Susan Durber

A Historical Theology of Worship

Preaching & Worship

“There are passionate arguments in churches today about the content and style of worship, and words like ‘freedom’ and ‘participation’ are weaponized. Here, by contrast, is thoughtful reflection that highlights the freedom that must be God’s too, a freedom that thrives on order and, like a soaring jazz saxophone, is grounded in a tradition, yet always new and transforming. A book that takes worship seriously as theology, while grounded in practice too.”

Dogmatic Ecclesiology

Theology

“Tom Greggs refuses the temptation to make ecclesiology about the usual second-order things of polity and institution. He offers instead a resoundingly theological account of the place of the church within the work of God. Clear-eyed about the state we are in, he renders more exciting an understanding of what the Holy Spirit is doing in creating a church. The result is a timely contribution to the church, which is (as he reminds us) a priestly church, a church for the world. This is a truly exhilarating read, with many 'Ah, of course' moments, a generosity towards his sources, and a searing clarity of argument. It brings so much to the ecumenical table, of the very fullest expression of church.”

Gospel Voices

Preaching & Worship

“These inspired short pieces turn words into flesh, as characters from the Gospels tell their stories. With humor and humanity, Neil Thorogood brings them to life before our eyes. These wonderful monologues, deeply faithful to the text and fed with both learning and imagination, open pages you thought you had closed. Whether read in private, or from the Sunday lectern, they will intrigue, move, and bless.”

The Quest for Authority

Theology

“If you enjoy looking squarely at the realities of church beneath the aspirations, you will relish every page. This book reveals moments when culture, compliance, and money hold power when the authorities we name (Scripture, tradition, councils of the church) become more muted. When all churches are both questioning and questing for authorities to depend on, here is a vivid story of how urgent, and challenging, the task has become.”