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A practical approach to spirituality, Peter Ball's guide explains how the practice of spiritual direction involves a slowly growing relationship that usually works gently and gradually. It can open the way into quite new discoveries in the life of prayer and faith.

This work is aimed at children over seven years old, although it could be used by younger children with the help of an adult. It explains the outline of the Common Worship Eucharist and gives the words of the prayers so that children can actually join in.

A collection of liturgical material for use in rural parishes. These have been developed in line with new Common Worship liturgy of the Church of England and encompass community and agricultural festivals (e.g. Plough Sunday, Remembrance Day etc) celebrated in rural areas throughout the Church of England but not formally recognised within the church's calendar. Liturgies to celebrate the familiar festivals in ways relevant to rural communities are also included. The material is mainstream rather than alternative, and would be a useful contribution to 'times and seasons' material.

Collected from around the UK, the prayers in this book are written mostly by young people for their contemporaries. The simple and direct language is chosen to remind readers of what real prayer is: open and honest conversation with God.

This work is based on Jonathan Gledhill's own experience of ministry, in particular at St Mary Bredin, Canterbury, which experienced spectacular and sustained growth under his leadership. Anecdotal in style, the book acts as a blueprint for any church leader wanting to create a busy, thriving church. The first part of the book discusses issues and definitions of leadership, power within the church and worship. This discussion forms the intellectual basis of the second section, which is about the practical aspects of leadership including sermon preparation, housegroups, youth and children, mission and evangelism, church planting, social responsibility and managing volunteers, money and buildings.

One of the greatest lyrical poets in Spanish of any age, St John of the Cross (1542-1591) enjoys an authoritative status as a theologian and teacher of the mystical road to union with God. St John of the Cross covers all his works, both poetry and prose, citing the original Spanish and providing English translations throughout. Its focus is firmly on the language through which he seeks to express the inexpressible and the theological insights he brings to the mystical way.

An account of the life and teaching of Paul, comparing the accounts in Acts with the accounts given by Paul himself in his earlier epistles. The author explores how much of the teaching of Jesus was known to Paul. He makes a strong case for the historical reliability of the gospel accounts and concludes that Paul was a faithful follower of Jesus (a view commonly disputed).

Denise Inge introduces a selection from Thomas Traherne's writing in this, the third volume in this series on seventeenth century spiritual writers. This volume will contain some biographical detail and historical context, the story of the discovery of his work as well as a discussion of its literary and spiritual power. The main body of the anthology will cover both well known works such as a selection from the Centuries and also excerpts from newer discoveries, including a recent find from Lambeth Palace Library. Thomas Traherne 1636?-1674 was schooled at Brasenose College, Oxford, was ordainded and served in the village of Credenhill, Herefordshire.

Today more people than ever are hungry for spirituality and community. But the most powerful and meaningful spirituality shows itself in action. Jim Wallis leads Call to Renewal, a dynamic new movement that is uniting politics and spirituality to ignite social change and overcome poverty. In this timely, exciting book, he shows how we can enrich our own lives by serving our communities. He compellingly demonstrates that going out and putting your faith to work is what really counts.

St Wilfrid is one of the great saints of the seventh century. He was educated at the Irish monastery of Lindisfarne before spending some years at Lyon - where he was consecrated bishop - and in Rome. Some believe he came back an uncompromising supporter of Roman church customs, and attack him for uprooting the Celtic tradition by making the case against the Irish dating of Easter at the 'council' of Whitby. This work argues, however, that Wilfrid embraced early Christian spirituality in all its diversity, and was drawn into conflict only when he saw its fullness, its orthodox catholicity, threatened. An aristocrat, at ease in the exercise of power, he was equally at home in the service of the gospel.

This text is based on research with those who have left churches but are nethertheless pursuing a journey of faith. Most of the church leavers interviewed for this text had been in their churches for over 15 years; most had held key leadership positions, and 40 per cent had been in full time theological study of church work. The text outlines how churches can help leavers and suggests a conversion between post-church groups and churches.

What is distinctive about priesthood within the Christian church? This book argues that a contemporary understanding of priesthood within the church can only be discovered in the context of the whole people of God.

Music and text for the Bridegroom matins of Great and Holy Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, settings for the "proper" hymns of Matins, Vespers and the Divine Liturgy of Holy Thursday. The text contains Stikhera in the standard "obikhod" chant and other "proper" hymns in a variety of settings.

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answers. Rather we need to "waste" time with God, to just enjoy being with him. After all, that's how any friendship grows. But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. It may take a commitment, making some decisions and setting priorities - even when it's something we enjoy. To do this, Klaus Issler considers eight character traits and companion disciplines to develop in light of God's friendship with us: faith, humility, friendship, intentionality, divine mentoring, guidance, submission and participation. These combine to offer a model for a full-orbed Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value in our lives.

Would you like to discover how to break through gender barriers at the office?learn how to work through conflicts on ministry teams?have a healthy friendship with a man or woman who is not your spouse?better understand the relationship between sexuality and spirituality?move beyond stereotyping to godly partnerships? God has created male and female to live in community as one. Yet in the church we have created systems that segregate and limit us rather than unify and free us. But we canbe together the way God intended--not only as husbands and wives in the safety of marriage but also as brothers and sisters in the safety of community. The disciplines of biblical community, partnership in marriage, good communication and more can help us serve God together. Only a radical return to Christian community can take men and women beyond ineffective relational patterns to genuine models of mutuality and interdependence. Ruth Barton's biblical insights, personal experience, extensive research and real-life interviews will help you take significant steps toward true teamwork in all of your cross-gender relationships.

Covers the relationships between Hinduism and Christianity.

A treatment of thinking about the "mystical way" in spirituality. Drawing on academic research, Melvyn Matthews looks for a balanced view of the spiritual life which is open to everyone, not just a contemplative elite or those who have had particularly extraordinary experiences or visions of God. The study is based on the Bible, as well as on popular figures such as Thomas Merton and Teresa of Avila.

This work, by evangelical theologian R.T. Kendall, is designed to help us explore what it means that we are saved by grace and, in the light of the gospel, draws us into a deeper understanding of the Ten Commandments and their relevance for us today.

This commentary goes to the Old Testament to find stories that are plain-speaking and robust, bringing all the human emotions before God as though talking to God as a friend. The author invites modern Christians to learn from these examples. It looks at God's meeting with Moses, his encounter with the wife of Manoah, and his appearance before Job in the whirlwind.