The range of resources to encourage faith in action is vast. Many Christians appreciate the risk invovled in faith in action and wonder where and how to make a positive start. Please suggest ideas that you have found to be particularly helpful in focusing and encouraging your faith in action.

 

After Sunday Course

The Kingdom and I

The Kingdom and I
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The overall aims of this course are to explore oru understanding of the Kingdom of God and what it means for our faith and our lives.

As Christains our focus is set on working in partnership with God in his kingdom building work.  What does that mean for the places where we live and work?  What are the signs of the kingdom breaking in? How should we relate God's kingdom vision with the reality we see before us in the world?  How do we live out our faith and hope with integrity?

The course should be delivered in groups of up to 12 with a facilitator who is used to running open and participative structred group discussions.

Engagement

Foundations 21

Foundations 21
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Course
Provider
BRF
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Foundations 21 is the new way to do discipleship. It's web-based - using your own computer for new and experienced Christians who want to be more effective disciples of Christ.  A combination of personal exploration and interaction with other people with a mix of Bible exploration, web-based activities and personal application.

Lost for Words

Lost for Words
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Course
Provider
CPAS
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When it comes to Sharing faith the most important people are ordinary people.  So this course was created in a local church setting to help ordinary Christians talk about their faith.  The aim is that we won't be "Lost for Words", but be ready with aspects of the Good News on our lips when opportunities arise.  Six sessions with different materials for Children, Youth and Adults.

Faith in Action

Being Christian - Becoming Whole - Building Community : The Beta Course

Being Christian - Becoming Whole - Building Community : The Beta Course
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Course
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Psychology and Christianity Project, University of Cambridge
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10 week adult Christian education and pastoral care course about ‘Being Christian - Becoming Whole - Building Community'.  The course interweaves biblical and psychological perspectives, it looks at healthy relationships, care , forgiveness, suffering, stress

 

Disciples and Citizens: A Vision for Distinctive Living

Disciples and Citizens: A Vision for Distinctive Living
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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

Glory Days: Living the Whole of Your Life for Jesus

Glory Days: Living the Whole of Your Life for Jesus
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Book
Author
Julian Hardyman
Publisher
InterVarsity Press (2006)
ISBN
1844741532
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Many Christians subconsciously divide up their lives into spiritual bits - church, Bible study, prayer and evangelism - and the rest. Julian Hardyman shows how every activity, from windsurfing to washing up, can be done for the glory of God.

God at Work : Living Everyday With Purpose

God at Work : Living Everyday With Purpose
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Book
Author
Ken Costa
Publisher
Continuum (2007)
ISBN
0826496350
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As an investment banker in the City of London, Ken Costa has read "The Financial Times" and "The Bible" almost every day for thirty years. But there is a widespread view that God and business just do not mix. The competitive, cut throat demands of the marketplace are seen as the obvious enemy of Christian compassion and love. To Ken Costa, the God who created and sustains the world is also the God of the workplace.

How to Explain your Faith

How to Explain your Faith
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Book
Author
John Pritchard
Publisher
Liturgical Press (2007)
ISBN
0814631789
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Explain your faith

Modem UK

Modem UK
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Website
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MODEM is a national ecumenical Christian network, which encourages authentic dialogue between exponents of leadership, organisation, spirituality and ministry to aid the development of better disciples, community, society and world

 

Soul at Work : Spiritual Leadership in Organisations

Soul at Work : Spiritual Leadership in Organisations
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Book
Author
Margaret Benefiel
Publisher
Seabury Books (2005)
ISBN
1596270136
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Soul at Work : Spiritual Leadership in Organisations

Urban Ministry and Theology Project

Urban Ministry and Theology Project
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The UMTP is a project of the Newcastle East Deanery in the Church of England diocese of Newcastle. It aims to live out a style of Christian Ministry that assists local churches and communities to engage effectively with the processes of social and economic regeneration in the East End of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Leadership

Faith in Governance

Faith in Governance
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Faith in the processes of governance matters to us all, and those who do its work need continually to renew their skills in power, authority, stewardship and in their relationship with others.

Mission

Christianity Rediscovered

Christianity Rediscovered
Resource Type
Book
Author
Vincent J Donovan
Publisher
SCM Press (2001)
ISBN
0334028558
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A beautiful and important book for anyone concerned with Christian mission.

Journeying Out - A new approach to Christian mission

Journeying Out - A new approach to Christian mission
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Book
Author
Ann Morisey
Publisher
Morehouse (2004)
ISBN
0819281018
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This book provides a transformational theory of action which supports community ministry. The author takes sees the scope for everyone to discover their distinctive vocation as a powerful mission strategy.

Partners in Christ’s Service - The practice of God’s Mission

Partners in Christ’s Service - The practice of God’s Mission
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Book
Author
Sherron Kay George
Publisher
Geneva Press (2004)
ISBN
0664502628
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This book aims to help us to clarify and live out our commitments about how we participate in God’s mission. Mission has to be done in authentic partnership.

