'Anyone contemplating the future shape of the Church will find here an accessible, practical and prayerful tool for understanding pioneer ministry.' Charity Hamilton, fresh expressions pioneer and church planter. Shier-Jones offers a theological and practical guide for pioneer ministers (both ordained and lay) and mission-minded congregations on how to initiate and support fresh expressions of Church. Drawing on Scripture as well as real-life case studies, she illustrates best practice - and highlights the possible dangers - in working to transform a God-given vision for mission into a reality. 

Revd Dr. Angela Shier-Jones is a presbyter in the Methodist Church and is a member of the Connexional 'Fresh Ways' team which is mandated to support and encourage fresh expressions of Church throughout the British Methodist Church. Her most recent publications include the edited volume The Making of Ministry and (with Luke Curran) Methodist Present Potential.