Shier-Jones offers a theological and practical guide for pioneer ministers (both ordained and lay) and mission minded congregations on how to initiate and support fresh expressions of Church. Drawing on Scripture as well as real life case studies, she illustrates best practice – and highlights the possible dangers – in working to transform a God-given vision for mission into a reality.
Author
John Polkinghorne: John Polkinghorne is past President and now Fellow of Queens' College Cambridge. Former Professor of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, he is a priest and Canon Theologian of Liverpool Cathedral. He won the Templeton Prize for Science and Religion in 2002, and his many books have formed the core of SPCK's prestigious Science and Theology list. His books have been translated into eleven languages so far.Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho where he is a multiple-award winning lecturer. He serves on the executive council of several scholarly groups and has written or edited more than 20 books. As well as being a professor, writer, and researcher, Dr. Oord also serves as an ordained minister.
