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'Truth' is a difficult subject in a pluralistic culture. Yet the preacher's call is to be a speaker of truth - the truth of God in Jesus Christ. Samuel Wells reflects on the practice of speaking about God, faith, the Bible, discipleship, resurrection, salvation, politics and truth, and on preaching that resonates in particular contexts.

Striking Out is a spiritual diary of Stephen Cottrell's pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Comprising reflections, prayer poems and evocative images from the road, together with poetry which Stephen has written for many years, this is an intimate and honest account of the profound effect of the age-old tradition of going on pilgrimage.

This collection of exquisite meditations is vintage Michael Mayne. Originally given as a series of retreat addresses, it focuses on timeless aspects of spiritual experience, including silence, redemption and seeing with the heart.

The first collection of Malcolm Guite's widely acclaimed columns on the back page of the Church Times. His perceptive musings draw together everyday events and encounters, journeys, poetry, stories, memory and a sense of the sacred to open a door into a new and enchanted world.

Drawing on his extensive experience in pastoral ministry and spiritual direction, Christopher Chapman explores the parallels between personal growth and nurturing a garden.

Michael Perham shaped the worship of the Church of England as we know it today. This collection brings together the very best of his unpublished writings to offer inspiring reflections on the seasons of the Christian year.

Enfolded in Christ helps priests develop a healthy spiritual life to sustain them through the demands of their calling. The author draws on extensive experience in pastoral supervision and spiritual direction to help priests cultivate spiritual practices that will nurture awareness of Christ, sustain holy living and foster personal well-being.

This practical companion to creating pastoral liturgies arises from the vibrant ministry of St Martin-in-the-Fields and is designed to aid local ministry teams in devising forms of worship outside and beyond the scope of authorised church liturgy, yet in sympathy with its purposes and structures.

At foot of cover title: Alcuin Club and the Group for Renewal of Worship.

A companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society. It addresses issues which often remain unspoken, inviting dialogue, reflection, honest self-examination and the courage to share struggles and dilemmas with others.

It is often claimed that local churches provide a significant proportion of social care today. In this important new study, Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin's in the Fields and the Salvation Army's Russell Rook consider the reality of the church's social work today to offer compelling and concrete recommendations for the future.

All Things Anglican offers a lively and accessible introduction to Anglicanism for anyone wanting to know what makes it distinctive. Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about another denomination or would like to join an Anglican Church, this guide will introduce you to the ways of the Church of England.

City of God is a moving, prophetic account of the divine in daily life. It tells the story of one day in Sara's ministry: Ash Wednesday, when she carries ashes out of church to public places. Sara explores the profound meanings set loose by touching the forehead of a stranger and paints an unforgettable picture of the search for God all around us.

This handbook aims to ensure sound understanding and good practice for all involved in the church's ministry of healing at local level. The book offers excellent, well balanced teaching on healing by rooting it in the wider context of the prayer of the church.

This beautiful collection of meditative prayers offers a profoundly valuable resource for clergy and congregation, for worship preparation and the liturgy. Will help all who read them to engage in worship with a greater sense of expectation.

Offers insights into the kind of prayer that enables us to bring the whole of our being to God, and to let the power released into the world by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus flow through our hearts and into the world.

The journey through grief is the loneliest of all and an understanding companion can be like a lifeline when all else seems in turmoil. This title presents an anthology that gathers together some of the prayers, Bible readings, poems and letters that helped the author cope with the deaths of her daughter, her son and her husband.

This worship anthology contains contributions from writers around the world, designed to broaden the ability to see Christ in others. The prayers and readings can be used as intercessions, sermon and teaching illustrations, short dramas, or in small groups for reflection.

Timeless wisdom and striking contemporary relevance meet in this original exploration of the journey of the human soul toward God, the stages of spiritual growth through which we will reach our goal and difficulties we will encounter along the way.

For Sundays and Holy Days, here is a collection of patristic prayers to be used in preparation for Holy Communion. This collection is suitable for use in conjunction with "Common Worship", "The Sunday Missal" and other liturgies.

An introduction to the life and thought of Hildegard of Bingen - theologian, mystic, poet and musician. Her ideas about healing, the arts, science and theology and the interdependence of male and female have extraordinary relevance for today.

This delightful book offers an introduction to praying with a rosary. Suitable for busy people and contemplatives alike, the book highlights how the rosary provides a unique way of meditating on the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus. Text and illustration combine in The Rosary to produce a feast for the senses and nourishment for the soul.

Many striking and memorable questions are included in this richly diverse anthology of spiritual writings. The collection portrays the courage with which many men and women through the ages have witnessed to their faith.

A new, enlarged edition of the groundbreaking 'No Women in Holy Orders?', gathering historical evidence to show that women were ordained as deacons in the first ten centuries of the Church, and identifiying over 120 known female deacons.

In this compelling follow-up to Incarnational Ministry: Being with the Church, Wells explores what it means for mission-minded Christians and churches to be with the world.

Alleluia is our Song draws together a collection of Michael Mayne's profound and beautiful seasonal reflections for the great fifty days from Easter Day to Pentecost, arguably the greatest season of the Church's year.

Dave Walker, cartoonist, cyclist, web editor and former church and youth worker, is the UK's most shrewd observer of the quirks of church life. His distinctive Guide to the Church cartoons appear weekly in the Church Times. This is his sixth cartoon collection.

A new edition of the popular `office' hymn book, Hymns for Prayer and Praise provides carefully-selected hymns for the daily monastic office, the Calendar of Saints and the seasons of the Christian year. First published in 1996, this new edition has been updated in light of Common Worship: Daily Prayer.

Charles Gore (1853-1932) is a towering figure in Anglicanism whose writings and lectures shaped theological discussion for decades. They still offer a comprehensive vision of the Christian faith and provide a platform for exploring key issues in social and economic justice. This collection of his writings draws on published and unpublished works.

Reflecting on the work of writers such as Salman Rushdie and bands such as the Manic Street Preachers, this Lent book explores the desert in today's world and teaches us to hear the voices of these unlikely prophets who tell the truth about the human condition and challenge us to change.