Image by Nathan Dumlao (unsplash.com) Rev Ermal Kirby is a Methodist minister who currently combines two part-time roles: Superintendent Minister of the Barking, Dagenham and Ilford Circuit, and Research Officer with the Susanna Wesley Foundation, where he has been carrying out a project on cultural diversity and Methodist circuit ministry. In this post, Ermal summarizes the […]
The Daffodil, the Rose and the Hibiscus: exploring diversity in ministry
Ermal Kirby presents an overview of the initial findings of his research project exploring diversity in ministry across cultures.
Changing Perceptions: literature and church
In this paper from the SWF Changing Church conference, David Dickinson presents some sources from literature that facilitate thinking about change in a church context.
Metanoia Precedes Management: reflections on theological learning, radical passivity, and the urge to organize
In this paper from the SWF Changing Church conference, Gary Hall reflects on “creatively disruptive” theological learning in community.
Modem Conference 2017 – Dec 7-8 at Sarum College
Modem – a hub for leadership, management and ministry – holds its annual conference December 7-8 at Sarum College, Salisbury. This year’s theme is What is the Church For? Mobilizing and Organizing beyond Sunday morning Featuredspeakers are Prof Mike Higton and Dr Graham Adams. Click here for more information and to register.
Christian Aid – from ‘them and us’ to ‘we’; reviewing internal leadership and management
In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Esther Stevenson describes working with Christian Aid to review and change internal leadership and management practices.
Catholic Earthcare Australia – shifting the focus of an organisation
In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Megan Seneque reflects on assisting Earthcare with conceptualising and implementing a strategy to broaden their focus.
The Eden Network – unintended change in urban ministry
In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Anna Ruddick presents the outcomes of a qualitative research project exploring relationships between Eden team members and members of their urban communities.