In very practical and helpful terms, Rosalind Brown explores what it means to be a deacon in today's church. All too often the time spent as a deacon is seen simply as the prelude to priestly ordination. Yet the Bible defines three orders of ministry - deacon, priest, and bishop - each with its own distinctive characteristics and responsibilities.

In Being A Deacon Today, Brown explores the three places where deacons minister (the church, the world, and at the margins), the three strands of their ministry (in liturgy, in pastoral care, and as catechists), and the three...

This important book on priestly identity embraces the many contemporary varieties of priestly ministry: male and female, paid and unpaid, parish and work based, catholic, evangelical, charismatic. Examining the root, the shape, and the fruit of priestly identity, On Being a Priest Today is essential reading for priests, priests in training, and everyone considering the ministry. Part One roots a priest s human and church life in the theological convictions derived from the Christian understanding of God as being for and with others. Part Two explores the shape of priestly life in relation to...

Presents work on priestly identity embracing the contemporary varieties of priestly ministry. Aimed at priests, priests in training and those considering the ministry, this title examines the root, the shape and the fruit of priestly identity, and is applicable to various denominations. It takes into account the new Church of England Ordinal.

For every Sunday of Years A, B and C as well as Principal Holy Days, Feasts and Festivals, Rosalind Brown offers reflections and commentary on the Lectionary readings and collect

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday reflections on the Bible. Now, Reflections for Sundays provides high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now, in response to demand, Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.
Contributors include some of the very best writers from across the Anglican tradition who have helped to establish it as one of the leading daily devotional volumes today.
For each Sunday and major Holy Day in Year B, Reflections for Sundays offers:...