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How to do Mission Action Planning

Prayer, process and practice

Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: SPCK Publishing, London, United Kingdom
Published: 16th Jun 2016
Dimensions: w 140mm h 217mm d 24mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN-10: 0281075646
ISBN-13: 9780281075645
Barcode No: 9780281075645
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How to Do Mission Action Planning (SPCK, 2009) was the first book to appear on the MAP process, at a time when it was beginning to have a significant impact. In this fully revised and expanded edition, the authors offer further critical evaluation and theological reflection, by drawing on the experiences of people who have been using the MAP process in different contexts from their own: Fr Damian Feeney, parish priest and Catholic Missioner of Lichfield diocese Canon David Banbury, leader of Parish Mission Support, Blackburn diocese The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith, Bishop of St Albans Dr Stephen Hance, Canon Missioner of Southwark diocese Linda Rayner, the United Reformed Church co-ordinator for Fresh Expressions 'This is a rare book - a refreshing meditation on planning for mission - and one that is rooted in spirituality. As the authors show, the church and its mission arise from our vision of God. And once that vision has been realised, churches are able to become more intentional about their mission. Our vocation to share God's love is not an option or an afterthought. It is the heart and soul of our faith. Mission - and our planning of it - should not fill us with fear or foreboding. Rather, as the authors argue, the call to share God's love can be evermore meaningful, even as mission becomes more methodical.' The Very Revd Prof. Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford 'This is a must-read for anyone using MAP. The rich theological reflection, the detailed unpacking of the 4 MAP phases and the learning offered by the 5 guest practitioners add up to an impressive offering. This book enables good questions to be asked, overflows with wise reflection and contains oodles of practical examples, ideas and resources. I commend it to all local church leaders who are seeking to discern how best to translate the prayer 'your kingdom come' into appropriate church and congregational action.' John Dunnett, General Director, CPAS 'This timely revision is honest, well researched and carefully put together - an important contribution to the necessary change of culture required in today's Church.' Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn

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This is a rare book - a refreshing meditation on planning for mission - and one that is rooted in spirituality. As the authors show, the church and its mission arise from our vision of God. And once that vision has been realised, churches are able to become more intentional about their mission. Our vocation to share God's love is not an option or an afterthought. It is the heart and soul of our faith. Mission - and our planning of it - should not fill us with fear or foreboding. Rather, as the authors argue, the call to share God's love can be evermore meaningful, even as mission becomes more methodical. -- The Very Revd Prof. Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford This is a must-read for anyone using MAP. The rich theological reflection, the detailed unpacking of the 4 MAP phases and the learning offered by the 5 guest practitioners add up to an impressive offering. This book enables good questions to be asked, overflows with wise reflection and contains oodles of practical examples, ideas and resources. I commend it to all local church leaders who are seeking to discern how best to translate the prayer 'your kingdom come' into appropriate church and congregational action. -- John Dunnett, General Director, CPAS This timely revision is honest, well researched and carefully put together; an important contribution to the necessary change of culture required in today's Church, and supported by articles from church leaders experienced in the MAP approach. -- Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn (On the first edition): The book is very hands on, providing clear guidance about how MAP can help parishes and dioceses envisage their future . . . Along the way the authors provide a number of insights that give much pause for thought . . . * Theology Journal * Both of the authors are extremely well qualified in using MAP . . . Anyone already involved in MAP would benefit from reading it. It will become, I hope, the starting point for the many parishes that have not yet begun to explore this kind of tool. -- Dr Steven Croft * Church Times * It is excellent at what it does and really can bring wisdom to church leaders. * Preach magazine *