Reports
Effective Christian Presence and Enterprise
What makes Christian engagement in community
transformation effective? How can effective community work be developed?
Download the groundbreaking findings of 2 years
of research with 19 innovative Christian groups in the Yorkshire and Humber
region. The ECPE project, a joint piece of work with Faithworks, has aimed to
identify, learn from, encourage and sustain enterprising forms of Christian
"presence", looking at 19 very diverse "presences" from across the region,
encompassing social enterprises, local churches, Christian charities, community
projects, arts-initiatives, and much more. We have asked:
What are the assets and drivers? What are the barriers? What can be replicated
elsewhere? The report focuses on the new kinds of leadership the church needs;
the importance of volunteers and the need for churches to improve their
practices; the centrality of partnership; the need for more flexible resources;
the question of sustainability; the importance of the highest quality; and the
need for better team approaches.
you can download the
full report
the
case studies
the
executive summary.
In order to comment on the report, you can post a
comment on the
faithworks
website.
Angels & Advocates:
church social action in Yorkshire and the Humber
Angels & Advocates,
an A4 72 page colour report, provides a measure of the significance of the
churches in the region and a benchmark for church leaders and partners in
moving forward. Stories from around the region highlight good practice, but
areas of weakness and opportunities for development are also identified.
The report contributes significantly to our understanding of the economic
and social life of the region. Separate Summary and Bible Study packs also
available.
“I think it works
really well – including your attempt to estimate the costs and benefits
involved. This is really useful stuff.” Professor Robin Gill,
University of Kent and Canterbury.
“It is a stunning
piece of work.” Revd Canon Dr Martyn Percy, Director, Lincoln
Theological Institute.
Full report £5.00
plus £1.00 p+p (standard price)
Full report £3.50 plus £1.00 p+p (Yorkshire & Humber church)
Summary report £1.00 for 10 copies plus £2.00 p+p.
Angels & Advocates Bible Study Packs £1.00 plus 75p p+p
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Sowing the Seed: church and rural renaissance in Yorkshire and
the Humber
This report, a sister report
to Angels & Advocates, gives a snapshot of the countryside at a time
of huge change, analyses current policy and sees ways forward for rural communities.
It also celebrates the significance of the rural church and of faith in action,
encourages churches to engage in social action and to promote good practice,
and facilitates strategic developments through partnerships of churches,
public agencies and voluntary organisations. A4 71 page report in full colour
with photographs.
“Whilst the central
role of the rural church is known and understood at regional level, Sowing
the Seed begins to highlight the extent of the need and of the response." Gordon
Kingston, Rural Director, Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber.
“Sowing the Seed
is an excellent report which will be held up to the church as to what is
required and what can be achieved and to regional agencies to determine
overall rural strategy.” Gordon Gatward, Chairman of the Arthur
Rank Centre.
This report is now out of print. You can browse and download a pdf of the full
report here for free. Contact CRC meanwhile if you have
difficulty downloading this version
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Sticking Together
Community Cohesion: a response to the debate
The first Keynote report
from CRC, which tackle fundamental issues on the interface of faith and society.
Sticking Together highlights the issues raised by reports commissioned following
the northern city riots of 2001 that remain in large to be tackled. A 2 colour
A5 32 page report.
Full report £4.00 plus 50p p+p
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Enterprising Faith:
Faith in the social economy
The second in the keynote
report series written by Liz Carnelley, Enterprising Faith aims to inform and provoke thought
and discussion on church and the social economy. It provides a context for
churches to review their role in providing a variety of services aimed at
promoting the 'common good' by concisely explaining what is meant by the social
economy and raising issues and suggestions about the role of faith
organisations. A 2 colour A5 32 page report.
Full report £4.00 plus
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More Than Happy:
The role of faith in wellbeing
In Liz Carnelley's third keynote
report, the focus is on what affects our wellbeing and the role that faith plays
in the wellbeing of the individual and the community. As well as listing issues
for churches, the report's analysis and recommendations challenge policy makers
to look beyond economic development. A 2 colour A5 32 page report.
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