Evangelism & Mission

Stephen Cottrell’s joyful and vibrant book puts mission and evangelism back to the top of the agenda for Catholics and Christians of every tradition. Cottrell’s approach is realistic, generous, inclusive and creative. He describes God’s vision for an evangelising church that will embrace Christians of every tradition, and looks at practical ways of developing structures and ministries that will es

Risky Compassion is series of stories, insights and reflections from Dr Ash Barker's twelve years immersed in Bangkok's largest slum with his family.

How do we embrace and work out our call to be disciples in a broken world? In The Contemplative Struggle Ian Cowley sets the central themes of the gospel of John alongside each other – abiding in Christ, conflict, light and darkness, obedience, lovin

In Simply Good News, Tom Wright presents you with a fresh look at the Gospel, explaining why Jesus' message really is 'good news' and why it is even more timely and transforming today than at any time in Christian history.

An evangelistic booklet written by Rico Tice & Barry Cooper focusing on who Jesus was, why he came and what our response to him should be. It is now newly designed making it an attractive and affordable resource for giving away at carol services, guest events and other evangelistic meetings.

Samuel Wells is giving the prestigious Chalmers Lectures in Autumn 2019. This book comprises his six talks. It shares the vision of the church as imagined by HeartEdge, the growing network of churches established by St Martin-in-the-Fields, with its fourfold focus for renewing the mission activity of the church: commerce, culture, congregation and compassion.

Do you wonder how your church could make a positive contribution to the life of your town and make a difference? If so, Rob Cotton demonstrates how how our churches can engage with the community around presenting Christianity in a contemporary way.

A modem guide A variety of experienced church leaders, missioners and other practitioners share simple and effective ideas for enhancing the life, worship and witness of every local church.

Why is the Church of England report Mission Shaped Church so profoundly influential? Most likely because it highlights a real crisis – evangelism is simply not working in today’s pluralist, post-Christian, capitalist culture.

The call to Christian discipleship is a call to adventure. Holy Habits explores the nature of that adventure through a rich mix of biblical material and inspiring stories. Both the nature and the nurture of discipleship are explored. The life-giving, transforming role of ten habits are re-imagined for personal and community life today.

Sharing your faith with family and friends. Randy Newman equips ordinary Christians to share our faith in Jesus with those who know us well. Realistic and honest about how family relationships can work, he provides secure biblical underpinning for our conversations, true stories to encourage us and practical guidance on approaches that, with God's Spirit, can work.

Until now, Fresh Expressions has been about starting and sustaining mission initiatives among people with little or no church contact. As these projects mature, pastoral problem easily arise – how do you integrate the old with the new?

John Stott's classic volume, first published forty years ago, presents an enduring view of Christian mission that is just as needed today. Newly updated and expanded by Christopher J. H. Wright, 'Christian Mission in the Modern World' provides a biblically based approach to mission that addresses both spiritual and physical needs.

'What this book makes clear is that inclusion is no mere political stance in a current church struggle...It is the conviction of the author that the passion to include is deep in the heart of God, and therefore belongs in every human too' Peter Selby

This practical and theological guide to rural ministry comes from the Arthur Rank Centre, the national resource and training centre for rural churches of all denominations. It runs courses and conferences in rural ministry and this practical book has emerged from its many areas of expertise and experience.

We like to think of our churches as welcoming. Michael Harvey, an expert on church growth, asks, 'How welcoming can we be if we don't take our welcome outside with the gift of an invitation?' God sent his son to invite us all into a relationship, and so to be like God is to be a person who invites.

Drawing on the expertise of the Arthur Rank Centre, this title explores the various key aspects and challenges of leading a rural church.

The Footsteps of Jesus by Perry Buck offers practical guidance on planning a visit to modern day Israel and Palestine. Offering a wealth of practical information as well as reflections linked to the life of Jesus, this book is designed to facilitate independent travel although it can also be used by those planning a group trip.

'47% of visitors will immediately disregard a church if the website design is poor. Money spent on a church website doesn't belong in the administration budget. It belongs in the evangelism budget! It is outreach, pure and simple.'