings as its framework, Wyn Beynon offers seventy reflections on priesthood. An ideal gift for ordination or for exhausted priests and ministers looking to renew their original vision.
What is happening with the Church of England? God's Church for God's World explores the tumultuous recent history of Anglicanism, and sheds light on good news stories from across the country.
A short guide for busy church leaders on what makes local churches grow. A launch pad for prayer, discussion and planning, with ideas, questions and research-based strategies.
This handbook aims to help any Christian committed to their role as a follower and fellow-worker with Christ to be more effective in their ministry. It offers practical suggestions for faithful practice in numerous areas, ranging from Apologetics to Worship and beyond.