A voyage of discovery – Deepening discipleship in Messy Churches and beyond
Explore how Messy Church can help grow discipleship through creative, research-backed approaches across three dioceses.
Community sport and wellbeing ministry: Developing an evidence base
A research report prepared for the Diocese of Gloucester and Sportily by Mark Balcar and Andrew Parker, March 2022.
Diocesan approaches to faith, sport and wellbeing
This report maps diocesan developments in sport and wellbeing ministry, emphasising faith-based contributions.
Exploring faith journeys
A fascinating report about how people grow in faith, offered by an experienced Christian researcher.
Exploring spiritual growth amongst 18-35 year olds
Discover the key learning from harnessing the power of community organising for numerical and spiritual church growth.
Exploring Sports Ministry in the UK
An academic paper for the Journal of Religion and Society exploring the potential of sports ministry in the UK.
Faith and belonging among children in a hybrid intergenerational church
Research from the Diocese of Ely shares the impact of intergenerational church on the faith development of children.
From Anecdote to Evidence
This report seeks to identify successful ministries and to understand the reasons behind numerical growth.
Growing Faith in minster communities
Find out what happened in this minster community when teachers’ spirituality was given the chance to grow.
Growing leaders on urban estates
Discover practical insights for empowering mission and evangelism in urban estates.
Happiness Clubs
Can long-term parish church/school relationships be jumpstarted through an intergenerational happiness club?
How churches and schools can support the spiritual development of children
Research from the Diocese of Guildford gathers fascinating insights into what helps children to grow spiritually.
Organising for Growth: Growing inner-city churches in number, depth and impact
Discover the key learning from harnessing the power of community organising for numerical and spiritual church growth.
Research Project: Empowering Parents
Researchers from Liverpool Hope University have been looking at how to empower parents to nurture their child’s faith.
Sport and the Church of England: Research Report
Research Report for the Diocese of London and Sport England on the opportunities of sports ministry in London and nationally.
Using theological reflection between priests and headteachers
Research from the Diocese of Canterbury considers theological and practical ideas about activity in churches and schools.
