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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Watching Celebrity Bear Hunt, where contestants face intense challenges alone, Sarah Pix, Leadership Enabler at CPAS, is reminded of the struggles of leadership and faith.
In seasons of overwhelm, how do we, like David at Ziklag, find strength in the Lord? Here are seven ways to stay encouraged....
Leadiagrams: 25 Visuals to Help You Thrive in Your Faith and Lead Effectively
Andy Frost and Chris Frost (2023)
After two decades in parish ministry, Jon Scamman thought his path was set. However, an unexpected move to CPAS gave him the opportunity to step back and reflect. Here, he shares five key lessons shaped by the challenges and blessings of his ministry journey.
Lead On Article, February 2025
Explore Justyn Terry's The Five Phases of Leadership, a comprehensive guide recommended for church leaders at all stages. This book provides practical insights essential for effective leadership in ministry, structured in clear phases and enriched with real-life case studies.
Lead On January 2025...
Discussing eating disorders can be daunting yet it’s a crucial conversation that many shy away from.
In this article, Di Archer explores how churches can effectively support those struggling with these hidden conditions.
Lead On article by Di Archer, January 2025
When Jesus revealed his servanthood to his disciples, we are left with a powerful message: to be great, we must serve one another in love. This principle applies to all of Jesus’ disciples, irrespective of their position or title in the Church.
THE SOUL-WINNING CHURCH: SIX KEYS TO FOSTERING A GENUINE EVANGELISTIC CULTURE
J. A. Medders and Doug Logan Jr (Good Book Company)
December 2024, Lead On
Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey
If you were asked to indicate whether you are a ‘trust and inspire’ leader, or a ‘command and control’ leader, very few of us would put our hands up for the latter.
November 2024 Review by Jon Scamman
Discipleship is a shared task. The gospels present discipleship as an exercise in group learning, a sometimes glorious, sometimes faltering formational course in how to be like Jesus.
Lead On article, November 2024, by Tim Fergusson, adapted from an article in Baptists Together magazine.
We all will have experienced anxiety at different times and for different reasons, but what happens when anxiety begins to filter down to those we lead?