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Here is a list of articles by John Williams on Church, Ministry and Mission topics
The Theology of Local Ministry. At a time when the Local Collaborative Ministry movement in the Church of England seems to be coming under threat from the closure of some Ordained Local Ministry Schemes and an emphasis on forms of ministry that rely on 'Visionary Leadership' that seems to devalue Collaborative Ministry, this article offers a robust theological undergirding for Local Ministry.
The Mirror of Learning. As a result of the Hind Report, major changes in theological education for ministry are under way. But will these necessarily lead to better Adult Educational methods being used in the training institutions? This article outlines an approach to learning grounded in a theology of reflective practice.
Bion and Adult Christian Education. Local Collaborative Ministry can only be effective when small groups for learning play a significant part in the life of the local church. The work of the British psycho-analyst W.R.Bion on how people behave in small groups is highly relevant to this area of development. This article examines Bion's work and relates it to specific contexts of learning in the parish.
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Models of Ministry. This article deals with the ways in which models of parochial ministry in the Church of England have been changing, and offers a framework for understanding the patterns that may be needed in the future.
The Ministry of Education. Teaching is one of the key ministries identified by St Paul. But does it mean 'the handing over of saving information' or a liberative practice intended to foster critical maturity in faith?
Training for Local Ministry. This article draws on a selected portion of course material from the Ordained Local Ministry training programme of the Wakefield Ministry Scheme to illustrate the educational philosophy of the Scheme, which is designed to encourage and enable a reflective practice that is rooted in the context and fully collaborative in ethos.
Education for the Thinking Church. This essay explores how the learning opportunities, fellowship and worship in the life of the local church can all be designed to educate and nurture thinking Christians.
 
 
The Texture of Believing. Drawing on some contemporary popular music and literature as well as a range of theologians, this essay is a plea for an approach to Christian faith that tries to feel what faith is and does from the inside, rather than focusing on propositional belief.