Pastoral

Faith and the Future of the Countryside. Pastoral and theological perspectives on rural sustainability, by Jill Hopkinson and Prof. Alan Smith. Fai...

For God's Sake. Re-Imagining Priesthood and Prayer in a Changing Church, by Jessica Martin and Sarah Coakley. The traditional landscape of Anglican...

Forgiveness. A practical and pastoral handbook, by Anthony Priddis. Our world is filled with suffering and its consequences. Daily, hourly, we hear...

Healed, Restored, Forgiven. Liturgies, Prayers and Readings for the Ministry of Healing, by John Gunstone. This book is designed to be a devotional...

'When someone hits the ground running, there is all the superficial attraction of movement and progress. But there is no guarantee that they are go...

Hospital Chaplain's Handbook, A Guide for Good Practice, By Mark Cobb. A recent national survey found many serious problems within hospital chaplai...

In Sure and Certain Hope. Prayers and Readings for Funerals and Memorial Services. Author: Paul Sheppy. This wide-ranging collection of prayers, re...

Lay Eucharistic Minister's Handbook. This practical volume explores every aspect of serving as a eucharistic minister in the Catholic church. It of...

This tried and test collection is a must for anyone leading intercessions in the Church of England. It provides prayers for every Sunday, Holy Day ...

Leaving Church. A Memoir of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor. Barbara Brown Taylor is one of America's most renowned and beloved spiritual writers an...

Listening and Spiritual Conversation, by Sue Pickering. This essential new companion from the author of the much-praised Spiritual Direction will h...

This practical companion to creating pastoral liturgies arises from the vibrant ministry of St Martin-in-the-Fields and is designed to aid local mi...

Love Mercy is a thoughtful and realistic exploration of forgiveness and making peace from bestselling author and broadcaster Samuel Wells. Utterly ...

An essential text for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion which gives an introduction to the most important elements of this ministry. Includ...

Ministering the Word of God. This short introduction to the Liturgical Ministry of Reader answers the most important questions for those who procla...

This book will fill an immediate and obvious gap. The numbers of students in higher education is increasing rapidly and collectively they form a va...

Multi-Congregation Ministry. Theology and Practice in a Changing Church, by Malcolm Grundy. Local church life is changing radically and patterns of...

A collection of Bible verses, prayers and liturgies for use during times of change, concern, and celebration. While many books provide prayers for ...

Pioneering ministry sounds like something you do, something active, even something driven. However, prayer and contemplation are at its heart, payi...

Renewing the Face of the Earth. A Theological and Pastoral Response to Climate Change, by David Atkinson. This important and timely study provides ...

Responding to God's Call. Christian Formation Today, by Jeremy Worthen. 'Formation' has become an increasingly popular concept in the Christian chu...

Send My Roots Rain, Refreshing the spiritual life of priests, By Christopher Chapman. The pressure of expectations often means that priests fail to...

Sustaining Leadership. Renewing your strength and sparkle, by Peter Shaw. Keeping going as a leader is hard work. Even for those in a good place, i...

Tend My Flock is a companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and p...

The Church's Healing Ministry. Pastoral and Practical Reflections, by David Atkinson. Healing is one of the fundamental aspects of Christian minist...

The Emerging Leader. Stepping Up in Leadership, by Peter Shaw & Colin Shaw. A practical and inspirational guide for all who feel excited yet da...

The Gift of Leadership, by Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, traces the nature and the exercise of leadership throughout the Bible in its record of a...

The Pioneer Gift. Explorations in Mission, by Cathy Ross and Jonny Baker. Pioneer ministry happens among the 88% of the population that the Church ...

The Preaching Life. Living Out Your Vocation, by Barbara Brown Taylor. A timeless, powerful and beautiful reflection on vocation and priestly life ...

Through Grief, The Bereavement Journey, By Elizabeth Collick. A book aimed at helping not only the bereaved, but also professional carers, relative...

Handbook of Christian Ministry, For Lay and Ordained Christians. This handbook aims to help any Christian committed to their role as a follower and...

The term 'witness' has become synonymous with evangelism, but true witnessing is usually found in dissenting: it refuses to bow to idols, or to tak...

Couples have more choices of wedding venue than ever before, yet 22% still choose a traditional church wedding. Why do they still choose a church? ...