Martin Gaskell points out that Welby is apparently going to receive a knighthood. Yet he has overseen the managed decline of the Church of England and has focused on politics, the environment and international affairs rather than preaching the gospels.
Here are some more comments on the ‘Vision and Strategy’ from Bishop Guli’s lecture
”At the moment, the regime remains in power, controlling the money, media and message. But something stronger than sullen resentment has been born out of this ongoing safeguarding omnishambles. Some…
Even in the bad times through which we are living, the chances of a terrorist attack in rural England are vanishingly low. Charles Moore asks whether churchwardens should really be…
“Over the past decade, the number of churches in use has fallen from about 42,000 to 39,800, according to The Bierley Research Consultancy. With no support from central authorities, it’s…
David Lamming points out, the Patronage (Benefice) Measure of 1986 which allows bishops to start looking for a new priest before a priest leaves his post. Read original document here
Thanks to the report, we can list lessons that ought to be learnt by diocesescontemplating similar actions. A sense of place should never be underestimated. Children in schools rather than…