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Issues 37 - 72 (2006-2018)


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Editorial Note: The original title of the journal Ministry Today was changed to Ministry Today UK in autumn 2011. However, for the sake of consistency in this compilation we have used throughout the title Ministry Today. The articles are for the most part an exact reprint of the originals, although some editorial modifications have taken place, not least regarding footnotes. We have also sought to update biographical data – but have not always been successful in this regard.

The PDF version of Ministry Today UK appears here by permisison of the copyright holder (the authors), and the publisher. Those citing these articles should note that the pagination is different from that of the original print edition. It is recommended that articles be citied as online articles to avoid confusion, for example:

Muriel Green & Anne Townsend, "Abuse in the Church," Ministry Today UK Issue 1 (Spring 1994): 25-31. <https://theologicalstudies.org.uk/articles_ministry-today-uk_01.php>. [accessed 15th November 2021]

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Issue 37 (Summer 2006)

Article in Journal or Book Derwyn Williams, "Parsons, priests or professionals?" Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 16-25.
Article in Journal or Book Ian Gregory, "Healers together," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 25-27.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Effective evangelism today," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 27-35. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Terry R Tennens, "Walking in their moccasins," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 35-43.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Sabbatical Insights," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 43-51. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book A John Rowlands-Jones, "Finding God in wonderland," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 51-55.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray & Derek Fraser, "Disempowerment and healing," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 55-62. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the authors]
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "In for the long haul," Ministry Today UK Issue 37 (Summer 2006): 62-64.

Issue 38 (Autumn 2006)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: A five-star experience of church," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 66-67. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Peter Brierley, "Pulling out of the nosedive!!" Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 68-75.
Article in Journal or Book Brian Harris, "Colliding truths," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 75-80.
Article in Journal or Book Alan Jamieson, "Church leavers," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 80-81.
Article in Journal or Book Steve Taylor, "Emerging, established or re-emerging?" Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 81-90.
On-line Resource Chris Skilton, "And what do you do?" Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 90-92. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "You cant grow a business from home," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 93-95.
Article in Journal or Book Mark Barker, "Powered by the presence of God," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 96-98.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "Prophet, priest and performer," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 98-100.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Larger churches conference report," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 101-105. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Keep on believing in God," Ministry Today UK Issue 38 (Autumn 2006): 105-108. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 39 (Spring 2007)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial:– What Bible shall we use?" Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 110-111. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Goodliff, "We want it all, and we want it now?" Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 111-118. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Chris Ellis, "Ancient-Future Faith," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 118-128.
Article in Journal or Book John Reid, "Metaphors for pastoral care and spiritual direction," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 129-137.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "Lay ministry: training, equipping and authorising," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 137-141.
Article in Journal or Book Ian Gregory, "Why ministers freak out under the stress of having to be nice'," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 141-143.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, " The Revd Paul Bennett: A reflection on his murder and its implications for the rest of us," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 143-146.
Article in Journal or Book Paul Beasley-Murray & Martin Hills, "A policy for the treatment and care of the homeless," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 146-148.
Article in Journal or Book Paul Beasley-Murray & Alun Brookfield, "An informal termly review," Ministry Today UK Issue 39 (Spring 2007): 149.

Issue 40 (Summer 2007)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: commuters and the church," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 152-153. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Mike Thornton, "Meaning to life in death," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 153-161.
Article in Journal or Book Ann Sheldon, "Entering ministry," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 161-164.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Grave inscriptions," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 164-166. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Terry Hinks, "Whistling in the light," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 166-174.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Dreaming dreams," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 174-176. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Susan Stevenson, "A journey of dis-empowerment," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 176-181.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Some immediate reflections on 40 Days of Purpose," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 181-185. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "The questions people ask," Ministry Today UK Issue 40 (Summer 2007): 185-191.

