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Resources

CHRISM has published a resource book which poses some of the questions or reflections which face Christians working in secular environments. Click here to see further details of the Theology Resource Book.

Members of CHRISM have written brief occasional papers on topics considered to be of general importance to Ministers in Secular Employment. Click here for further details.

The Coventry Diocese first published a booklet entitled 'Reflections on Ministry in Secular Employment' in 2000. It was distributed widely within that diocese and in many other places both nationally and internationally. It has now been reprinted and reissued, as people have continued to find it useful as they explore their own ministry. Its purpose is to encourage other people to tell their stories of their work and reflect theologically on where God is in all this. The book is structured to present personal stories on each left hand page and corresponding reflection on the right hand page. Some brief biographical details are summarised at the front of the book.

Since the publication of the first edition a number of the contributors have changed roles in work and life. Some have retired from paid work and, sadly, some have died. The personal biographies have therefore been updated, but the core of the document, the descriptions of the practicalities of their working lives and their theological reflection on the presence and activity of God in their work, have been left unchanged. The second edition is dedicated to the memory of Richard and Nigel.

Please contact CHRISM via email if you would like a copy.