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“A matter of justice and necessity”: Women’s Participation in the Catholic Church."
(Waverley Press, 2011-09) Coloe, Mary
This article is a Review of Women's place in the church linking this to pre-biblical Greek philosophy and anthropology. It then looks at the gospel and early Christian tradition to examine the role and titles linked to women's ministry.
A Paradigm Shift in the Understanding of the Church and Its Mission. A Phenomenological Analysis
(Missionswissenschaftliches Instiut der SVD, 2002) Mantovani, Ennio
A post-foundationalist Practical Theology? The pastoral cycle and local theology
(Christelike Lektuurfonds, 2012-09) Hendriks, Jurgens; Macallan, Brian
The article argues that Practical Theology has moved from the uncertainty of simply being applied theology to a point where its methodology, here described as the pastoral cycle, has gained such confidence, that it is seen as the natural way of doing theology. This shift in confidence occurred because the inherent theological and epistemological fault lines in foundationalism are no longer obscure. The article defines foundationalism but then concentrate on describing the local and glocal dimensions of the pastoral cycle as well as the importance of doing it in an interdisciplinary way.
A Reflective Practitioner’s Methodology for Emerging Church Research
(Australian Evangelical Alliance, 2011-09) Cronshaw, Darren
This article describes and evaluates the methodology of a research project that investigated emerging churches in Melbourne. The research used a linked set of four case studies with mainly qualitative methods; participant-observation, document analysis, interviews of pastors and key leaders, and focus group interviews with participants. The article considers the significant strengths of this approach and some limitations. The insights of the researcher as a reflective practitioner, and the bias of this sort of insider’s perspective, is considered, as is a dilemma that arose after one of the case studies developed internal conflict during the data-collection phase. The research also used some quantitative methods – a questionnaire survey and the 2006 National Church Life Survey – but with limited useful results. The research concluded that emerging churches can be categorised as ‘learning organisations’ drawing on Peter Senge, and that they have good strengths to build on and some weaknesses to beware. But apart from the value of the research findings, the project was a useful exercise in learning qualitative research and helped the researcher both renew passion for ministry and learn new leadership skills. This reflection focuses on lessons from the methodology in the hope that it will be useful for other researchers or students of practical theology wanting to understand the dynamics and dilemmas involved in the design and practice of qualitative research.
Aldersgate Papers Vol. 10
(Australasian Centre for Wesleyan Research, 2012-09) Benzie, Peter; Coates, Gregory R.; Frappell, Samantha; O'Brien, Glen; Hein, Jennifer; Hilliard, David; Hopgood, Donald J.; Livermore, Amber; Noakes, David; Roberts, Campbell; Young, Norman J.; Hein, Jennifer
This journal incldes a collection of papers connected to the project to create a national history of Australian Methodism led by Professor Hilary Carey and Glen O'Brien with the assistance of Dr. Troy Duncan. While there have been good state-based studies, there has not been an attempt at a national history of Methodism since the first decade of the twentieth century. The model adopted was to run a series of scholarly conferences (Wesley College, University of Sydney, 2010; Queen’s College University of Melbourne, 2011; Adelaide College of Divinity, 2012) and to invite scholars to present papers, many of which would form drafts of chapters in the final work. One very pleasing side product of such an exercise was the stimulation of research related to the book project without being part of the final volume. Hearing of the project the Historical Society of the Uniting Church in South Australia dedicated its November 2011 meeting in Adelaide to the project and two of the articles published here were presented on that day – David Hilliard’s updated survey of South Australian Methodism via a revisiting of Arnold Hunt’s landmark study This Side of Heaven, and former Minister for Education, Donald Hopgood’s study of Methodists in South Australian politics. Samantha Frappell’s insightful article on Methodists and six o’clock closing and Norman Young’s review of Methodist ministerial training both began as papers at the Queen’s College workshop in December 2011. An earlier version of Glen O'Brien's paper on Methodism and the Great War was delivered at the Religious History Association meeting in Fremantle, Western Australia in July 2009 and sparked discussion with Hilary Carey about the need for a new scholarly history of Australian Methodism. The ACWR has become closely related to this project being among the financial contributors. The second collection of articles in this issue is the fruit of the Fourth Annual ACWR Conference held at East City Wesleyan Church, Auckland, New Zealand in August 2012 around the theme Wesleyans and the Mission of God. None of the Conference papers were peer reviewed, though each one went through a careful process of editorial review and comment including input from our international editorial board. The first three articles of this issue, including Greg Coates’ insightful survey of Wesley’s political theology, were peer reviewed by external readers.
