A selection of reading lists. You can find an additional long list of texts on our further reading page.
A. Starting out
The best introductory texts for fresh expressions of church is:
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Michael Moynagh, Rob Peabody, Monarch, 2016, 978-085721765-3
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Being Church, Doing Life
Michael Moynagh, Monarch, 2014, 978-085721493-5 |
The remaining books are sorted alphabetically by author surname.
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Cave Refectory Road: Monastic Rhythms for contemporary living
Ian Adams, Canterbury Press Norwich, 2010 978-184825028-4 |
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Running Over Rocks: Spiritual Practices to Transform Tough Times
Ian Adams, Canterbury Press Norwich, 2013 978-184825168-7 |
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mission-shaped church: church planting and fresh expressions of church in a changing context (2nd edition)
Graham Cray, CHP, 2009 (2004) 978-071514189-2 |
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Christianity Rediscovered (SCM Classics)
Vincent J. Donovan, SCM Press, 2001 (SPCK, 1978) 978-033402855-0 |
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After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry, and Christian discipleship in an age of uncertainty
John Drane, Darton, Longman & Todd, 2008 978-023252654-7 |
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Mission-shaped and Rural: growing churches in the countryside
Sally Gaze, CHP, 2006 978-071514084-0 |
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Fresh! An introduction to fresh expressions of church and pioneer ministry
David Goodhew, Andrew Roberts, Michael Volland, SCM Press, 2012 978-033404387-4 |
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expressions: making a difference
Norman Ivison, Fresh Expressions, 2011 978-095600054-5 |
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authentic faith: fresh expressions of church amongst young adults
Beth Keith, Fresh Expressions, 2013 978-095600057-6 |
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Pioneers 4 Life: Explorations in Theology and Wisdom for Pioneering Leaders
David Male (ed), BRF, 2011 978-184101827-0 |
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Starting and sustaining a fresh expression of church (Share booklets 01-08)
Michael Moynagh with Andy Freeman, John Preston, Andrew Roberts, Fresh Expressions, 2013 978-095681230-8 Further Share booklets are available on a variety of topics. |
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emergingchurch.intro
Michael Moynagh, Monarch, 2004 978-185424664-6 |
B. Going deeper
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Church for every context: An introduction to theology and practice
Michael Moynagh, SCM Press, 2012 978-033404369-0 |
The remaining books are sorted alphabetically by author surname.
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Fresh Expressions in the Mission of the Church
CHP/St Andrew's Press, 2012 978-071514295-0 |
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Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission
David Bosch, Orbis, 1991 978-088344719-2 |
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making disciples in fresh expressions of church
Graham Cray, Fresh Expressions, 2013 978-095600058-3 |
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Ancient Faith, Future Mission: new monasticism as fresh expression of church
Graham Cray (ed), Ian Mobsby (ed), Canterbury Press Norwich, 2010 978-184825044-4 |
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Ancient Faith, Future Mission: fresh expressions of church and the Kingdom of God
Graham Cray (ed), Ian Mobsby (ed), Aaron Kennedy (ed), Canterbury Press Norwich, 2012 978-1848250918 |
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Discerning Leadership: Cooperating with the Go-Between God
Graham Cray, Grove Books, 2010 978-185174764-1 |
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Mission-shaped Questions: Defining issues for today's church
Steven Croft (ed), CHP, 2008 978-071514153-3 |
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Ancient Faith, Future Mission: fresh expressions in the sacramental tradition
Steven Croft (ed), Ian Mobsby (ed), Canterbury Press Norwich, 2009 978-185311973-6 |
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The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Church
Michael Frost, Alan Hirsch, Hendrickson, 2003 978-156563659-0 |
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Exiles: Living Missionally in a Post Christian Culture
Michael Frost, Baker Academic, 2006 978-080104627-8 |
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Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Communities in Postmodern Cultures
Eddie Gibbs, Ryan Bolger, SPCK, 2006 978-028105791-7 |
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The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church
Alan Hirsch, Leonard Sweet, Brazos, 2007 978-158743164-7 |
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Messy Church Theology: Exploring the significance of Messy Church for the wider church
George Lings, Messy Church, 2013 978-085746171-1 |
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Making Disciples in Messy Church: Growing Faith in an All-age Community
Paul Moore, Messy Church, 2013 978-085746218-3 |
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Evaluating Fresh Expressions: explorations in emerging church
Martyn Percy (ed), Louise Nelstrop (ed), Canterbury Press Norwich, 2008 978-185311816-6 |
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God-Shaped Mission: Theological and Practical Perspectives from the Rural Church
Alan Smith, Canterbury Press Norwich, 2008 978-185311807-4 |
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Fresh Expressions of Church: Fishing Nets or Safety Nets?
Matt Stone, Grove Books, 2010 978-185174774-0 |
C. Stories and examples
Sorted alphabetically by author surname.
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Snapshots – stories from the edge
Church Army's Research Unit, 2014-current Church Army's Research Unit, 2009-13, encountersontheedge.org.uk |
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Church on the Edge: Principles and real life stories of 21st century mission
Nick Cuthbert, Chris Stoddard, RUN, 2006 978-186024551-0 |
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Mixed Up Blessing: A New Encounter with Being Church
Barbara Glasson, Inspire, 2006 978-185852305-7 |
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I Am Somewhere Else: Gospel Reflections from an Emerging Church
Barbara Glasson, Darton, Longman & Todd, 2006 978-023252597-7 |
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expressions: the dvd – 1: stories of church for a changing culture
Norman Ivison, CHP, 2006 978-071514095-6 |
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expressions: the dvd – 2: changing church in every place
Norman Ivison, CHP, 2007 978-071514128-1 |
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Sanctus: fresh expressions of church in the sacramental tradition
Norman Ivison, Fresh Expressions, 2009 978-095600053-8 |
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Church Unplugged: Remodelling Church without Losing Your Soul
Dave Male, Authentic Media, 2008 978-185078792-1 |
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Messy Church: Fresh ideas for building a Christ-centred community (2nd edition)
Lucy Moore, Messy Church, 2011 978-085746145-2 |
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Messy Church 2: Ideas for discipling a Christ-centred community (2nd edition)
Lucy Moore, Messy Church, 2012 978-085746230-5 |
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Through the Pilgrim Door: Pioneering a Fresh Expression of Church
Michael Volland, DC Cook, 2009 978-184291399-4 |
D. Blogs
Jonny Baker |
Steve Hollinghurst |
Ben Edson |
Norman Ivison |
Andrew Jones |
Lucy Moore |
Richard Sudworth |