PRIESTS/PARSONS from Chilton Books

London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1903.. The Oxford Library of Practical Theology series. Contents include: I. Holy Orders in the Gospels; II. Holy Orders in the Acts and Epistles; III. Holy Orders in the Later Church; IV. The Priesthood of the Ordained; V. The Supernatural Character of Holy Orders; VI. Holy Orders and the Service of Man; VII. Holy… Read more about this item

London: Church House, 2000.. 2nd impression. "This is the first report from the Church of England on the ministry of healing for over forty years. It is a valuable resource for clergy and laity within the Church of England and its ecumenical partners, health-care professionals and those involved in training for ministry." Pp.18/412. Paperback. VG.

London: Church House Publishing, 2005.. 1st edition. "This accesible and informative guide combines essential information, practical survival tips and theological reflection all honestly grounded in the writers' experience." Pp.viii/152. Paperback. VG.

Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2003.. 1st ed. "In simple terms explains how the Church of England functions and includes summeries of legal responsibilities, diocesan and parish structures, advice on managing the parish, financial planning, nurturing one's personal life and much more". Pp 200, occasional cartoon illustrations by Ron, slight toning to pages. Paperback. G+.

Emmaus Leadership, 2013.. Tim is writing with a particular group of leaders in mind - those who have followed their call to lead churches and equip disciples for the downs and ups of the daily journey. Tim encourages leaders to be better at being who they are because of the faith God has in them...as He had in Moses."… Read more about this item

Bury St. Edmunds: Kevin Mayhew, 1998.. 1st ed. "An account of the experiences of twenty curates at the start of their ministerial careers in the Church of England". Pp 173, owner's name to front endpaper. Paperback. VG.

Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2002.. 1st edition. "An extraordinary and motley collection of literary and real life characters sharing a common role and a common status, yet capable of every human strength and foible." Pp.xvi/267. Green cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Sheffield: Cairns Publications, 1992.. Looks at how ministries can be located in society, in the church, and on the boundaries of society and the church. Pp.viii/128, owner's name to inside front cover. Pbk. VG.

London: Christian Research, 1989.. Defining divine guidance and the biblical role of the 'Seer', and evaluating the place for vision in contemporary society, the author looks at forward planning and the need for setting targets - whether three years, five years or even twenty years." Pp.217. Pbk. VG.

London: SPCK, 1958.. 1st ed. Being a Collection of Writings on the Nature and Work of a Priest from the first century after the Restoration 1660-1760. Includes: Jeremy Taylor; Henry Dodwell; Simon Patrick; Gilbert Burnet; Thomas Wilson; Thomas Brett; Edmund Gibson; John Newton; and John Wesley. Pp.vi/237. Red cloth. VG.

London: SPCK, 1994.. Transforming Priesthood offers a major theological reappraisal of the present and future role of the parish priest in Britain. Although written primarily with Anglicans in mind, the book is full of insights for partner churches - especially for those in which professional ministers and lay people recognize the need to collaborate effectively in carrying forward… Read more about this item

London: SPCK, 1985.. 1st.ed. "Using theology and the human sciences together, the author examines the dynamic and crucial interaction between the Church and its environment." Pp.10/116. Paperback. VG.

London: A.R.Mowbray & Co., 1940.. A Devotional Commentary on the Principles of the Sacred Ministry. Pp.96. Pbk, spine a little darkened. VG.

Leominster: Gracewing, 1995.. 1st ed. "..offers a devastating analysis of the growth of functionalism in the Church - a phenomenon which he attributes to a 'loss of nerve' on the part of a disproportionately powerful liberal establishment - and offers instead a programme for renewal based upon a return to theological and sacramental roots". Pp.8/139. Paperback.… Read more about this item

London: Nisbet & Co.Ltd, 1936.. 1st ed. Pp.174, toned strip to endpapers. Black cloth, d/w slightly rubbed is in a clear protective cover. G+/G+.

Australia: William Weston, 1975.. 1st ed. This book is one of a series by the same author. Pp. 36, 10 b/w photographs, 11 line drawings. P/b. G+.

Birmingham: Additional Curates Society, nd.. Pp. 13. P/b. illustrated cover. VG.

London: Affirming Catholicism, 2001.. 1st.ed. Contents Include:- Farewell to the League of Gentlemen - Ordained Ministry as Vocation, Profession and Career; Extended Communion - A Catholic Solution; Edward Schillebeeckx and the Anglican Understanding of Ordained Ministry. Pp.97. P/b. VG.

Dublin: Columba Press. 1993.. A vision for parish life, mission and ministry". Pp 111, signed by author to fep. P/b, slight scuffing to spine. G+.

London: Church Information Office. 1966.. Full of down-to-earth common sense. Contains many most important warnings and cautions. But will remove from the minds of many of the country clergy some of their unnecessary hesitations and suspicions". Pp 19. P/b, slight scuffing to spine. G+.