An Awakening of the Spirit: Base Ecclesial Communities and the Common Good
(Cambridge Scholars, 2020) Menzies, Andrew; Green, Beatrice; Kanongata'a, Keiti Ann
Across the region there are signs of a growing alternative movement that reflects the liberating essence of the Gospel and seeks the Common Good. This paper explores the wisdom offered by Leonardo Boff amongst poor Brazilian communities and searches for modern, contextual examples of these communities that are working for the Common Good. Base Ecclesial Communities have existed under the title for over seventy years. The idea of an empowered community offers insight for those concerned with local mission and takes us beyond structural problems of the church. This paper identifies Boff’s context and formational pathway and then reflects on some of the significant lessons that are applicable for our contexts, for example: giving ministry back to ‘ordinary’ people; freeing the work of the Spirit from organisational structures; the formation of disciples through regular formational practices combined with deep, local engagement; openness to new structures for ministry; and, identification of the limitation of current ecclesial models for mission. It explores the points of connection that Base Ecclesial Communities offer to those seeking the Common Good. Some case studies and references to the Association of Practical Theology Conference held in Suva, Fiji in November 2018 are included.
An Eschatological Perspective on Contemporary Ministry
(ATF Press, 2004) Macrae, Alistair; Mostert, Chris
From time to time particular texts and stories come into focus in the life of the church. This papare outlines some of the key biblical and historical paradigms which have framed thesde stories. Each is characterized by the past, and particularly the future eschatological horizons. This essay argues that the Jewish exilic experience, and the literature which came from it, are of particular currency for the church, when meshed with the eschatological outlook of Jesus.
And it was Good. Responding to God's Creation
(Anglican Consultative Council, 2012-02) Amos, Claire; Sherlock, Charles; Lyons, Stephen
Five studies on biblical ecology prepared for the (Anglican) Archbishop of Canterbury's 'Bible in the Life of the Church project, with insights from across the Anglican Communion.
Assistant Bishops in the Diocese of Melbourne: The Tension between Centralisation and Regionalisation
(Department of History, University of Melbourne, 2000) Ames, Stephen; Holden, Colin
This paper traces the way the different roles of assistant bishops to the archbishop of the day in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne reflect different issues in church and society. Beginning with the appointment of the first assistant bishop in 1934 the story continues to 2000 with the diocese having four assistant bishops, to serve a much smaller Anglican church. The formation of regions of episcopal care in 1970 brings to light a number of tensions between centralisation and regionalisation in the diocese from 1970 to 2000. The story begins by recalling the opening of the sermon at the consecration of an assistant bishop in 1989 when the archbishop began his sermon by noting the view held by some that an assistant bishop was a theological anomaly. The archbishop said this deserved to be considered in view of the action about to take place. In the preceding period since 1934 no one had suggested any such anomaly about assistant bishops. This is just one signal of the developing life of the church in this diocese and of the tensions this paper aims to discuss.
Australian Baptist Churches and the Marginalisation of Ethnicity
(Morling Press, 2016) Jackson, Darrell; Jackson, Darrell; Cronshaw, Darren
In this chapter I introduce the need for a theology of ethnicity and ethnic diversity that is biblical and contextually engaged. I intend to demonstrate its relevance to the search for Australian ecclesial practices that are sensitive to issues of identity, integration, power, and the embrace of ethnic particularity.
Australian Contextual Models of Pastoral Ministry
(LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Cronshaw, Darren
Australian historical images – the Aborigine, convict, bushman, gold digger, Anzac ‘digger’, and migrant – are a fruitful source for developing local models of ministry. Spiritual companions help people relate faith to everyday life. This model resonates with Aboriginal sensitivity to the sacred, and is at home with the Australian longing for everyday spirituality articulated by social commentators such as Michael Leunig. Chaplains get alongside people, although colonial chaplains were seen more as distant moral policemen and their evangelism was limited by their government employment. Shepherding was at home in the rural setting of the colonies, and continues to meaningfully express the nurturing aspects of local church ministry. The labour movement and the Australian value of a fair go suggest ministry as prophetic advocacy; and ministry as service fits Australian humanitarianism, the Anzac spirit and servant leadership. Finally, ministers as community hosts reflect God’s hospitality and the multicultural ethos of Australia. Pastoral ministry can be imagined and expressed by various models, and the most effective models for Australia will derive from and critique local culture.
