MA Lecturer @CMSpioneer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow @roehamptonUni. Currently working on @edgylearning project. On @TARN_Roe steering committee.
Joined February 2009
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19 Jun 2023
I'm really please to let you know my Grove Book on lay pioneering came out last week. Thank you to all the lay pioneers who contributed to the research project and thank you to @SusannaWesleyFd for funding the research.
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Do check out our upcoming seminar on using the four voices of theology in teaching.
May 15
Next TARN online seminar coming up on using the four voices of theology in teaching. ticketsource.com/centre-bapt…
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Thinking about engaging with theological action research and the four voices of theology in your research? The theological action research training run by TARN might be just what you're looking for. The next training takes place on 3rd and 4th June via Zoom.
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May 15
Next TARN online seminar coming up on using the four voices of theology in teaching. ticketsource.com/centre-bapt…
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May 14
Bookings being taken now for Theological Action Research Training across two mornings 3 and 4 June. with @_jamesb Butler and me. ticketsource.com/centre-bapt…
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May 14
At Church Mission Society (CMS) we have a webinar coming up on Monday 18th May with Harvey Kwiyani exploring the challenges of the multicultural church and how we can overcome them and discover hope. Do sign up and come along. churchmissionsociety.org/blo…
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Apr 16
⏰23 April 2-3pm. There is still time to register for this free taster session with @Helen4voices @_jamesb & David Dadswell: Enabling good conversations.
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Apr 15
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.…
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Some of the TARN team are involved in running a free webinar on enabling good conversations. In TARN we're all about having good conversations - do check it out.
Mar 31
Are you in a role where you offer help? Do you have to communicate clearly & with care? We are offering a free, one hour, interactive online session "Enabling good conversations" Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cmd-sessi…
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Mar 26
Looking forward to running this with @_jamesb and David Dadswell.
Mar 26
We are running a short, free session: Enabling Good Conversations. This session is particularly suited for those whose work in the church involves offering support to people or to churches. Thursday 23 April 2026 2pm-3pm.
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Mar 31
Free webinar on enabling good conversations in ministry and mission. I'm involved with a few colleagues. Do come along and share with those who might be interested.
Mar 27
Feedback on Enabling Good Conversations : "Thank you for the gracious way you led" "A wonderful learning experience" "This course has given me the practical skills & theological voice required".
Sign up to taster session here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cmd-sessi…
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Jan 15
What does it mean to be Christian in public life?
Don't miss the 'Faith in Public' course by @CMSPioneer, equipping churches and Christian leaders to face the big political issues of our time.
📍Online Manchester residential
🗓️ 21 and 28 April, 19 May; Residential 7 to 9 May 2026
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12 Dec 2025
Want to get hold of the book I wrote with Clare Watkins called "Christian Faith and Christian Learning" about our theological action research project? We have affordable payback copies here: watkinsandbutler.square.site… @TARN_Roe
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4 Dec 2025
I wrote this last week reflecting on the Tommy Robinson supporters attending churches, and how churches can respond, drawing on ideas we explore in our political theology for mission module. @churchurbanfund @Theosthinktank
28 Nov 2025
This week, the BBC featured an article exploring the rising number of Tommy Robinson supporters turning to church. It shines a spotlight on some tricky questions that Christians and churches have to navigate at this time. Ahead of the Faith in Public: Political Theology for...
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10 Nov 2025
Training in Theological Action Research Thursday 20 November from 2-8pm UK time, so ideal for anyone west of the UK. Room for a few more. theologyandactionresearch.ne…
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3 Nov 2025
Wesley House is a great place to do online learning with a huge online library and a real welcome for those from different traditions.
3 Nov 2025
Thinking about your professional development for 2026? We are taking applications now for the Enabling Skills in Ministry and Mission course. Just email office@wesley.cam.ac.uk to set up an informal chat and see if it could be right for you.
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Latest enabling skills newsletter, out now.
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10 Oct 2025
The next TARN training takes place on 20th November. Aimed at doctoral students and researcher, it will give you at taste of theological action research project through a participatory and conversational training day.
ALT Theological Action Research Training These sessions are aimed at doctoral students and researchers and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own theological action research project. The training happens twice a year and with varied timings to enable international participation. Price: £40 doctoral students, £55 waged researchers (An early bird discount of £5 available) Thursday 20th November 2025 (2.15pm to 8.30pm UK time) The training will be facilitated by Dr Helen Cameron, Research Fellow of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent’s Park College, Oxford and Dr James Butler, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Roehampton and MA lecturer at the Church Mission Society, Oxford. Booking available here: https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theological-action-research-training/
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Our latest newsletter is out including details of our upcoming training days, news of a new theological action research field guide, and how to get hold of Clare' and James' book at a much more reasonable price. mailchi.mp/2803b673db94/tarn…
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