Religious institutions and organizations

The Transition Town Movement is a fast growing social movement with hundreds of local groups which aims to prepare communities for the impact of peak oil and climate change.

40 reflections exploring how the writings of Julian of Norwich can provide comfort and support for even the most extreme need.

Jesus tells his followers to feed the hungry, heal the sick, raise the dead, but often we've tamed this calling.

This important book poses a challenging question: what are the aims of mission and are they being achieved through Fresh Expressions?

Explores 'formation', an increasingly central idea in Christian discipleship.

An authorised history of the Anglican Franciscan order, celebrating the contribution the Community of St Francis has made to religious life and the mission and ministry of the church.

A timeless, powerful and beautiful reflection on vocation and priestly life from one of today's most accomplished spiritual writers.

Two leading practitioners of new monasticism open up the movement's spiritual landscape and its distinctive calling and gifts within today's church.

A resource for churches and church leaders grappling with mission in this world.

Explores some of the issues facing the church, especially in rural areas, and some theological strands in the New Testament that underpin the way we go about mission.

An impressive line up of contributors first asks what counts as a 'fresh expression' and who decides.

Mission Shaped Church, the groundbreaking report published in 2004 has sold over 20,000 copies and has changed the way mission is done.

The story of The Community of the Cross of Nails, born from the bombing of Coventry Cathedral in 1940.

'Love is the meaning' is the phrase chosen by the mystic 14th century writer Julian of Norwich to encapsulate all that had been revealed to her in the series of visions that led her to write one of world's greatest spiritual books, her Revelations of Divine Love which continues to inspire countless readers today.

An essential handbook for churchwardens, PCC's and all with responsibility during this crucial time in the life of a church.

A practical and theological handbook for rural ministry.

A user-friendly and comprehensive guide to the role of the church or charity treasurer, essential for all carrying out this increasingly demanding role.

A collection of essays that demonstrate the breadth and depth of John Main's thought and it's increasing relevance in the world.

A volume of remarkable spiritual wisdom and insight, as fresh and relevant for today as when they were first written.

A book of daily readings drawn from the writings of those who have lived the monastic life in all the major spiritual traditions of the Eastern and Western Churches: Benedictine, Franciscan, Orthodox, Carmelite, and others.

A publication with guidance that can be adapted to any individual circumstances and a centuries old, proven guide on how to live in community with others.

A new, enlarged edition of the groundbreaking 'No Women in Holy Orders?

A teaching on contemplative prayer from one of the most influential spiritual writers of the 20th century.

Ordained pioneer ministry is a significant and growing presence in the Church of England and the Methodist Church and in denominations around the world.

Until relatively recently a Church of England funeral was the default option of the majority of the British population.

Is the Church of England in terminal decline, as some have forecast, or does it have a vigorous future?

The world, the Church and our personal lives are full of conflict - opposing demands pull us in all directions.

Baptism is the entry point into the Christian family and the Church is the community of the baptized.

William Temple was one of the towering figures in the Church of England in the twentieth century.

A comprehensive overview of the nature of dreams as understood from a range of diverse perspectives, and their relevance for pastoral care.

A money-saving handbook for all who care for and maintain church buildings, this practical and comprehensive guide provides expert advice from a leading church architect and an experienced heritage buildings specialist.

Local church life is changing radically and clergy deployment with it.

According to the latest official figures, the popularity of Baptism is on the rise.

A range of practitioners explore what fuels and sustains a life of pioneering mission.

Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community draws on the spiritual practices of Northern Ireland's longest established peace and reconciliation organisation.

Taking on a leadership role does not always come naturally.

The bestselling writer and popular broadcaster Sam Wells reflects on the essence of discipleship and Christian ministry today.

Walter Frere (1863-1938) was one of the leading Anglo-Catholic figures of his day and one of the Church of England's most notable liturgists.

Exploring almost every aspect of priestly life, this book is useful for those contemplating their vocation and those celebrating decades in the ministry.

A practical, jargon free guide to key aspects of canon and public law for clergy, readers, churchwardens, PCC members and diocesan officers, covering common situations that affect every church.

A new edition of this contemporary spirtitual classic in which the ancient and gentle wisdom of the Rule of St Benedict is explored in realtion to the demands of modern living and the importance of balance between prayer, work and study.

Esther de Waal draws on the ancient traditions of Celtic and monastic spirituality to explore thresholds between people, between cultures, between the human and the divine.

Tells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith.

Many people think great leaders are activists who lead from the front - but most are ordinary people who learn wisdom.

A companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society.

A comprehensive guide to living as an oblate - in the home, in society, at work and in the church.

One way in which Fresh Expressions of church are springing into life is through 'new monastic' or 'intentional' communities, groups of individuals and families living in the same geographic area or connected virtually who share a simple rule of life.

This new exploration from a leading Christian ethicist considers healing's many different dimensions, from the biblical notion of health and wholeness, to physical healing, emotional health and counselling, social justice and environmental health.

This important book on priestly identity embraces the many contemporary varieties of priestly ministry: male and female, paid and unpaid, parish and work-based, catholic, evangelical, charismatic.

This title explores the emergence of monastic spirituality - not just as a resource for personal formation, but for building fresh expressions of church.