What Can One Person Do?: Faith to Heal a Broken World

What Can One Person Do?: Faith to Heal a Broken World
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Book
Author
Salbina Alkire
Publisher
Darton, Longman and Todd (2005)
ISBN
0232526559
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Imagine living on the equivalent of fifty pence a day - or less. That is the reality for over a billion people around the world right now. Isn't the problem just too enormous for individual churches, schools and communities to make a difference? This book seeks to answer that question, offering practical suggestions for real things that we can do in our personal lives that can help to bring the vision of a world without poverty a step closer

Positive Change

Appreciative Inquiry Handbook

Appreciative Inquiry Handbook
Resource Type
Book
Author
David Cooperrider
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler (2008)
ISBN
1576754936
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Handbook

 

 

The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - A Practical Guide to Positive Change

The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - A Practical Guide to Positive Change
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Book
Author
Whitney
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler (2003)
ISBN
1576752267
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"The Power of Appreciative Inquiry" describes a revolutionary new change strategy that inspires people and brings about a higher performance level in any organization.

 

Reflecting With God

Conversation Matters

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Book
Author
Peter Shaw
Publisher
Continuum (2005)
ISBN
0826481477
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This book captures the real art of conversation, drawing on examples from Jesus, structured for use during Lent by both individuals and groups.

Gods Pattern : Shaping Worship

Gods Pattern : Shaping Worship
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Book
Author
David Stancliffe
Publisher
SPCK (2003)
ISBN
028105360X
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An accessible book which uses a diverse set of case studies to illustrate spirituality at work by drawing on a range of various wisdom traditions. Explores the dimensions of both individual and organisational life

Where is God on Monday?

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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A fusion of biblical insights and observations from the marketplace.

Responsible Living

Spiritual Capital

Spiritual Capital
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Book
Author
Danah Zohar
Publisher
Bloomsbury Press (2005)
ISBN
0747570485
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An inspirational new book on how to achieve sustainable capitalism and a more fulfilled life by the author of SQ (Spiritual Intelligence) and The Quantum Self.



Spiritual capital

Spiritual and Religious Capital : The William Temple Foundation

Spiritual and Religious Capital : The William Temple Foundation
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Report from the William Temple Foundation about Spiritual and Religious capital

Spirituality

Do Christians know how to be Spiritual?

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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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.

Spirituality for Dummies

Spirituality for Dummies
Resource Type
Book
Author
Sharon Janis
Publisher
Hungry Minds Publishers (2000)
ISBN
0764552988
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A book that brings spirituality down to earth with explanations of spiritual practices including meditation, yoga and prayer

The Spirit at Work Phenomenon

The Spirit at Work Phenomenon
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Book
Author
Sue Howard and David Welburn
Publisher
Azure Publishers (2004)
ISBN
1902694295
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The authors map the terrain including the personal journey, the corporate journey, and companions along the way. The book also includes a comprehensive chapter of resources, some interesting appendices, and extensive set of references.

Work

Christians in the Workplace

Christians in the Workplace
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Ever wondered whether your work matters to God? Ever wondered why you spend 60-70% of your waking life at work? Ever wondered what your work is for? Ever wanted to make connections between your faith and your work but have never heard work discussed seriously in your Church? The resource pack takes a broad non-prescriptive view of what being a Christian at work can mean by exploring ethics, mission, spirituality, transformation, values and witness among others issues and approaches.

Faith in Business

Faith in Business
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Relating Christian faith and values to the business world, containing articles, reviews, news items and announcements. Providing a forum to explore and promote the application of the Christian faith and values to working life in business, the professions, and public and voluntary service.

Get a Life: Winning Choices for Working People

Get a Life: Winning Choices for Working People
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Book
Author
Paul Valler
Publisher
InterVarsity Press (2008)
ISBN
1844742172
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Winning choices for working people

LICC :Toolbox Course

LICC :Toolbox Course
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Course
Provider
The London Institure for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
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A high intensity training programme to help Christians engage with today's rapidly changing world. Developing skills in biblical interpretation & contemporary cultural engagement

 

Newcastle City Centre Chaplaincy

Newcastle City Centre Chaplaincy
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Supporting men and women within the business and community life of Newcastle.

The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity

The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
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If you want to make a difference in the world, then LICC is there to help you. They work to equip Christians to engage biblically and relevantly with the issues they face, including Work, Capitalism, Youth Culture, Media and Communication - helping you to make a difference, where you are.

 

The Spirited Business - Success stories of soul-friendly companies.

The Spirited Business -   Success stories of soul-friendly companies.
Resource Type
Book
Author
Georgeanne Lamont
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton (2002)
ISBN
034078637X
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The author looks at the people, passion and profit that are the common strands of the companies explored in this book. The many stories from the office, factory floor and board room illustrate what spirit in the workplace looks like in practice. Some of the companies considered are: Microsoft UK, Bayer UK, Scott Bader, and Peach Personnel. The book includes many useful tools and techniques.