Understanding Christian Leadership- Ian Parkinson

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Ian Parkinson joins the podcast to share his wealth of expertise on all things Christian Leadership. Sharing insights from his book "Understanding Christian Leadership" along with many years of leadership in a variety of contexts this is a helpful introcution to some of the big ideas within the field.

https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334058748/understanding-christian-leadership

In 2020 Ian Parkinson took on a newly created role within the Diocese of Sheffield as an Associate Archdeacon specialising in training Christian Leaders. After reading Law at Durham University Ian went on to train for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall Oxford during which time he also gained a BD from the University of London. After curacies in Hull and Middlesbrough he served as incumbent of Emmanuel Saltburn (York) and All Saints Marple (Chester), and was the first New Wine Regional Director for the North of England. From 2014 Ian joined the faculty of St Mellitus (St Aidans centre) Liverpool as an associate member to develop postgraduate teaching in Christian leadership. From January 2016 to October 2020 Ian was employed by Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) as a Leadership Development Specialist working in theological education. He has taught extensively in the area leadership studies in ten different TEIs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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