Published by Rachel Noel on 2nd July 2018

Issue 38, June 2018

In this issue: From the chair: David reflects on the use of evidence in church life. Modem goes digital! Modem subscription methods are now available Transition Reflection: Weaving stories as ministry moves from one context to another – which threads to put down, which to keep? News Resources of the month Book review – Alive…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 2nd July 2018

Issue 37, February 2018

In this post-Conference special issue: •           From the Chair:  Monkeys and Emails, David Sims •           Conference Report:  The role of the Church outside Sundays, Sue Miller, Jonathan Emptage and David Sims •           Conference Reflections, John Adair •           Quotable Conference, John Samways •           News:  CABE, MODEM Matters and Conference 2018 (Thursday, 29 November) •           Book Review: …

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Published by Rachel Noel on 2nd July 2018

Issue 36, November 17

In this slightly shorter, pre-Conference, issue: ·         From the Chair: Death by Initiative, David Sims ·         MODEM Conference, December 2017:  What is the Church for? Mobilising and organizing beyond Sunday morning ·         ‘Changing Church: Transformational Change and Transforming Communities’, Susanna Wesley Foundation Annual Conference Report by Sue Miller View Modem Matters If you want to…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

Issue 35, July 2017

In this issue: •        Class, anger and personal encounter, Douglas Board •        MODEM Conference, December 2017:  What is the Church for? Mobilising and organizing beyond Sunday morning •        From the Chair: Time Wisdom, David Sims •        ‘Leaven: The Hidden Power of Culture in…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

Issue 34, April 2017

In this Issue: Giving up Pink: A Lenten Journey, Rachel Noel’s transformational account From the Chair, David Sims on managerialism and the Church Book Review: The Kingdom at Work Project, Reviewed by Mike Butterworth Forthcoming Event: Leadership, Spirituality and Education Conference, Arkansas, US, May 2017 I hope you enjoy reading the information and views in…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

Issue 33, December 2016

Conference Special Issue: From the Chair: Facing a world of post-truth, lies and uncertainty Behind the scenes: Modem 1-Day Conference, Rachel Noel The Centre for Leadership Learning at Sarum College, Tim Harle Modem Conference 2016 Report: Organisation encounters theology, David Sims Book Review by Andrew Henley: The Minister as Entrepreneur Book Review by Vaughan S…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

The Kingdom at Work Project: A Communal Approach to Mission in the Workplace, by David Clark. Reviewed by Mike Butterworth

This is a weighty book which contains both theoretical and practical advice on what the subtitle says. It would be a daunting task to read through and I agree with the endorsement of London Business School Fellow Peter Challen, that it is a ‘brilliant work-book for the servant-leader who genuinely starts where others are in…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

Live the Work You Love: Creating Your Business Legacy by Peter Hyson. Reviewed by Michael Lofthouse

When I first started to read this book I questioned was I the right person to undertake its review?  I have always felt secure in who and where I was in my life’s journey.  This self-generated certainty has served me well in over 40 years in senior management roles, but perhaps it was also a…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 11th September 2017

The Minister as Entrepreneur: Leading and growing the Church in an age of rapid change by Michael Volland. Reviewed by Andrew Henley

This short book sets out to explore attitudes towards, opportunities for and constraints facing ordained church leaders who attempt to adopt entrepreneurial strategies towards their work and ministry. The author is a former military chaplain and parish missioner, and currently teaches at an Anglican theological college. The book itself draws heavily on research conducted in…

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Published by Rachel Noel on 15th September 2016

Issue 32, July 2016

Announcing Modem’s 2016 One Day Conference, 16 November 2016: Organisation encounters Theology: Making sense of ministries in a changing world Germinate Leadership Programme ESRC seminar, The Development of Ethical Leaders Welcome to new Treasurer & Trustee, Rachel Whitelaw   Free to members. Click here if you have not received your copy. If you want to become a…

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