Pastoral Ministry

This new edition of a popular BRF title explores, in a series of reflections, aspects of caring and being cared for.

Personal reflections on grief and suffering that offer hope in times of darkness.

In every church, of every size, meeting people's pastoral needs is a core area of minsitry. If leadership resources are already stretched, however, it can be an area in which it is all too easy to fall short, with potentially disastrous consequences. Earthed in Jesus' command that as his disciples we are to love one another, this book shows how home groups can be places where people's pain and difficulties are noticed, and first steps taken to help.

Listening has become a lost art in our world, which has grown ever noisier, more superficial and stressed. We forget about listening not only to others but to God, to ourselves, to our communities - and even to the needs of our planet.

Exhausted? Burnt out? Tired? In striving to do our utmost for God, we can easily forget that there were many times when Jesus himself was willing to rest, to do nothing except wait for the Spirit's prompting, so that he demonstrated the vital principle of 'working from a place of rest

When my life seemed burnt to ashes, the last thing I could cope with was reading lengthy Bible passages, yet the Bible contains many verses which encourage and comfort people who are grappling with grief and loss. This is a new edition of a BRF classic that has helped and comforted many people walking the hard road of grieving.

Bob Mayo interweaves personal and theological reflections as he considers what the experience of divorce means for a Christian.

The worship of a church can be a contentious subject. This book aims to dig deeper and asks the question, 'Is Jesus at the centre of our worship?'

A practical and thorough guide to approaching, planning and managing change in the church.

Understanding the five essential elements of child development to enable love to grow.

Many of the baby boomer generation are returning to church and rediscovering the faith that they left behind after Sunday school. In this book, Rogert Standing sets out strategies for reaching out to this prodigal generation.

24 undated Bible readings plus prayers and points for reflection for those going through bereavement or those wanting to support others who are bereaved.

24 undated Bible readings plus prayers and points for reflection for young people who are about to go to college or have recently started at college.