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CPAS equips local churches to share the good news of Jesus through training, events and resources for you, your church and your diocese. We also advertise jobs in ministry at our patronage churches and elsewhere. 
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We work with leaders, local churches and dioceses in a number of different ways to support mission and evangelism. We also advertise ministry roles at our patronage churches and elsewhere.
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Looking for something stimulating to read over the summer? Look no further. Charles Burgess recommends five books to get the brain cells firing, the imagination buzzing and the heart pumping. Enjoy.
Lead On Reviews, July 2023
Children and young people have so much to offer churches as they explore how to thrive.
This simple guide engages 7-11s in thinking and praying through the six core themes of the Thrive material. Designed to be used within their families, why not give them out to any children of this age as you...
It's not every day a book about a Michelin star restaurant makes it into the review section of Lead On. Sarah Pix reviews this fascinating story of generous hospitality that has lots to inspire us, as we seek to lead churches to be places of amazing grace.
It happens to every leader. An unexpected death, a sudden sickness, a mental fragility, a family conflict. Personal life under enormous pressure, and yet a public ministry to maintain. Graham Archer, CPAS Director of Ministry, reflects on decades of handling such experiences, and offers six...
Please, if you are a man, don't think this article isn't for you. It is. And it's for women.
Podcast Review: 'You're Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors' by Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry
How do we keep the gospel central to all we do as church leaders? How should it influence and shape the life of the churches we lead? Chris Tufnell finds this podcast addresses exactly those sort of...
A failing sub leads David Marquet to find a different way of leading. Matt Hogg reviews a leadership book from a very different context, and delights in the lessons it has for church leaders.
Lead On, November 2023
Deaneries. A grouping of churches within the Church of England (other denominations have their equivalent). A frustrating additional burden or a strategic missional unit? Rhiannon King tells the story of how one deanery has formed itself around a clear mission strategy and seen wonderful growth....
Recordings and resources from Autumn 2023 webinars for church leaders.
Many dioceses and other denominations are focusing on developing local leaders of churches, congregations and fresh expressions (sometimes called Focal Ministers). But how do we find such people? Especially post pandemic when so many leaders have 'stepped back'? Nicky Smith, Director of Ministry...