Authentic Contextualization of Theology and Practice in Youth Ministry
(International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry, 2002-11-01) Hill, Graham
The contention of Hill is that the world of theological formation and reflection is often quite distinct from the realm of youth ministry practice. Many ministerial problems are directly related to a poor theology of youth ministry, and a poor ability to conduct a conversation between the two. Fragmented youth ministry practices, personal conflict and dissatisfaction, retreat from asking broad questions of programs and purposes, and unquestioning adoption of offshore solutions, are some of the results. For these reasons a well-developed theology of youth ministry is crucial to longevity, integrity, and theological and personal conviction in the life of the youth leader and pastor. This paper explores some broad theological concepts and applies them to the practice of youth ministry.
Baptists in Australia: A church with a heritage and a future
(Christian Research Association, 2013-05) Hughes, Philip; Cronshaw, Darren
The book begins with a broad overview of Baptist origins and Australian Baptist history. It offers brief discussion of Baptist distinctive beliefs and how Baptist churches are organised. A section of biographies of some Baptists heroes are included. The second half of the book focuses on detailed national statistics of Baptist churches and discussion of their implications for the mission of Baptists in Australia today, and begins to explore challenges for the future. Thus the book explores the history and current state of Baptists, in order to develop ministry and mission implications for the future of Baptists in Australia.
Bringing the generations together: The role of Appreciative Inquiry in a local church’s transformation for mission
(Australian Association for Mission Studies, 2012-06) Menzies, Andrew; ,
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is gaining in popularity and used as a tool for researchers to gain insight into the narratives that fuel a system. It is also becoming known as a methodology that allows holistic, system wide transformation. This paper documents the use of AI in a local church as a key tool used in the rediscovery of its missional imagination. The church was heavily conflicted and AI was employed to encourage various parties to begin to listen to each other and find areas and dreams that were held in common. The background and context of the church is explored and shown to be in need of adaptive (rather than technical) change. The AI questions used and the format of discussion groups is outlined and evaluated. Initial missional endeavours that arose out of this process are recorded. Concluding remarks are made about AI and its effectiveness in guiding a conflicted local church towards health, a positive outlook for its future, a stirring of a missional imagination and examples of how this began to lead to engagement in local mission.
Calling and Vocation: The Grace and of Unfolding Identity and Purpose in Christ
(Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2023-01) Gilbert, Sean; Trist, Richard.
Canon 552: The Removal of a Parochial Vicar
(Canon Law Society of America, 2011) Waters, Ian; Euart, Sharon; Alesandro, John; Green, Thomas
A pastor is dissatisfied with the work of his parochial vicar and has not been able to come to a satisfactory understanding with him about the matter. Does the pastor have the right to send his parochial vicar away from the parish, and what procedures should he follow? What is the correct course of action on the part of a parochial vicar who is told to leave the parish with a few days notice?
Canons 1214, 1223 and 1226: Change to Ownership and Purpose of a Church
(Canon Law Society of America, 2011) Waters, Ian; Euart, Sharon; Alesandro, John; Green, Thomas
In 1910, a certain family in a rural community, Summer Hill, donated some land to the parish so that a rural church could be built to serve the local needs, the parish church being fifteen miles away. Although this church has served the local community well, its need is now questioned because of fewer priests, a diminishing rural population, and easy access to the parish church. The grandson of the original donors, objecting to the possible closure of this church, has requested that, since his ancestors donated the land and assisted in building the church, it should be returned to him, so that his family can use it as a chapel. The pastor questions whether this is lawful under canon law.
"The Changing Context for Ministry in Australia and New Zealand."
(Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2023-01) Kelly, Michael; Trist, Richard
Christian Ministry: Interdisciplinary Reimaginations in Changing Times
(Christian World Imprints, 2021) Varughese, V. S.; Varkey, Mothy
Church in Public Space
(ATF Press, 2006) Whiteley, Raewynne; Kaye, Bruce

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