Faith in Action

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Faith in Action


A Derbyshire Churches Guide to Community Mission


Edited by Joy Bates, Stella Collishaw and Richard Jordan and published by Derby Diocesan Council for Social Responsibility (CSR) September 2008. (CSR became FiA in January 2010)

“Faith in Action is an encouragement to those of us who believe in a holistic, joined up, Kingdom-focussed mission of the church to keep plugging away. It gives us theology, vision, ideas and resources to keep going. But most of all, it gives us hope.” From the forward by Malcolm Duncan, Leader of Faithworks

This practical and ecumenical manual follows up ‘Faith in Derbyshire’ and ‘More than Bricks and Mortar’ Research Reports. It aims to equip the modern Derbyshire Church with the why and how of Community Focussed Mission. Contributions have come from a range of local specialists including CSR Staff, advisers at High Peak and Erewash Council for Voluntary Service and building advisers from a number of denominations.

Contents include:

  • the theological foundation
  • practical help for “Getting Started”  including some essential ideas and resources for research which can be used in Mission Action Planning
  • sections on Planning Your Project, Conflict Management and Grant Fundraising
  • developing church buildings for community mission
  • stories from local projects around Derbyshire
  • a glossary
  • relevant resources


The manual, 176 sides of A4 bound in a loose leaf folder, includes a CD Rom so that pages can easily be reproduced for group work.

FaithinAction manual / CD Rom is now available free of charge, except for postage and packing.

P+P for the manual remains £5, a CD Rom will not incur a charge.  Cheques should be made payable to “Derby Diocesan Board of Finance” and sent to FiA, Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR.  If you wish to have copies posted out please tel: 01332 388684 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   and leave your address. 
Collect a copy (copies) from FiA staff at Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR anytime from 9-1pm and 2-5pm Monday-Wednesday or Thursday / Friday by arrangement in advance.
Faith in Action can also be downloaded free of charge from the Faith in Action downloads page.

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