Reader Ministry Explored
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-281-06740-4 (ISBN)
Description
A basic and theological introduction to the role and work of a Church of England Reader, covering the full range of Reader ministry, together with a short history of reader ministry. This is a practical guide for candidates, trainees, and licensed Readers, and for all who work with them. The public ministry of the Church of England currently comprises some 27,000 licensed ministers and more than 10,000 Readers. In many parishes and benefices, it is Readers who make the local pattern of worship sustainable Sunday to Sunday.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06740-4 (9780281067404)
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Cathy Rowling is a Canon and Prebendary of York. She is Dean of Women's Ministry in the Diocese, and is Diocesan Moderator of Readers. Paula Gooder is Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral. She has taught at Queens College, Birmingham and is Honorary Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. She is a freelance writer and lecturer.