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Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This how-to book fills the gap for a practical, step-by-step guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

At times prayer can seem like hard work or a bit of a mystery. At other times it's an encounter with the Living God. Wherever you are on the journey of faith, this short course will encourage a discovery of new-found joy and delight in prayer .

Faithful Improvisation? is both a contribution to a current and sometimes vigorous debate on how the Church trains its leaders and also a practical and theological resource for discerning what the Spirit is saying and then acting upon it in local church contexts.

This volume, commissioned by a group of Bishops in hard-hit dioceses, looks to develop strong theological foundations for local social action initiatives by churches, especially for activists who are not familiar with the Church of England's tradition of social theology, developed by William Temple and others a century ago.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This second book in the Follow Stage explores one of the greatest Christian treasures, the Lord's Prayer.

Positive spiritual development is an obligation on all schools and this book documents how ten leading Christian-ethos secondary schools have developed programmes to ensure the spiritual development of their students.

The Testing of Vocation is a comprehensive study that will provide an essential reference volume for historians and all students of the vocation and ministry in today's Church. It explores in detail the Church of England's concept of vocation and how it has developed over the century in response to changes in society and in the church.

An overview of recent developments in church planting. This detailed, practical and well-researched book describes the varied and exciting 'fresh expressions' of church being created. This edition includes a new foreward by the Rt Revd Graham Cray.

Developing Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Healthy Churches' Handbook, this new volume will help you implement tried and tested approaches for healthy church growth in your parish.

Explores a variety of growing churches to identify what is making the difference between them and churches which are static or declining. In addition to numerical growth, it asks how we measure spiritual growth and identifies the signs of spiritual vitality, laying a practical and theological foundation for continued growth into the future.

Whether you are a new Christian just setting out on the journey of faith, or a weary traveller in need of some refreshment, How to Live will inspire you to keep going.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This third book in the Follow Stage, The Commandments, explores priorities, reverence, rest, respect, rectitude and reliability.

From the beginning of time people have sought God's blessing on their endeavours. Pocket Prayers of Blessing offers new and traditional prayers for a wide variety of situations and life stages, from a birth, a wedding or a new home,to pilgrimages, children leaving home, old age, land, seasons, healing, human work, machinery and civic occasions.

The definitive reference book to the Church of England and other Anglican provinces in the UK and overseas. It includes complete diocesan directories and contact details for many Christian organisations, and membership details of the new General Synod elected in Autumn 2010.

A practical guide to using the Book of Common Prayer, without using technical language or assuming prior knowledge. It includes a history and theology of the BCP with practical advice on using its principal services.

Teaching Christianity at Key Stage 2 offers a wealth of invaluable resources and information. Each chapter introduces children to key Christian beliefs and practices, as well as providing plenty of practical activities and ideas for use in the classroom or for collective worship.

The 4th edition of this handbook gives practical advice on all aspects of churchyard management. It explains the law relating to churchyards and offers constructive guidance on the difficult subjects of memorials and cremated remains.

Provides the complete Common Worship marriage service, plus hymns, readings and prayers to help couples and clergy plan the service with ease. Can also be used as an order of service on the day itself.

The essential guide for anyone - lay or ordained - who leads intercessions in their local church. Ideal both as a source of inspiration for experts and a training tool for beginners.

A collection of prayers for children using the Lord's Prayer as a base, featuring traditional and modern prayers to help inspire children in their faith. An ideal present for anyone who prays with children, to give to children who are starting to pray by themselves or as a baptism or confirmation gift.

My Baptism Book aims to help children understand one of the most important days of a child's life. It is a beautiful personal reminder of this special day and one that a child can return to again and again. It can be used by adults and children together, or in more formal baptism preparation. An ideal gift for children aged 3+.

Draws on research amongst young people to ask what interest those born after 1980 have in Christianity. Does belief in God make any difference to them? A must read for all working with young people in the church.

Hit the Ground Kneeling takes common statements about leadership - statements that we often take for granted - and questions them in the light of Christian faith and Christian perspectives on leadership.

The Church of England is committed to addressing and responding effectively to domestic abuse both within its own community and wider society. This document sets out the Church of England's domestic abuse policy as well as detailed practice guidance on how the policy should be implemented in local churches.

Baptism, weddings and funerals bring the Church of England into close contact with hundreds of thousands of people every year. Sandra Millar offers many practical suggestions - often from local parish practice - for enriching the quality and depth of pastoral support offered at these highly significant moments.

A beautiful resource for personal devotional time containing Prayer During the Day and Night Prayer from Common Worship: Daily Prayer.

First published in 1987, this short guide explores the historical background and structure of Freemasonry and considers whether it is compatible with Christianity.

This collection of prayers, both old and new, has been compiled for engaged couples and newly-weds. Prayers presented are for the early stages of a relationship, for the wedding day itself, and for the difficult times as well as for the good.

This volume brings together three classic books from the Church of England's Doctrine Commission: 'We Believe in God' (1987), 'We Believe in the Holy Spirit' (1991) and 'The Mystery of Salvation' (1996).