Growing Through a Vacancy handbook

'Vacancies are not problems, but opportunities.' So says Bob Jackson, author of a resource to help churches thrive during a vacancy.

Designed for incumbents and church wardens this handbook takes you through 15 practical steps to a healthy vacancy. Growing Through a Vacancy is based on research among churches in vacancy from across all traditions, and identifies keys to growing through a vacancy period.

Introduction Video

 

'CPAS has once again produced a resource to help churches think, pray and plan how to grow and fulfil their mission. A vacancy need not be a time of decline, but tackled carefully and prayerfully a vacancy can lead to growth and fresh vision for the future.'

The Rt Rev Peter Hancock, Bishop of Bath and Wells

Developed by a partnership of five organisations (Birmingham Diocese, St John's Centre for Church Growth, CPAS, Lichfield Diocese, The Saltley Trust), the resource consists of two parts:

Price: £2.00