Ministry / Mission

A prompt and refresher for any pastor-teacher at any stage of ministry. Checkup consists of 36 questions from 2 Timothy, each forming a chapter.

Local church life is changing radically and clergy deployment with it. Multi-congregational groupings are increasingly the norm with fewer stipendiary clergy. As ministry increasingly becomes the responsibility of local congregations and priesthood more about supervision, this guide explores the theology of this model and how it works in practice.

January 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the Fresh Expressions movement. Graham Cray, its first National Leader, offers a theological understanding of the missional nature of the church as a resource for ministerial and pioneer training.

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

This book examines the distinctive form of social and communal life created by the Anglican parish: applying and advancing the emerging discipline of place theology by filling a conspicuous gap in contemporary scholarship.

A user-friendly guide to being church and planting churches. Designed to be read in under 30 minutes.

Explores 'formation', an increasingly central idea in Christian discipleship. It addresses the issues faced in discipleship today, from widespread lack of knowledge of the Christian faith, to Christianity's conflict with many of society's predominant values and attitudes. An essential resource for all involved in nurturing and shaping disciples.

Resisting the urge to instruct with a more polemical voice, the SCM Studyguide to Church Leadership will encourage ordinands and trainee church leaders to reassess modern pressures and priorities and to re-orient creatively around the callings, giftings, and approaches that are suitable to Christ and particular to the Church.