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 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 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.
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
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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
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- Graham Cray
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- InterVarsity Press (2007)
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- 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
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- Book
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- Julian Hardyman
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- InterVarsity Press (2006)
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- 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
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- Book
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- Ken Costa
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- Continuum (2007)
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- 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
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- Book
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- John Pritchard
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- Liturgical Press (2007)
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- 0814631789
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Explain your faith
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
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- Margaret Benefiel
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- Seabury Books (2005)
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- 1596270136
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Soul at Work : Spiritual Leadership in Organisations
Urban Ministry and Theology Project
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- http://www.umtp.org/
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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
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- http://www.faithingovernance.com/
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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
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- Vincent J Donovan
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- SCM Press (2001)
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- 0334028558
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A beautiful and important book for anyone concerned with Christian mission.
Journeying Out - A new approach to Christian mission
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- Ann Morisey
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- Morehouse (2004)
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- 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
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- Sherron Kay George
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- Geneva Press (2004)
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- 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
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- Salbina Alkire
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- Darton, Longman and Todd (2005)
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- 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
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- David Cooperrider
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- Berrett-Koehler (2008)
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- 1576754936
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Handbook
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - A Practical Guide to Positive Change
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- Whitney
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- Berrett-Koehler (2003)
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- 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
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- Peter Shaw
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- Continuum (2005)
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- 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
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- David Stancliffe
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- SPCK (2003)
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- 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?
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- Book
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- Alistair Mackenzie and Wayne Kirkland
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- Navpress Publishing Group (2003)
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- 1576834298
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A fusion of biblical insights and observations from the marketplace.
Responsible Living
Spiritual Capital
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- Danah Zohar
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- Bloomsbury Press (2005)
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- 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
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- http://www.wtf.org.uk/documents/faith-in-action.pdf
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Report from the William Temple Foundation about Spiritual and Religious capital
Spirituality
Do Christians know how to be Spiritual?
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- John Drane
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- Darton, Longman and Todd (2005)
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- 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
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- Sharon Janis
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- Hungry Minds Publishers (2000)
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- 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
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- Book
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- Sue Howard and David Welburn
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- Azure Publishers (2004)
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- 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
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- http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/CITW.html
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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.
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
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- Paul Valler
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- InterVarsity Press (2008)
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- 1844742172
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Winning choices for working people
LICC :Toolbox Course
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- 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
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- http://www.nccc.me.uk/index.php
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Supporting men and women within the business and community life of Newcastle.
The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity
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- http://www.licc.org.uk/
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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.
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- Georgeanne Lamont
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- Hodder & Stoughton (2002)
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- 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.