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In this video from the 2018 SWF conference 'Leaderful Church?', SWF Research Officer Ermal Kirby describes how the principles and practices of Theory U have impacted his work.

Theological reflection on Methodist church leadership – Sam McBratney

From the 2018 SWF conference 'Leaderful Church?', SWF Research Officer Sam McBratney offers his theological reflection on leadership in the Methodist church.

Leaderful Church? – theological reflection from Mark Wakelin

In this closing presentation, Mark Wakelin provides a theological reflection on the conference and its theme, Leaderful Church?

Leaderful Church? Panel conversation

From our 2018 SWF conference, the panel discussion of Sheryl Anderson, R. David Muir, Megan Seneque, and Andrew Wood, with input from David Sims. Chaired by Sue Miller, this includes the Q&A session.

Interview with Bala Gnanapragasam

From the 2018 SWF conference 'Leaderful Church?', Sue Miller interviews then-designate Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Bala Gnanapragasam, on what leaderful church means to him.

Leaderful Church: a storytelling approach (video) – David Sims

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', plenary speaker David Sims' presentation on the role of story in church leadership. The accompanying slides are also available via this website.

Leading Transformational Change (video) – Megan Seneque

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', SWF Honorary Research Fellow Megan Seneque's presentation on how Theory U can be utilised in facilitating transformational change. The accompanying slides are also available via this website.

Leading from a Second Chair (video) – Tim Harle

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', a video of SWF Associate Tim Harle's presentation on the role of 'deputy' leadership. The accompanying powerpoint slides are available on the website.

Leading from a Second Chair (slides) – Tim Harle

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', this set of powerpoint slides accompanies Tim Harle's video presentation, also available via this website.

Leading Transformational Change (slides) – Megan Seneque

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', this set of powerpoint slides accompanies Megan Seneque's video presentation, also available via this website.

Leaderful Church: a storytelling approach (slides) – David Sims

From our 2018 conference 'Leaderful Church?', this set of powerpoint slides accompanies plenary speaker David Sims' video presentation, also available via this website.

An overview of the SWF Changing Church Conference

A summary of the SWF Changing Church conference and the issues that arose, with links to the conference materials.

A closing theological reflection from the SWF Changing Church Conference

In this video, Mark Wakelin provides a theological reflection on the SWF Changing Church conference and the issues that emerged.

SWF Changing Church Conference poetry reading

In this video, poet Lucy Berry reads one of her poems on the ‘death’ and ‘birth’ of church at the SWF Changing Church conference.

Who buys the coffee? The hidden power dynamics of change

In this video clip from the full workshop, Anna Ruddick describes an anecdote highlighting the unexpected learning that comes with change.

Workshop on accompanying faith organisations through transformational change

In this workshop from the SWF Changing Church conference, Keith Elford and Anna Ruddick present their case studies

Conference presentation: Embedding theological reflection at CAFOD

In this video, Susy Brouard presents her research project working with theological action research to investigate embedding theological reflection at CAFOD

Introduction to Theological Action Research

In this extract from her full presentation, Susy Brouard presents an overview of Theological Action Research as a methodology for faith-based social research.

Cockpit or Conductor? – embedding theological reflection in a Church agency

In this paper from the SWF Changing Church conference, Susy Brouard explores embedding theological reflection into CAFOD’s identity and practice using theological action research methodology.

Enabling transformational change: transforming the relational dimension

In this paper from the SWF Changing Church conference, Megan Seneque reflects on her experiences in social processes that enable the relational dimension at the heart of transformational change and transformative action.

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.

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.

Aire & Calder circuit – adapting church structure to maximise resources

In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Colin Ride explains the process by which a new Methodist circuit was created out of four in the Leeds District.

The Diocese of Bangor – changing church for today’s context

In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Siôn Rhys Evans describes how the Diocese of Bangor explored changes to make the church “fit for purpose” in today’s cultural context.

The Sisters of Nazareth – restructuring an organization for sustainability

In this case study from the SWF Changing Church conference, Keith Elford reflects on working with the Sisters of Nazareth, a Roman Catholic Religious Order, assessing and implementing a change process.

Pastoral Theology and Diaspora Community

In this reflection from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, minister and not-for-profit practitioner Vaughan Jones presents a practice-oriented and theological reflection on migration, diaspora and ministry.

Notting Hill Methodist Church: ‘race relations’ in the 1960s

In this reflection from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, Tank Green presents her research on Methodist ministers in 1960s London and the lessons for today.

