Issue 11 - AVAILABLE NOW

Dear friends,

We are pleased to share with you the June 2026 newest issue of the JCMin with sincere thanks to Tim Mullins our outgoing Editor.

We have reverted to online only again but some hardcopy back issues 7-9 re still available on the CRA website.

We do hope you enjoy reading it.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Editorial

Peer Reviewed Articles

Toward a Multidimensional Understanding of Practical Theology for Ministry

The Christian Faith and Meaning in Life at the Council of Nicaea and Now

Professional in the Church, Amateur in Christ

The Counter-Cultural Leadership of the Servant

The New Zealand Model for Psychological Assessment for Cross-Cultural Mission

Is The Role of Women in Church a Gospel Issue?

Towards a practical Christian Ethic of Dementia

Is the Problem that Faith is Two Sizes Too Small?

 

Pastoral Reflection

Forgotten Ministry?

 

Research Notes

Toward a Novel Approach to LGBTQ+ Christians

 

Book Reviews

 

"Some common themes are found in the diverse collection of articles in this edition of the
Journal of Contemporary Ministry. All ministry and its roots in practical theology
involves holding together the experience of human beings and the traditions of faith,
without letting one dominate the other. This involves ministry which is humble and
respectful of all people, women and men, gay and straight, people suffering dementia and
those whose cognitive capacities are not impaired. This edition reminds us not just to hold
fast to the pattern of servant leadership which lies at the very heart of our faith, but as people in ministry, we must respect their personal experience and seek to minister in
ways which honour that."

Philip Hughes
Acting Editor