Exploring the implications of a new political landscape for churches and faith groups Phil Jump brings nearly 20 years experience of working with churches in faith-based community provision, to... More > reflect on the much heralded Big Society agenda.This book seeks to explore beneath the surface of the projects that churches might undertake and encourages them to ask searching questions about their motives, expectations and
identity. It will help church leaders, and those involved in leading projects, to re-think their approach to commuunity action in the light of the shifting political landscapes. It is designed to help local churches develop a sustainable vision for community engagement, which can outlive policy initiatives and local programmes.< Less
Exploring the implications of a new political landscape for churches and faith groups Phil Jump brings nearly 20 years experience of working with churches in faith-based community provision, to... More > reflect on the much heralded Big Society agenda.This book seeks to explore beneath the surface of the projects that churches might undertake and encourages them to ask searching questions about their motives, expectations and
identity. It will help church leaders, and those involved in leading projects, to re-think their approach to commuunity action in the light of the shifting political landscapes. It is designed to help local churches develop a sustainable vision for community engagement, which can outlive policy initiatives and local programmes.< Less
About Phil Jump
Phil Jump is the Regional Minister for the North Western Baptist Association and vice-chair of Industrial Christian Fellowship. Phil has worked on a number of high profile community programmes including serving as chair of one of the first 12 Education Action Zones, and chairing the management group of the Churches Officer North West. He is married with three children and lives in north Merseyside.
ICF is a national, ecumenical, membership organisation whose purpose is to encourage individuals to deepen their understanding of God's purpose in the world of work, and to encourage local churches to engage with workplace and other contemporary issues.
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