Issue 41 (Autumn 2007)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: Two major 'beefs about ministers," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 194-195. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Glen Marshall, "Preaching amidst the ruins of Christendom," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 195-206.
On-line Resource Tim Marks, "The ecology of the faith community," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 206-210. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Author unknown, "The lost art of congregational discernment," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 210-213. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Article in Journal or Book Peter K Stevenson, "The preacher as poet," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 214-221.
Article in Journal or Book Judith Bramall & Bob Sneddon, "Abigails party," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 222-229.
On-line Resource Chris Skilton, "Chronic illness and the local church," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 229-235. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Nigel Copsey, "Creating safe community," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 335-237.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Rainy days and Mondays," Ministry Today UK Issue 41 (Autumn 2007): 237-239. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 42 (Spring 2008)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: Should we still visit people in their homes?" Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 242-243. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Faulkner, "Digital faith," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 243-251.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Psalm 121: A funeral sermon," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 251-253. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Shosanya, "The missing leg," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 253-259.
Article in Journal or Book Sheila Martin, "Some ministers do it trans-locally," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 259-266.
Article in Journal or Book David Cornick, "Poetry, prophecy and preaching," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 266-273.
Article in Journal or Book Michael Johnson, "Church growth, mission and healing the social fabric," Ministry Today UK Issue 42 (Spring 2008): 273-280.

Issue 43 (Summer 2008)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Retirement? Not yet!" Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 282-284. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Ian Gregory, "Life after death," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 284-287.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Supervision in the local church: some preliminary thoughts," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 287-294. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Baptist at the 2008 Lambeth Conference," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 294-298. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Various authors, "Further thoughts on pastoral visiting," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 298-304.
Article in Journal or Book Peter Brierley, "Current church trends," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 304-314.
Article in Journal or Book William Ruddle, "The grass isn't always greener on the other side," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 314-317.
Article in Journal or Book Dave Faulkner, "Is blogging just for self-centred nerds?" Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 317-322.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "Preaching," Ministry Today UK Issue 43 (Summer 2008): 322-324.

Issue 44 (Autumn 2008)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: Hopes dashed on 'Back to Church Sunday," Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 326-327. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray & John O'Keith, "What type of church is yours?" Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 327-340. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Karen Case-Green, "Finding holy ground in dull terrain," Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 340-347.
Article in Journal or Book D Gibson, "Latest score: Liverpool 20, Manchester United 10," Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 347-354.
Article in Journal or Book Carolyn Gilmore & Mark Gilmore, "The day Jesus invited me into his heart," Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 354-357.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "Pastoral Visiting," Ministry Today UK Issue 44 (Autumn 2008): 357-358.

Issue 45 (Spring 2009)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: Working with seniors," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 360-361. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Anonymous, "Losing a staff member - a case study," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 361-368.
Article in Journal or Book Carl Beech, "Real men dont do church?" Ministry Today UK Issue 45 Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): (Spring 2009): 369-375.
Article in Journal or Book Simon Jones, "The half-life of exiles: Reflections on ministry from the margins," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 375-382.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Gathering a harvest of righteousness," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 382-385. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Andrew Bollingbroke, "A late harvest: Insights from Psalm 71," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 385-390.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "An open letter to all denominational Leaders...," Ministry Today UK Issue 45 (Spring 2009): 391-393.

Issue 46 (Summer 2009)

Article in Journal or Book Krish Kandiah, "Preaching for Biblical Literacy," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 16-21.
On-line Resource Ann Morisy, "Ministry in a Small Community," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 21-29. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Funerals Are Not Always Celebrations," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 30-38. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "Blisters and Blessings Galore – One Vicar's experience of pilgrimage," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 38-43.
Article in Journal or Book Colin & Judith Marchant, "Ministry in One Place – A reflection on a lifetime of local ministry," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 43-47.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "Sleeping the Sleep of the Just," Ministry Today UK Issue 46 (Summer 2009): 47-48.

Issue 47 (Autumn 2009)

Article in Journal or Book Father Luke Penkett, "The Christian Leader as Contemplative – Some Lessons from Henri Nouwen and LArche," Ministry Today UK Issue 47 (Autumn 2009): 50-57.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Transition Planning," Ministry Today UK Issue 47 (Autumn 2009): 57-64. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Colin D Buckland, "The Quest for Leading the Jesus Way," Ministry Today UK Issue 47 (Autumn 2009): 64-72.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Children And Communion: A Case Study Fishing Nets or Safety Nets?" Ministry Today UK Issue 47 (Autumn 2009): 73-77. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Male, "Remodelling church to connect with the unchurched," Ministry Today UK Issue 47 (Autumn 2009): 77-85.

