Books by Steven Croft

Bible reading notes based on the Common Worship Lectionary. Ideal for anyone seeking a structured quiet time. Now returning for the church year 2011/2012.

At the first anniversary of lockdown, Steven Croft examines what the 'comfortable words' in Isaiah have to say to us, and through nine reflections offers a message of Easter hope.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This third book in the Follow Stage, The Commandments, explores priorities, reverence, rest, respect, rectitude and reliability.

Steven Croft, the next Bishop of Oxford, traces the nature and the exercise of leadership throughout the Bible in its record of ambitious rulers, reluctant prophets and others who found themselves called to leadership positions. He offers timeless wisdom and insight into human nature and the challenge and privilege of leadership.

The Lord is Risen takes a detailed look at a unique period in the history of the Christian faith - the story of Jesus' resurrection. Written in a clear and engaging style, the series combines sound and orthodox Christian theology with good educational practice on the one hand, and a commitment to equip the whole church for mission on the other.

A user-friendly handbook for all embarking on a course of training for Christian ministry, lay or ordained. It is designed to reduce the fear factor and help students make the most of their study and training.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This second book in the Follow Stage explores one of the greatest Christian treasures, the Lord's Prayer.

One of a series designed to provide an accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each title includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and contexts.

One of a series designed to provide an accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each title includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and contexts.

In Ministry in Three Dimensions, Steven Croft outlines the challenges - greater geographical and social mobility, and older, smaller congregations, for example - that today's society presents to the churches, explaining that models of mission and ministry which were once perfectly adequate no longer work in this new situation. The author identifies some of the potentially harmful ways in which attempts have been made to meet these new challenges, suggesting the use of secular management models as one such false trail. Far better and more fruitful is to recover a biblically-based understanding of ministry. In scripture and through Church history he explores the dimensions of ministry indicated by three different Greek words found in the New Testament: diakonia, presbyteros and episcope, uncovering the rich tradition surrounding what it means to be an ordained leader in the Church. Steven Croft draws out insights from which a new, relevant understanding of ordained ministry can be built across the denominations, and explores how to put these insights into practice, suggesting ways in which each minister can balance the three dimensions in their own setting.