Church House Publishing

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church.

Baptism, weddings and funerals bring the Church of England into close contact with hundreds of thousands of people every year. The ministry offered by local churches at these key times of life has been the subject of a widespread study with the aim of fostering best practice and deepening theological and biblical understanding of the occasional offices.

Having a child baptised at a christening is a hugely special event for families. For many it will be the first time they have been involved in such an event, and national research showed that parents are often anxious about what happens at the service.

How to Pioneer: A five-step guide to getting started (Single Copy). This five-part group study booklet is designed to encourage and equip local church communities who are contemplating setting up a pioneering church community, but are unsure how to get going or what will be involved.

Seasons and Celebrations compiled by Gill Ambrose is a mixed media hardback book and CD ROM worship resource for the whole church year.