Church Interest

With clarity, depth and simplicity, Rowan Williams takes us into the heart of what it means to be Christian.

Beginning a wonderful journey of love

Caroline Symcox’s lively question-and-answer format provides a clear, contemporary introduction to the Christian faith and the workings of the Church of England: covering everything from what it’s like to be a vicar, how the Church developed and what Christians believe, to what they think on key ethical issues.

Young people are not our leaders of tomorrow, they are our leaders of today.

This book combines theological reflection on key issues in chaplaincy with a collection of stories from those engaged in chaplaincy in a wide variety of contexts. The essays cover issues, skills and tensions - discussing what chaplaincy is and how to do it.

Drawing on research carried out at part of the Baptism Project, and making helpful connections with popular catechetical material from sources such as Pilgrim, Simon Jones considers how, where, and for whom rites of Christian initiation are celebrated, and how baptism has been rediscovered as fundamental to the Church's identity and mission.

2016 is the 150th anniversary of Reader Ministry in the Church of England, and there will be celebrations around this. This book, written by two experienced teachers working with Readers and supporting Reader ministry, offers a fresh look at Reader ministry and thus a resource for Readers to consider their own specific ministry as well as for those exploring Reader ministry as a possible vocation.

Responding Well - to those who have been sexually abused is offered by the House of Bishops as it the Church of England's official guidance on a subject which, as all too many people are aware, has been an area of grave difficulty for the world church in recent times.

Written by a former archdeacon, here is an invaluable brief guide to the working of PCCs and the responsibilities of churchwardens.

Answers to ten frequently asked family history questions

Developing Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church.

We Welcome You is a comprehensive baptism preparation course to help parishes prepare families for their child's baptism and to discover the joyful start of a lifelong journey of faith.

The publication in early 2015 of the Church of England report on senior leadership, together with Lord's Green report on the nurture of talent, sparked an important debate about the nature of church leadership. Is it shaped principally by the church's biblical and theological traditions, and can the world of business contribute valuable insights? Part One includes the full text of the 'Senior Ch

'Therefore go make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.' Baptism: as an infant, as a believer and by the Holy Spirit. Michael Green provides a bold, clear examination of the different approaches, examining the biblical evidence and teaching for each one.

Baptism is a very special moment in the Christian journey. It is a moment of awe and wonder, and of recognition that we are accepted by God and special in his sight.

Welcome to the Lord's Table is a fully revised edition of a highly successful programme, used in many churches and denominations throughout the UK. Rewritten for a new generation, it has been brought up to date, fully reflecting changes in both church process and church culture over recent years. New illustrations and new content will enhance the book's appeal and usefulness.

Many churches engage in challenging discussions about children and Holy Communion

Confirmation is not an end but a beginning. Rather than the church providing preparation for Confirmation, the truth is that Confirmation is the preparation for a life-long journey of faith in Jesus Christ