In the New Testament evangelism is characterized by listening as much as speaking, throughout the process and not just as preparation for it. This engaging study explores what such ‘evangelistening’ might mean in practice for the local church.
Where are you going? What is your deepest desire? Who are you becoming? These are the questions with which John of the Cross confronts us, like a splash of cold water in the morning waking us to the reality of who we are.
This study offers 30 (yes, 30!) ways to use music in worship, including a range of participative approaches, music as presentation, and pre-recorded music.
There are pitfalls of the need to be needed, addiction and loneliness—and yet, skilfully used, social media can enhance our community lives, mission, understanding of our people and ability to mentor in a fragmented world. Come and find out how.
This fascinating study traces the influence of Luther’s ethics on the young Bonhoeffer, his radical change of heart, and his questioning of all ‘systems’ of ethics in the face of the call to discipleship as radical dependence on relationship with God.
How do you react when someone interrupts you? In Mark’s gospel, this happens to Jesus time and again. This fascinating study looks at these interactions and how Jesus offers a clear model of responsive communication to those who would follow him.
Colin Horseman argues that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is more significant than IQ for pastoral leadership in our era of challenge and change. This book suggests many ways in which ministering with EI can be a positive resource in the lives of ministers, churches and the community.
Young people are often more willing to talk about issues relating to faith than those working with them, and to look for guidance and direction. What does sacralized youth work look like, and how can we pursue it effectively?
How best might Christians and networks of churches serve community schools, academies, free schools and other education centres in their locality? Could these schools look to the Christian community for a new dimension of support and partnership that will more powerfully benefit the families they...
In this last booklet in the Renewal series, seven members of the editorial group share an insight into what they believe God is saying to the church in the UK at the present time.