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How we help

How we help

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.

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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Lead On article by Ian Parkinson. Failure is not something we enjoy. In fact, it's something we often try to avoid. But Ian suggests that may not be a good idea. He outlines three different types of failure and encourages us to fail well.

Lead On article by Pam Macnaughton. With around 71% of Anglican churches in a multi-parish benefice, and many other denominations following suit, how we make sense of the complexities involved is a vital key to effective leadership in such places.

Lead On article by Richard Moy. When leaders fall, the crash is not only devastating for them but also for those around them. Richard writes a personal reflection on the impact of such falls, and reflects on Gideon and what we might learn from him. 

Lead On article by Graham Archer. We all have blind spots, but knowing what they are isn’t that easy. The clue is in the name! Knowing where they tend to hide and giving feedback to others is helpful in order to see what our own particular blind spots might be. 

Lead On article by John Fisher. Drawing on his significant experience interviewing people for roles on a weekly basis, John offers some advice on how to sell yourself in an interview setting.

Lead On article by Paul Perkin. What's the difference between 'normal' dramas and crises, and a potential meltdown? Definitely not a joke when it comes to leadership. Paul offers advice on how to spot the differences between the two. 

A Lead On article by Martin Taylor. They say that the grass is greener on the other side. Martin disagrees as he focuses on some of the challenges in his second article on the benefits and challenges of being in a role for a long period of time.

A Lead On article by Kate Wharton. If you read only one book on singleness in the Church, it should be Kate Wharton’s Single Minded. If you don't have time for a book then read her article about leading as a single person.

Lead On article by Richard Moy. Spiral Dynamics may not be a social theory known to you, but the insights from this way of thinking about our world may impact the way we lead evangelism in our churches. Topic: Leading Evangelism

Lead On article by Martyn Taylor. The average length of time an incumbent stays in post in the Church of England is around 7-8 years. But what if we stayed longer? Martyn reflects on the benefits of being in post for over 20 years.