Faith and Work Resources
Here is a series of resources that relate to the broad area of faith, work and the world and ways of thinking about the church dispersed in the world.
You will find more specific resources relating to each of the key topics that After Sunday addresses in that specific section of the menu.
We are interested to hear of other ideas of resources that you have found helpful as well as your comments on the items listed below.
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Church
Church on the Edge
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- John Thomson
- Publisher
- Darton, Longman and Todd (2004)
- ISBN
- 0232525668
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The author argues that the fact that the church is marginalized is now one of its greatest strengths. From this position it is easier to grasp fresh perspective on life and offers new insights about Christian identity, discipleship and ministry.
Church that Works
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- David Oliver and James Thwaithes
- Publisher
- Authentic Lifestyle (2003)
- ISBN
- 1860244475
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- Comment
The authors argue that the church when not meeting, worshipping and praying is just as important and significant as when it is gathered together.Church meetings need to be relevant to life and serve the eternal purposes of a working God in the world of work
Faith in Action
Disciples and Citizens: A Vision for Distinctive Living
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Graham Cray
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press (2007)
- ISBN
- 1844741575
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How should we live as dual citizens: citizens both of the kingdom of God and of our nation? How much should we involve ourselves in society and public life?. Graham Cray shows that there are profound gospel reasons for taking seriously both our national life and our call to be Christian citizens
Ministry
All who Minister - New ways of serving God’s people
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Maylanne Maybee
- Publisher
- ABC Publishing
- ISBN
- 1551263416
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- Comment
This book contains many first hand stories from the frontiers of alternative ministries in Canada. Those who are seeking to expand ‘mainstream’ forms of ministry and forge new paths will find this an encouraging book
Mission
Believing in the Future - Towards a Missiology of Western Culture
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- David Bosch
- Publisher
- Trinity Press (2005)
- ISBN
- 0852443331
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- Comment
This short book offers an analysis of the post-modern world, the legacy of the Enlightenment and Christian faith in a post-modern age. It offers a summary of the five ingredients of an approach to mission in Western culture and argues that it should be primarily a ministry of the laity
Mission Shaped Questions
- Resource Type
- Book
- Editor(s)
- Steven Croft
- Publisher
- Church House Publishing (2008)
- ISBN
- 0715141538
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- Comment
Five years ago, "Mission-shaped Church" presented a challenge to church leaders. Now "Mission-Shaped Questions" helps them take their thinking to a deeper level. Drawn from a range of Anglican and Methodist backgrounds, the highly-respected contributors take an incisive look at church and its future. This title raises questions such as 'What is the essence of the church'? and 'Can fresh expressions of church make a difference'? These contributions are an essential read for anyone committed to the future of church and mission.
Reflecting With God
Mission Shaped Church
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Rowan Williams
- Publisher
- Church House Publishing (2004)
- ISBN
- 0715140132
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- Comment
Rowan Williams explores Mission Shaped Church
Where is God on Monday?
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Alistair Mackenzie and Wayne Kirkland
- Publisher
- Navpress Publishing Group (2003)
- ISBN
- 1576834298
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- Comment
A fusion of biblical insights and observations from the marketplace.
Spirituality
Do Christians know how to be Spiritual?
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- John Drane
- Publisher
- Darton, Longman and Todd (2005)
- ISBN
- 023252632X
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- Comment
The author presents a quick tour of the cultural changes being experienced in Western views of spirituality identifying the challenges and opportunities this presents to the Christian church. He focuses on how the Christian community can connect with spiritual seekers in today’s world.
Theology of Work
After Sunday
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Armand Larive
- Publisher
- Continuum (2004)
- ISBN
- 0826415911
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- Comment
This is an innovative exploration of the theology of work whilst still being anchored in the daily realties if Christian life. Larive proposes a Trinitarian account of secular work as a calling to co-creation.
Thank God its Monday - Ministry in the Workplace
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Mark Greene
- Publisher
- ABC Publishing (2001)
- ISBN
- 1859995039
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- Comment
This highly practical book looks at how we can make the most of the time we spend at work. It helps us to see our jobs, our co-workers and our bosses the way God sees them.