Issue 48 (Spring 2010)

Article in Journal or Book John McLean Fox, "The Theology of Enough," Ministry Today UK Issue 48 (Spring 2010): 88-97.
On-line Resource John Durrant, "Moving Church – A Guide for Christians on the Move," Ministry Today UK Issue 48 (Spring 2010): 97-102. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Three Funeral Addresses," Ministry Today UK Issue 48 (Spring 2010): 102-109. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Ian Davies, "The State Were In – Recollections of a Provincial conference on 'Funding Gods Mission'," Ministry Today UK Issue 48 (Spring 2010): 109-111.

Issue 49 (Summer 2010)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Forty Years in the Desert!" Ministry Today UK Issue 49 (Summer 2010): 114-115. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Coffey, "Truth on Fire: The spirituality of preaching," Ministry Today UK Issue 49 (Summer 2010): 115-126.
Article in Journal or Book Rodney Green, "Speaking Truth to Authority: Baruchs ignition," Ministry Today UK Issue 49 (Summer 2010): 127-134.
Article in Journal or Book Andrew Brigstock, "Should I Stay or Should I Go? Diary of a Decision," Ministry Today UK Issue 49 (Summer 2010): 135-139.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, "The Devil's Best Invention," Ministry Today UK Issue 49 (Summer 2010): 139-141.

Issue 50 (Autumn 2010)

Article in Journal or Book Alun J Brookfield, "Editorial: Celebrating Paul Beasley-Murrays 40th anniversary of ordination to Christian ministry," Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 144.
On-line Resource Paul Goodliff, "Anyone still for Ordination?" Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 145-152. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Derek Fraser, "Strategic Head and Pastoral Heart: Re-shaping the vision for health-care chaplaincy," Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 153-163. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Alun J Brookfield, "The Violence of Language: A reflection on speaking peaceably," Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 163-166.
Article in Journal or Book Arthur Brown, "Ministry: A Risky Business?" Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 167-174.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Don't Miss The Party! A Challenging Wedding Sermon based on Matthew 22.1-14," Ministry Today UK Issue 50 (Autumn 2010): 174-177. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 51 (Spring 2011)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Leadership at a time of uncertainty," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 180-181. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Kerrigan, "The Concept of Calling in Christian Discipleship," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 182-187.
Article in Journal or Book Susan Stevenson, "Time To Move On – Leaving a Church you love," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 187-191.
Article in Journal or Book Cliff Bembridge, "We must be team because God, as Trinity, is team," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 191-196.
Article in Journal or Book Tony Campolo, "A New Movement in America Gets a Name," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 196-202.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "How Do We Care for Seniors," Ministry Today UK Issue 51 (Spring 2011): 203-209. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 52 (Summer 2011)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial: Weddings do not have to be expensive," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 212-213. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Ian Stackhouse, "Primitive Leadership," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 213-221. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book John Truscott, "Reliability in Ministry," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 221-228.
Article in Journal or Book Clive Jarvis, "Name Above All Names – A response to Tony Campolo's article in the Spring 2011 edition of Ministry Today," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 229-234.
On-line Resource Michael Bochenski, "On Marathon Running," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 235-241.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Leesa Barton, "The Giant Advent Calendar," Ministry Today UK Issue 52 (Summer 2011): 241-242.

Issue 53 (Autumn 2011)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – To love Jesus is to love his bride," Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 244-247. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Julian Reindorp, "Ambassadors of Reconciliation," Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 247-250. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Osoba Otaigbe, "Revealing Gods Glory and Cross Cultural Mission," Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 250-258.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Lets Not Be Afraid to Learn Lessons from New Zealand!" Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 258-262. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "On Kidney Stones and Ministry," Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 263-265.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, Chris Skilton, Alun Brookfield, "Ministry Stages – A blog and responses," Ministry Today UK Issue 53 (Autumn 2011): 265-268. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 54 (Spring 2012)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial - A Place To Belong," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 270-271. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Treasure in Clay Pots," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 271-276. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Clive Jarvis, " 'Church' - Where Everyone Knows Your Name," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 277-290.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, " God Gave Rock and Roll to You – Thoughts about music, creation and Gods generosity," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 290-296.
Article in Journal or Book "A Code of Practice for Communications With thanks to Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 296-298.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "A Short Two Week Lectionary For Ministers," Ministry Today UK Issue 54 (Spring 2012): 298-300. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]

