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How we help

How we help

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.

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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Lead On article by Charles Burgess. Can we lead as we always have done, or are there some shifts it would be good to embrace? Charles reflects on the last ten years, and what we can learn from them.

Lead On article by Adrian Lock. In part 2 of a two-part series, Adrian continues to explore what leadership in a VUCA-G world looks like. He suggests seven 'moves' that agile church leaders can make from a strong core, to help their churches not only survive, but thrive, today.

Lead On article by Adrian Lock. In part 1 of a two-part series, Adrian, Teaching Fellow at Spurgeon's College, explores the importance of a solid core for our churches and ourselves to enable us not to get knocked off course as we lead with agility.

Lead On article by Emma Sykes. Emma discusses the practicalities of leading during 'unprecedented times'. As the world manages the COVID-19 crisis, how should church leaders respond and what should they do?

Lead On article by James Lawrence. Building on January's edition of task management,  February sees James examine the daily to do list - how to construct and making the most of the time and energy we have. 

Lead On article by James Lawrence. James looks into the subject of task management, suggesting key tools and methods that, when implemented, will ensure that all necessary tasks are completed. 

Lead On article by James Lawrence. How we use our time, energy and attention is a constant question for those of us who lead. These factors affect our ability to focus, and knowing our rhythms or patterns through a day, week, month, term, or year can help us decide what work to do when.

Lead On article by Charles Burgess. Every meeting has them. Awkward moments, difficult moments, when the leader of the meeting needs to respond calmly, wisely and carefully. How can we handle these moments well?

Lead On article by Ian Parkinson. Failure is not something we enjoy. In fact, it's something we often try to avoid. But Ian suggests that may not be a good idea. He outlines three different types of failure and encourages us to fail well.

Lead On article by Paul Perkin. What's the difference between 'normal' dramas and crises, and a potential meltdown? Definitely not a joke when it comes to leadership. Paul offers advice on how to spot the differences between the two.