Clergy, Culture and Ministry: The Dynamics of Roles and Relations in Church and Society (SCM Research)

All too often Church leaders may want to work cooperatively with others, and yet find themselves frustrated. Clergy, Culture and Ministry considers the difficulties and challenges faced by any incumbent wishing to interpret and understand what is going on in their congregation and parish, and why it might be happening. Engaging with the work of Wesley Carr, Ian Tomlinson brings theory and practice into conversation by responding to each of Carr’s ‘propositions’ with a ‘critical incident’ from the author’s own parish experience. Table of Contents: Foreword – Martyn Percy Introduction 1 Critical Incidents 2 Behaviours and Boundaries 3 Practical and Pastoral Theology 4 Applications and Reflections 5 Propositions and Practical Wisdom 6 Pastors, Preachers and Priests – Some Prescriptions Conclusion Afterword – Martyn Percy

Until his death in 2016, Ian Tomlinson served as Rector of the The Benefice of Appleshaw, Kimpton, Thruxton, Fyfield and Shipton Bellinger in the diocese of Winchester for 37 years.

The Revd Canon Professor Martyn Percy is Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.