Issue 55 (Summer 2012)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Encourage your Minister," Ministry Today UK Issue 55 (Summer 2012): 16-18. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Clive Jarvis, "Church – Where Everyone Knows Your Name," Ministry Today UK Issue 55 (Summer 2012): 18-30.
Article in Journal or Book Alan Palmer, "Church, a 'man-free zone'?" Ministry Today UK Issue 55 (Summer 2012): 31-36.
On-line Resource Derek Tidball, "Lessons in a leadership failure - Learning from King Saul how not to do it," Ministry Today UK Issue 55 (Summer 2012): 36-43. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book David Parsons, "Ministry and Technology," Ministry Today UK Issue 55 (Summer 2012): 43-46.

Issue 56 (Autumn 2012)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – The Preachers Challenge," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 48-49. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Peter Stevenson, "Where have all the prophets gone? Revisiting prophetic preaching," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 50-59.
Article in Journal or Book Alan Palmer, "Ministerial Meltdown," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 59-65.
Article in Journal or Book Stephen Henwood, "Moving on...a reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 65-68.
Article in Journal or Book Ian Gregory, "A Charge to a New Minister," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 68-71.
Article in Journal or Book Alan Palmer, "Intentional/Missional Discipleship – a contemporary leadership challenge," Ministry Today UK Issue 56 (Autumn 2012): 71-79.

Issue 57 (Spring 2013)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – What Is Competency?" Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 82-83. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "The Death of Christendom – Then What?" Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 83-90.
Article in Journal or Book Andy Griffiths, "Zinzendorf Today," Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 90-96.
Article in Journal or Book Jim Hamilton, "Do Ministers Really Retire?" Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 96-100.
On-line Resource Paul Goodliff, "Approaching Retirement," Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 101-106. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Julian Reindorp, "Work and Faith: Does the church really care?" Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 106-112. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Peter Thomas, "Three Ideas for Filling the Learning Gaps," Ministry Today UK Issue 57 (Spring 2013): 113-117.

Issue 58 (Summer 2013)

On-line Resource Tim Marks, "Leaders Who Develop Community," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 120-125. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book James Ashdown, "Exploring the D-word – a personal and theological reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 125-132.
Article in Journal or Book Geoff Colmer, "Regional Ministry – Fridge Magnets," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 132-137.
Article in Journal or Book Jonathan Roberts, "Inviting a Response Lieutenant-Colonel," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 137-145.
Article in Journal or Book Martin Hills, "Facebook and other social networks," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 146-147.
Article in Journal or Book Dr Peter Brierley, "Making Sense of the Census," Ministry Today UK Issue 58 (Summer 2013): 148-156.

Issue 59 (Autumn 2013)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – a Surprise Wedding," Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 158-161. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book David Atkinson, "Why do Christians disagree?" Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 161-171.
Article in Journal or Book Andrew Knowles, "Coming in to Land," Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 171-177.
Article in Journal or Book David Brownnutt, "Our ministry in the Rhondda," Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 177-180.
Article in Journal or Book Ted Hale, "A Funeral Service: For Whom?" Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 181-187.
Article in Journal or Book "Skilful Shepherding 1: The Gift of Remembering," Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 187-188.
Article in Journal or Book Philip Joy, "Christians, Music and the Digital Age," Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 188-192.
Article in Journal or Book "Skilful Shepherding 2: A Note Just To Say...." Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 192-193.
Article in Journal or Book Ray Vincent, "The Least Read Best Seller?" Ministry Today UK Issue 59 (Autumn 2013): 193-197.

Issue 60 (Spring 2014)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – a Call to Excellence," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 200-202. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Nick Mercer, "Immortal Longings," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 202-207.
Article in Journal or Book Emma Maggs, "Preaching The Messianic Prophecies What Has Liberation Theology," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 207-214.
Article in Journal or Book Wale Hudson-Roberts, "To Say To The Local Church?" Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 214-222.
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "The Fifth Mark Of Mission," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 222-230.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Growing Old: Some Preliminary Thoughts," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 230-234. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Mark Meatcher, "The Challenge Of Change," Ministry Today UK Issue 60 (Spring 2014): 234-237.

