Thrive

<p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Multi-parish benefices are the pattern of the future. Pam MacNoughton addresses their unique needs in this guide blending creativity with a theologically and pastorally informed approach. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>She provides practical solutions and fresh ideas based on tried and tested methods for local churches struggling with declining attendance and complex contexts. She aims to equip churches to:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>· Discern their vocation and play their part in God's mission;</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>· Work well together across the benefice and within individual churches;</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>· Develop suitable leadership structures;</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>· Navigate culture change with creativity wisdom and care;</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>· Grow in confidence and be energised by faith. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>This book accompanies the Church Pastoral Aid Society's established THRIVE programme which supports and trains clergy and congregations in multi-parish benefices.</span></p>