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.
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.
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.
A feast of material for the entire Christian year from popular retreat leader and spiritual writer Ann Lewin, including seasonal liturgies, prayers, worship ideas, retreat programmes and themed reflections.