Issue 61 (Summer 2014)

Article in Journal or Book Kim Hitch, "Should I Be Worried About Growth?" Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 240-242.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, " The Challenge of Assimilation: Keeping and Not Just Attracting," Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 243-248. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Mike Thornton, "Dispelling the myths and defining the task - Towards a renewed understanding of the local church engaged in world mission," Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 248-254.
Article in Journal or Book David Parsons, "Thinking about change," Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 255-260.
Article in Journal or Book Jesse S Wheeler, " 'Is Allah God?' Five Reasons I Am Convinced (A Primer to a Much Larger Conversation)," Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 261-264.
Article in Journal or Book Brian Harris, "Whither Preaching?" Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 264-271.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "Equal Rights: The Challenge of Same-Gender Relationships," Ministry Today UK Issue 61 (Summer 2014): 271-278.

Issue 62 (Autumn 2014)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Observing the Principle of Sabbath," Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 280-284. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "Why We Shouldn't Commemorate World War 1," Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 284-288.
On-line Resource Tim Marks, " 'Safer than a Known Way' - Spiritual Formation for Pastoral Leadership," Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 288-296. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Philip Joy, "God Is Not Arbitrary: Homosexuality and Theological Reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 296-304.
Article in Journal or Book Terry Calkin, "Resolving Difficulties in the Local Church," Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 304-307.
Article in Journal or Book Hedgehog, Ministry Today UK Issue 62 (Autumn 2014): 308-309.

Issue 63 (Spring 2015)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial - To Be a Pilgrim," Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 312-314. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Steve Ingram, "Who Stole My Pastorate?" Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 315-323.
Article in Journal or Book Mark Tanner, "Imagination and Fun? A New Kind of Theology," Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 324-330.
Article in Journal or Book David Wise, "Multi-Ethnic Worship," Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 330-334.
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "Is God On Our Side?" Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 335-337.
Article in Journal or Book Derek Allan, "Lessons from the New Zealand Church," Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 337-345.
Article in Journal or Book Keith Clements, "Seven Virtues for Retired Ministers," Ministry Today UK Issue 63 (Spring 2015): 345-346.

Issue 64 (Summer 2015)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Worship Space and Worship Focus," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 16-18. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Chris Skilton, "Understanding the elderly – a theological reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 18-23. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Terry Griffith, "Integrity and Exegesis: Paul, Romans 1 and Homosexuality," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 23-31.
Article in Journal or Book Terry Hinks, "Ending and Beginning Well," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 31-33.
Article in Journal or Book Stephen Heap, "Going to University," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 33-40.
Article in Journal or Book Jez Brown, "No Free Lunch: Reflections on Chaplaincy," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 40-47.
On-line Resource Paul Goodliff, "Truth that Never Dies: The Dr G R Beasley-Murray Memorial Lectures, 2002-2012 A review article," Ministry Today UK Issue 64 (Summer 2015): 47-52. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]

Issue 65 (Autumn 2015)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 54-55. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Gary Jenkins, " Race, Class and the Gospel in Multi-Cultural Britain," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 55-60.
Article in Journal or Book Steve Finnamore, "Reflections on the Tasks Involved in Church Leadership," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 60-67.
Article in Journal or Book Alun Brookfield, "Living Out the Call A review article," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 67-75.
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "Facing Outward: Reflections on Parish Mission," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 75-80.
Article in Journal or Book William Ruddle, "What Would Jesus Say To The Buy-To-Let Minister?" Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 80-86.
Article in Journal or Book

Anonymous, "Forgiveness is the key – A personal story of hurt and healing," Ministry Today UK Issue 65 (Autumn 2015): 87-90.

Issue 66 (Spring 2016)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial," Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 92-94. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Rowland Croucher, "The Greatest Challenge Facing the Church: Ministry as Empowerment," Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 94-101. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Peter Thomas, "Preaching the Gospel – Using Words!" Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 101-110.
Article in Journal or Book Gary Jenkins, "Suburban and Urban Spirituality," Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 110-113.
Article in Journal or Book Helen Paynter, "The Ethics of Jubilee in Leviticus 25," Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 113-120.
Article in Journal or Book Lorna Jenkins, "What Can We Expect from Children in a Church Community?" Ministry Today UK Issue 66 (Spring 2016): 120-122.