Beyond the Box: Diversity, mediation and new models of demographic data profiling

Abstract of an article by Christopher Stephens and Lia Dong Shimada published in Mediation Theory and Practice Journal 1(2)

Theological reflections on migration, place and scripture

In this reflection from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, Paul Nzacahayo and Rachel Starr consider scripture and the significance of geography and migration in their research contexts.

Migration and ministry: re-aligning perspectives and practices

In this reflection from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, Ermal Kirby offers an overview of the issues presented and discussed at the conference.

Stories of migration in word and image

In this video of her closing plenary talk from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, Janice Price challenges participants to consider how their responses to migrants might have been impacted.

Art installation: triptych

In this video of his talk from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, artist Ric Stott discusses how his art connects with the conference theme. He introduces Firas from Iraq and Pride from Cameroon who speak about their experiences.

Migration and ministry conference poems

In this video, poet Lucy Berry reads poems to close the SWF Migration & Ministry Conference

Fear, Fatigue, and Flourishing – A Few Questions and Thoughts

In this audio presentation, Susanna Snyder reflects on compassion fatigue, the creative arts, and the sustainability of the church's ministry to migrants.

Sanctuary and migration

In this video, Methodist minister Inderjit Bhogal reflects on the theme of sanctuary in relation to the conference theme of ministry and ministry.

Migration and mission

In this video from the SWF Migration & Ministry conference, Harvey Kwiyani reflects theologically on understandings of migration and the experience of migrants.

Names written on God’s hand

In this brief video, Christine Elliott of CTBI (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland) reflects on the importance of seeing people as individuals, not as numbers.

Women and Leadership: a review of literature from the education sector

This paper by Anthony Thorpe draws on a large body of literature from education settings and highlights some findings around women's representation and the exercise of leadership.

Women and Leadership: a review of literature from the education sector – Executive Summary

A summary setting out the key findings from a review of the literature around women and leadership in education settings.

Flier for ‘Gender Diversity Leadership’ conference, 2015

The flier which was used to advertise the Foundation’s second conference –‘Gender Diversity Leadership’, June 2015.

Flier for ‘Ministry and Management: God and mammon’ conference, 2014

The flier which was used to advertise the Foundation’s first conference‘ - Ministry & management: God & mammon?’ – which took place in September 2014.

Research, practice and the professional Church minister

In this paper, Stephen Skuce explores the importance of the professional doctorate for Christian ministers, due to its focus on reflective practice as well as scholarly outcomes.

Creed or greed: what can the church learn from businesses founded on principles of faith (part 1)?

In this first part of the 'Creed or Greed' series, Nicholas Mayhew-Smith explores what faith-based organisations, including businesses, might offer the church in terms of business practices and models.

Creed or greed: what can the church learn from businesses founded on principles of faith (part 2)?

In this second part of the 'Creed or Greed' series, Nicholas Mayhew-Smith presents a literature review and conclusions examining what the church can learn from the business world.

An evaluation of a complexities approach to consultancy and change management within Methodist churches

This paper by Rodney Hill, explores various approaches to working with organisations and churches from his experience as a mission enabler in the Methodist Church, culminating in a complexities approach.

A critique of key debates and developments in equality and diversity research and a consideration of their relevance for the Churches

Powerpoint slides from a presentation by Anne-Marie Greene surveying equality and diversity research and its relevance for the Church.

Responses of Methodist ministers to ministerial development review: a case for research-led policy-making

Drawing on the responses of Methodist ministers to the policy of ministerial development review, a case is made for research-led policy making.

Leadership for public service: working with notions of co-creation of leadership and management roles

In this paper, Christopher Bond presents a model of leadership and management in public service roles based on the concept of co-creation as an alternative to current dominant approaches shaped by New Public Management ideologies.

Women in leadership in Methodism: a historical approach

Margaret Jones explores the opportunities for women in leadership in the Methodist Church, focusing on the early prominence of women in the movement.

Embodied approaches to management – incarnation as organisation

Charity Hamilton presents research into the impact of an approach to management and organisation that is centred on embodiment and incarnation

Ministry and management: convergence, divergence and prospects

Tim Harle explores the development of research and literature on the topic of ministry and management from the 1960s to the present day.

The cost of a calling – research findings of women in the Methodist Church and Church of England

Powerpoint slides from a presentation by Anne-Marie Greene presenting research into the experiences of female ministers in the Methodist Church.