Shows what the official church teachings is, as well as where church teaching is silent. This Crossroad edition will also carry the imprimatur, as earlier editions did.

A practical and theological guide to rural ministry. It explores: pastoral skills for rural ministry, leadership models for rural contexts, multi-church ministry, developing lay ministry and leadership, the distinctive values of rural churches, vocational pathways for rural ministry, and whether mis... (more)

Since this, their first book was published just five years ago; Jan and Tessa have virtually become a publishing brand in their own right. Their practical Creative Ideas books, with their distinctive covers, have sold over 7000 copies and have transformed worship in many churches. Their simple and i... (more)

Arising out of many year's experience of helping to lead local church worship and counselling work in a children's hospice, this is the first of three new volumes that focuses on the occasions when many non-churchgoers visit a church: for christenings, weddings, funerals, and memorials. These rites ... (more)

Arising out of many years’ practical experience in local parishes and on a diocesan liturgical committee, this second volume in a series of three by this creative team of writers will help local churches everywhere make the most of the opportunities presented by couples coming for marriage or a we... (more)

Christian initiation takes varying forms in different denominations and for many non-churchgoing new parents, a christening or some other kind of ceremony is important at this landmark time in their lives. Equally, many adults seek baptism in the Church of England and the ancient practice of baptism... (more)

This illustrated worship resource arises out of the authors extensive experience over many years of leading retreats, study and quiet days on the theme of the cross in contexts as far apart as an English cathedral and a South African township. The symbol of suffering and sacrifice, the cross also st... (more)

A classic updated All Desires Known is a classic; it consists of prayers and liturgies and includes a whole set of collects for the ASB lectionary. The formal prayers are written in various traditional forms - some can be linked to specific festival use and others are adaptable to a range of setting... (more)

This rich resource of ready to use liturgies and reflections for the richest seasons of the Christian year sold out within a year. Its timeless qualities found a ready and eager readership among all looking for fresh inspiration for these annual celebrations. This new edition includes extra seasonal... (more)