PRACTICAL THEOLOGY IN ACTION Christian thinking in the service of church and society
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- You lead a congregation or ministry seeking applied theology.
- You want theology tied to pastoral practice and social issues.
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- You seek dense academic theory or specialist theological jargon.
- You want a strictly historical or biblical commentary.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
Summary
Ballard and Pritchard translate theological reflection into concrete practices for churches and communities, linking doctrine to pastoral care, mission and social responsibility in accessible, action-oriented chapters.
Edition on file: 2000 • SPCK • 200 pages • ISBN 9780281050123.
Why this book now
As churches navigate social change and public debate, this clear, practice-focused guide helps leaders connect faith with community action and policy engagement.
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Light Short sit-downs
About 200 pages of concise chapters—suitable for steady individual reading or as a term-long course text and practical staff reading over several weeks.
What stands out here
This SPCK edition emphasizes accessible, action-oriented material that bridges theological reflection and everyday church practices.
Best way to approach it
Read chapters selectively and reflectively, pairing theory sections with local case studies or discussion groups to test ideas in real congregational contexts.
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