This book describes how, in adopting an organic approach to ministry development, it is possible to make a real impact on people's lives and ministries; this approach is based on the organics model proposed by James Hopewell. Backed by thorough research, and wide reading in the literature, this book nevertheless keeps in touch with what is happening in the grassroots and is realistic as well as hopeful, about what can be achieved.

Neil Evans

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Library of Ministry

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Imprint

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgement

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1. Introduction: Training and development that sticks

2. Whose agenda?

3. Working below the surface

4. Complementary approaches

5. What am I like?

6. Reflection and review

7. Why shared ministry?

8. An integrated and structured approach

Appendix 1: Who cares? A Lent course designed for All Hallows Church, Twickenham

Appendix 2: SMART goals

Notes

Bibliography

Evans, Neil

A new title in the SPCK Library of Ministry, this book describes how, in adopting an organic approach to ministry development, it is possible to make a real impact on people's lives and ministries; this approach is based on the organics model proposed by James Hopewell.

A new title in the SPCK Library of Ministry, this book describes how, in adopting an organic approach to ministry development, it is possible to make a real impact on people's lives and ministries; this approach is based on the organics model proposed by James Hopewell. Backed by thorough research, and wide reading in the literature, this book nevertheless keeps in touch with what is happening in the grassroots and is realistic as well as hopeful, about what can be achieved. This is a key subject in clergy training and development.

The Revd Dr Neil Evans is Director of Ministry Development in the Diocese of London. He has been vicar of two parishes, and before his ordination was a Health Service Manager.

"Working with Neil on clergy development is a joy, because he does the stuff he writes about. Developing in Ministry is analytical, reflective, practical and helpfully provocative. Grab it, dip into it and form your own ideas on how to develop the clergy and laity in our churches. It’s excellent stuff." - The Rt Revd Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden  
  
"This book is a treasure trove of practical wisdom designed to inspire and deepen ministry in and for the whole people of God. One of the guiding questions of the book is ‘What difference does it make?’: in my view, this book has the potential to make a huge difference not only to how we think about ministry but most importantly to how we do it." - Dr Paula Gooder, writer and theologian

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Growth and openness to challenge and development is vital to healthy pastoral leadership.  
  
Neil Evans offers a robust and engaging volume in the SPCK Library of Ministry series. It seeks to apply learning and training to development with a clearest application for Anglican clergy. There is insight, functionality and context strongly explored in this dense new title.  
  
There is particular wisdom in the culture and communities that are engaged with. Scripture, story and service are well tied together also. There is something for most in this title, and with much value in application.  
  
With a light academic touch, this workbook format in content will doubtless go on to be a reference book of much helpfulness for many a study long into the future. This is thoroughly practical and gently provocative.

Developing in Ministry

Handbook for Effective Christian Learning and Training

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