Becoming a churchwarden can be a richly rewarding experience, but the role is not an easy one. This warmly written handbook will help all those considering, or already in, office to understand what is involved. Focusing throughout on real-life situations, including many case studies, it is a guide to: * the responsibilities of a churchwarden * how to become a churchwarden * working with the minister * the duties of a churchwarden through the year * what a churchwarden should know * what a churchwarden should ask * what to do when problems arise Appendices containing relevant legal documents and other useful resources complete the book, making it an up-to-date, comprehensive and essential aid to negotiating this important office. 'Packed full of useful facts and presented in a very readable way.' thegoodbookstall

About the Author
Dr Martin Dudley, Honorary Research Fellow at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham, served for 21 years as Rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London. Virginia Rounding is an author and literary critic who specializes in Russia and women's history. She has written a number of works on church management with Martin Dudley.

Reviews
A very clear, pastoral guide to survival for both churchwarden and minister. * Ministry Today *
Packed full of useful facts and presented in a very readable way. * thegoodbookstall *



Book Information
ISBN 9780281060924
Author Martin Dudley
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing