Overview

Multi-parish benefices are the pattern of the future. Pam MacNoughton addresses their unique needs in this guide, blending creativity with a theologically and pastorally informed approach. She provides practical solutions and fresh ideas, based on tried and tested methods, for local churches struggling with declining attendance and complex contexts. She aims to equip churches to: · Discern their vocation and play their part in God’s mission; · Work well together across the benefice and within individual churches; · Develop suitable leadership structures; · Navigate culture change with creativity, wisdom and care; · Grow in confidence and be energised by faith. This book accompanies the Church Pastoral Aid Society’s established THRIVE programme which supports and trains clergy and congregations in multi-parish benefices.

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‘Helpful and practical… shows what is possible and is a source of great encouragement.’ -- Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York ‘This book will be a gift to many multi-parish benefices… that we might continue to discover yet more of what it means to be the Church in and among our local communities.’ -- Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester ‘This accessible, practical book is the fruit of deep thinking and much experience: it will be an invaluable guide towards growth for all engaged in multi-parish ministry.’ -- Andrew Rumsey, Bishop of Ramsbury, Diocese of Salisbury ‘Pam has worked with leaders of multi-parish benefices to enable their churches to flourish and thrive. The wisdom she has gleaned will be gold dust for all leaders in local churches.’ -- Stephen Hance, Vision and Strategy team, Church of England

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Pam Macnaughton is a priest who has run THRIVE learning communities for eight years in a number of dioceses. She is an experienced trainer and has written numerous resources for local churches in the fields of leadership and mission.

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