The Invisible Skill of Classroom Teaching
A close friend of mine is currently teaching a course for one of the Anglican Theological Education Institutions (TEIs). She is a trained teacher with twenty years’ experience in the …
A theology for focal ministry
In recent months, a small group has been working to provide a clear theology as a foundation for lay leadership in local churches, and the transition for clergy to a …
Time to move on from the professional model
In my previous post, I outlined three transitions the Church of England needs to make to engage with a rapidly changing society. These transitions imply the need for a refreshed …
Existential threat or God-given opportunity?
The recent Church of England General Synod was warned by the Bishop of Hereford of an ‘existential threat’ to the Church. According to the bishop, the source of the threat …