Issue 67 (Summer 2016)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Talking Jesus," Ministry Today UK Issue 67 (Summer 2016): 124-125. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Steve Chalke, "Radical: Everyone Needs a Narrative," Ministry Today UK Issue 67 (Summer 2016): 125-130.
Article in Journal or Book Helen Paynter, "Jubilee Ethics and the Refugee Crisis," Ministry Today UK Issue 67 (Summer 2016): 130-137.
Article in Journal or Book Debra Reid, "Leadership in the Book of Esther: The good, the bad and the ugly," Ministry Today UK Issue 67 (Summer 2016): 138-148. [This article will not appear online]
Article in Journal or Book Michael Fass, "Responsibility Without Authority," Ministry Today UK Issue 67 (Summer 2016): 148-155.

Issue 68 (Autumn 2016)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 158-160. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Ian Birch, "Leading with the Ears: Theology of Listening in a Pastoral Context," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 160-165.
Article in Journal or Book Dr David Frampton, "Caring for Those Struggling with Terminal Illness," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 165-172.
Article in Journal or Book Michael Hopkins, "Confessions of a Young Dinosaur," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 172-179.
Article in Journal or Book David McLachlan, " Minding the Gap," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 180-188.
Article in Journal or Book Ross Marshall, "Church and Politics: A Post-Referendum Reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 68 (Autumn 2016): 188-191.

Issue 69 (Spring 2017)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – The Challenge of Christian Grandparenting," Ministry Today UK Issue 69 (Spring 2017): 194-198. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Bob Jackson, "What Makes Churches Grow?" Ministry Today UK Issue 69 (Spring 2017): 199-205.
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "15 Books for All Age Worship," Ministry Today UK Issue 69 (Spring 2017): 206-214.
Article in Journal or Book Martyn Johnson, "Building Vision," Ministry Today UK Issue 69 (Spring 2017): 214-222.
Article in Journal or Book Tim Leeson, "Adolescence, Popular Culture and the Church," Ministry Today UK Issue 69 (Spring 2017): 222-228.

Issue 70 (Summer 2017)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – What Do I Believe About the Bible," Ministry Today UK Issue 70 (Summer 2017): 230-233. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "The Lords Prayer And Terrorism," Ministry Today UK Issue 70 (Summer 2017): 233-243.
Article in Journal or Book Nigel Wright, "Preaching on 'Genocide': Reflections on some alien texts," Ministry Today UK Issue 70 (Summer 2017): 243-258.
Article in Journal or Book Sivakumar Rajagopalan, "Race, Class and the Gospel in Multi-cultural Britain - A Black Perspective," Ministry Today UK Issue 70 (Summer 2017): 258-267.

Issue 71 (Autumn 2017)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial – Ending Well," Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 269-271. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Matthew Simpkins, "Can Christians Love Both God and Nation? Some thoughts on Saint George and his dragon," Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 272-279.
Article in Journal or Book Tony Cant, "Balalnce versus Integration," Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 280-283.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Balance versus Integration Tony Cant 280 Renewal of Wedding Vows – Yet Again!" Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 283-288. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book M F G Matthewman, "Returning to the Fold: Thoughts and Observations," Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 288-296.
Article in Journal or Book Alan Palmer, "The Rhythm of Sabbath: Clergy and the Need for Sabbath Rest and Recreation," Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 296-306.
Article in Journal or Book "Hedgehog – A sometimes prickly fellow!" Ministry Today UK Issue 71 (Autumn 2017): 306-307.

Issue 72 (Spring 2018)

On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "Editorial - the Final Word," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 310. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
On-line Resource Paul Goodliff, "Ministry Today UK: A Personal Baptist Reflection," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 311-316. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Chris Skilton, "Ministry and hospitality – the example of Mary and Elizabeth in Luke chapter 1," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 316-320. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
Article in Journal or Book Roger Morris, "The Stories We Tell Ourselves And The Songs We Sing," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 320-326.
Article in Journal or Book Nicholas Henshall, "Why Are Cathedrals Growing?" Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 326-333.
On-line Resource Paul Beasley-Murray, "The Reading Habits of British Ministers (with some practical suggestions to encourage ministers to set aside specific time for reading)," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 334-339. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of Paul Beasley-Murray]
Article in Journal or Book Richard Dormandy, "What Makes for a Good Sermon," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 340-345.
On-line Resource Ian Stackhouse, "Letters to a Young Pastor," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 345-351. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Tim Marks, "Preaching as Proclamation – Singing a Different Song," Ministry Today UK Issue 72 (Spring 2018): 351-356. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]

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