Ministry

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

How can 'old-fashioned' preaching survive in today's culture? How can we preach with humanity, not to it or at it? Whether you're a new enthusiast or an experienced practioner, this book will help you in the life-long process of becoming a preacher...

Formation for Ministry Within a Learning Church (2003) set out a broad vision for the future of ordination training and lay education. In this follow up work, guidance is given in the areas of Education for Discipleship, training for Reader/Preacher...

This major report was commissioned and endorsed by the Archbishops' Council and produced by a working party chaired by Bishop John Hind. It reviews the training needs of the clergy in the context of the learning needs of the Church as a whole.

Baptism, weddings and funerals bring the Church of England into close contact with hundreds of thousands of people every year. Sandra Millar offers many practical suggestions - often from local parish practice - for enriching the quality and depth...