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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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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Strong, resilient, resourceful? Vulnerable, engaging, dynamic?
God is Not a White Man and Other Revelations by Chine McDonald (Hodder).
Mat Ineson reviews McDonald's award winning book on race. Not a comfortable read, but a vital one he suggests, if we are to take the kingdom of God seriously, and seek to nurture a glorious diversity within church life. ...
Lead On January 2024
Review by Jo McKee
Refuel: How to Balance Work, Life, Faith and Church – Without Burning Out, Kate Middleton
As we enter a new year it is a good time to review our life blend. Mat Ineson's review introduces us to a great book that can help. Why not put it on your Christmas pressie list so you can pick it up in...
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...
Recordings and resources from Autumn 2023 webinars for church leaders.
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....
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
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...