How to Make Great Appointments in the Church - Calling, competence and chemistry (The SPCK Library of Ministry) - Softcover

'With step-by-step strategies, encouragements to prayerful reflection and creative use of story, the authors take us by the hand and help us through what can be a minefield. This is a book that is needed in every church, everywhere, whatever the denomination or brand. Highly recommended.' --Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster

'The strength of this book is that it not only addresses the many (often confusing) practical and logistical issues which confront congregations when their pastor moves on, but it also addresses head on the complex emotional dynamics of such a transition for those left behind. Managing these well is the key to making confident and creative appointments.' --Father Alan Gyle, Diocese of London

'This excellent book will help your church make the right choices about church staff. Packed with wisdom, experience and humility. Make sure your church has a copy.' --Dr Krish Kandiah, Executive Director: Churches in Mission, at the Evangelical Alliance

The book is designed to provide practical help to those involved in filling a vacancy, showing how to make it a good process and end with a good appointment. At the same time, it is useful to clergy seeking appointments, and senior clergy actually making the appointments.