The Reverend Prebendary Dr Graham Dodds is Principal of the School of Formation, Diocese of Bath and Wells and and advisor of the Bishop of Bath and Wells in educational matters. Mervyn Davies is Scholar-in-Residence at Sarum College, Salisbury, and honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Bristol University.

‘In times of tumultuous change - especially for the church - either insulation or invention is a natural response: reverting to assertions about Eternal Truth, or casting about in hopes of catching current wisdom. This book takes neither course; rather, by surveying a wide range of theologians from ages past and present, it provides an historical warrant for employing creative imagination in developing Christian leaders. This book is an especially articulate appeal for the role of empowered lay leadership in the reformation of the Church.' - The Rev. Dr. David J. Schlafer, Homiletical Formation, Bethesda, MD, USA.

• 1. A changing church in a changing world?; 2 Growing the People of God in a post-Christian context: the Augustinian option developed.; 3 Leadership, ecclesiology and mission - foundational roles and models of Church.; 4 A Model of Foundational roles: All in it together; 5 Power, Authority and Conflict; 6 Change and continuity: finding new forms of fidelity to the founding vision.; 7 Maintenance versus mission or "what persuaded the Israelites?"; 8 Our time: God, others and myself.; 9 Church as a learning community; 10 Resurrection-Servant Leadership; Conclusion.

The Reverend Prebendary Dr Graham Dodds is Principal of the School of Formation, Diocese of Bath and Wells and and advisor of the Bishop of Bath and Wells in educational matters. Mervyn Davies is Scholar-in-Residence at Sarum College, Salisbury, and honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Bristol University.

‘In times of tumultuous change - especially for the church - either insulation or invention is a natural response: reverting to assertions about Eternal Truth, or casting about in hopes of catching current wisdom. This book takes neither course; rather, by surveying a wide range of theologians from ages past and present, it provides an historical warrant for employing creative imagination in developing Christian leaders. This book is an especially articulate appeal for the role of empowered lay leadership in the reformation of the Church.' - The Rev. Dr. David J. Schlafer, Homiletical Formation, Bethesda, MD, USA.

• 1. A changing church in a changing world?; 2 Growing the People of God in a post-Christian context: the Augustinian option developed.; 3 Leadership, ecclesiology and mission - foundational roles and models of Church.; 4 A Model of Foundational roles: All in it together; 5 Power, Authority and Conflict; 6 Change and continuity: finding new forms of fidelity to the founding vision.; 7 Maintenance versus mission or "what persuaded the Israelites?"; 8 Our time: God, others and myself.; 9 Church as a learning community; 10 Resurrection-Servant Leadership; Conclusion.

The Reverend Prebendary Dr Graham Dodds is Principal of the School of Formation, Diocese of Bath and Wells and and advisor of the Bishop of Bath and Wells in educational matters. Mervyn Davies is Scholar-in-Residence at Sarum College, Salisbury, and honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Bristol University.

‘In times of tumultuous change - especially for the church - either insulation or invention is a natural response: reverting to assertions about Eternal Truth, or casting about in hopes of catching current wisdom. This book takes neither course; rather, by surveying a wide range of theologians from ages past and present, it provides an historical warrant for employing creative imagination in developing Christian leaders. This book is an especially articulate appeal for the role of empowered lay leadership in the reformation of the Church.' - The Rev. Dr. David J. Schlafer, Homiletical Formation, Bethesda, MD, USA.

• 1. A changing church in a changing world?; 2 Growing the People of God in a post-Christian context: the Augustinian option developed.; 3 Leadership, ecclesiology and mission - foundational roles and models of Church.; 4 A Model of Foundational roles: All in it together; 5 Power, Authority and Conflict; 6 Change and continuity: finding new forms of fidelity to the founding vision.; 7 Maintenance versus mission or "what persuaded the Israelites?"; 8 Our time: God, others and myself.; 9 Church as a learning community; 10 Resurrection-Servant Leadership; Conclusion.