Thank you to everyone who has bought my new book and for the kind comments about it. If anyone has bought it and is willing to put a review on Amazon, I’d really appreciate it as it helps with the algorithm. @SCM_Pressscmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books…
We are delighted to publish Gessica Arthur's piece "When the System Cuts Deep: Black Maternal Trauma and the Theology That Listens Back" on our Hub: practicaltheologyhub.com/?p=…
Please do enjoy the good read!
We’re pleased to announce that Revd Dr Richard Wyld, Director of Formation, has been appointed as the 1st Director of the #Cuddesdon Chelmsford Centre, to ensure a seamless setup for students this September. rcc.ac.uk/news@chelmsdio
Some reviews in the latest Transforming Ministry mag:
1. The Way Through the Trees (@DocBrush), which outlines the author's own model of faith development alongside others'. 'I advocate setting aside time to reflect in depth' (Lindsay Tanner)
Order via our website (link in bio)
Excited to hear my paper for @PrThJournal has gone live today. It's part of the special issue coming out in a couple of months on Congregational Studies. In the paper I look at how we can embrace a riskier approach to interdisciplinary work. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
We are delighted to publish Will Rose-Moore and Sarah Pritchard's article "Can men do feminist theology?" on our Hub. A great read!
practicaltheologyhub.com/?p=…
Theological Action Research - online training. James Butler and I run this twice a year. Next one coming up 3 and 4 June 2026 online. A chance to experience aspects of the methodology and meet people who are exploring it. Training & Events – Theology and Action Research Network
@RegentsOx have a vacancy for a Tutorial Fellow in Theology and Ministerial Formation. Do encourage women who might be interested to consider it. rpc.ox.ac.uk/about-regents/v… Deadline to apply 27 April.
We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Theology and Religion has been ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 🎉🎉
This ranking is recognition of the extraordinary quality and global impact of the Department’s research and teaching. 1/3
The younger generation live and engage in a global village - we need to meet them in the world, not only in our buildings.
Article @PrThJournal What’s distinctive about contemporary ministry amongst younger generations? tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
We meet a week today. As usual, the chance to discuss issues within Bible user research, featuring talks on Canadian Baptists, local culture in Namibia, and women interpreting Ephesians 5 in England.
bible-user-research-network.…
His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Revd Canon Dr Michael Leyden as the next Bishop of Penrith. As he embarks on this new season of ministry, we pray for God’s blessing, guidance, and grace to accompany him every step of the way. @CarlisleDiocesecarlislediocese.org.uk/news/…
With its 'meticulously described landscape', The Way Through The Trees 'could well be a go-to starting point for students and ordinands for essays on faith development.'
@DocBrush's book is reviewed in @churchtimes this week - get 20% off via their review:
churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
Good to see General Synod finally reinstating the participation of young people. I worked with the later disbanded C of E Youth Council & saw their value at Synod both for the Church & the young ppl involved (many continue to serve the church)
tinyurl.com/mwcje4yv
Ok folks, so later this year I’m teaching Church History & a task I set students is to put a series of church events in order. I have 50 events which I am considering revising. So... what would be yr top 5 events in Christian History (after the events recorded in the Bible). GO!
‘It is not about adding disabled people in; it is about allowing them to change the Church.’
NEW on the SCM Press blog: a Q&A with Timothy Goode, author of Breaking, not Broken
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/…
Get dressed, ye merry gentlemen, let nothing ye dismay! For it is Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. Christmas, Christmas Day! It’s Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Day… It is Chri-hi-hi-hi-hi-hi-histmas day, Chrissymas Day, it is Chriiiiiiiistmas Day!
Israel Olofinjana writes about polyphonic theology and the rise of Christian nationalism:
cmmw.org.uk/2025/12/04/polyp…
He, together with David Wise and Usha Reifsnider, edited Polyphonic God which was released in July this year:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books…