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Helen Cameron

    As a practical theologian, Helen Cameron explores the connections between the pastoral, practical, and political realms. She leads Public Affairs for The Salvation Army, advocating for policy changes on behalf of those the organization serves. A founding director of the Oxford Centre for Ecclesiology and Practical Theology, her work bridges faith and societal practice. Her scholarship delves into how theology can inform and impact contemporary social issues.

    Living in the Gaze of God
    Just Mission
    Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing
    Studying Local Churches
    Resourcing Mission
    • Resourcing Mission

      • 170 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Offers the missing link between missiological thinking and the practical theological thinking about the task of mobilising local churches. This title shows how practical theology and mission and ministry need to work together and draw on each other's resources to strengthen the work of the church.

      Resourcing Mission
    • Studying Local Churches

      A Handbook

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the study of local churches, this practical handbook equips readers with essential tools, analytical methods, and research skills. It caters to a diverse audience, including final-year undergraduates, Master's students, student ministers, church leaders, and policymakers, all of whom seek to deepen their understanding of local faith communities.

      Studying Local Churches
    • Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

      Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing
    • Just Mission

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book explores the revitalization of local churches in social action, highlighting initiatives like street pastors and food banks. It emphasizes the fresh expressions movement in evangelism, aiming to connect with those outside traditional church settings. By linking activism to democratic processes, it advocates for justice through pastoral relationships formed during these efforts. Helen Cameron presents a theologically grounded approach to help church leaders navigate contemporary challenges, showcasing the relevance of public theology in their work.

      Just Mission
    • Living in the Gaze of God

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Living in the Gaze of God offers an accessible exploration of the theme of ministerial accountability through the lens of one reflective tool - that of formal supervision of ministerial practice.

      Living in the Gaze of God