Transforming Priesthood offers a major theological reappraisal of the present and future role of the parish priest in Britain. Although written primarily with Anglicans in mind, the book is full if insights for partner churches - especially for those in which professional ministers and lay people recognize the need to collaborate effectively in carrying forward the mission and ministry of the whole Church. 'At last, here we have a practical, imaginative, and intelligent vision of priesthood for today's Church of England and beyond it. Dr Greenwood is widely experienced in parish ministry as well as at diocesan level and in academic theology. He is both realistic and theologically perceptive about contemporary England and its churches. His analyses are convincing; he is in touch with the livliest developments at local level and in theological thinking; and at the heart of his prescription is a relevant and passionate affirmation of the Trinitarian God. The result is a book that should not only stimulate debate of the right kind at a time of momentous change in all churches, it should also help to nurture Christian vocations, both as laity and parish priests.' David F Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge.

Robin Greenwood puts his tremendous experience of lay and ordination training into this treatise on the future of the Anglican church.

About the Author
Richard Higginson is an international speaker on business ethics and the theology of work. He lectures in Christian ethics and leadership at Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge University, where he directs the Faith in Business project. He is a founder-editor of the quarterly journal Faith in Business and has written several books. He is married to Felicity and has five grown-up children. He enjoys travel, walking, 17th century art, cricket, golf and football. Robin Greenwood is Vicar of St Mary the Virgin, Monkseaton, Newcastle. He was Director of the Edward King Institute for Ministry Development.


Book Information
ISBN 9780281047611
Author The Revd Canon Robin Greenwood
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing