John Valentine

Dean of the Local Ministry Programme, Guildford Diocese

John Valentine is the Dean of the Local Ministry Programme in Guildford Diocese.  He previously worked at the Gregory Centre as a volunteer and team member for a number of years, hosting the Plant course and heading up CCX’s theological work. He has written ‘Jesus, the Church and the Mission of God: A Biblical Theology of Church Planting’ (2023) in addition to a book on discipleship (Follow Me).

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Bivocational: A model for Churches Ministry?

John Valentine

An extended essay looking at the theological and historical background to bivocational ministry, and an analysis of some contemporary developments.

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Theology: Is there a theology of Church Planting?

John Valentine and Will Foulger

John Valentine talks with Will Foulger, Director of Mission and Evangelism at Cranmer Hall in Durham about the theology of church planting and why it matters.

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Theology: Exploring a Doctorate of Ministry in Church …

John Valentine and others

A conversation about the new partnership CCX has with Asbury Theological Seminary to deliver a Doctorate of Ministry (D Min), a practical research degree …

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Attributes of a church planter

John Valentine and others

Could you be a church planter? What makes a church planter? Discover some of the attributes or qualities that are often recognised in church planters and …

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Plant: Why Church Planting Works

John Valentine and others

Church planters and trainers John Valentine, Andy Blacknell and Tors Ramsey discuss the theology, urgency and innovation of church planting.

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Thesis: Theology that actually works

John Valentine

An analysis of those aspects of theological formation which best equip church planters for their work. Written by JohnValentine as part of his Doctorate …

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Plant Course

Toria Gray and others

The Plant Course equips and prepares church planting teams in the why, what and how of starting a new church community.

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Multiply 2020 Seminars: Developing Sacramental approaches …

Bishop Philip North and others

Traditional and modern Catholics share their learning about different approaches to planting churches in the sacramental tradition.

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Multiply 2020 Seminars: Making Disciples in a Sacramental …

Erin Clark and others

What part might a sacramental and contemplative spirituality have to play in making disciples? Panel: Erin Clark, Vanessa Conant, and Angus Ritchie

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Multiply 2020 Seminars: Theological Foundations for …

Bishop Jill Duff and others

Is church planting biblical? What might a theology for church planting look like? Panel: Jill Duff, Will Foulger, and Graham Tomlin

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Plant Course: It's All About Growth

John Valentine

Evangelisation is a key element to any church planting strategy. The Great Commission, recent research about evangelism in the UK church, and some practical …

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Plant Course: The Reluctant Fundraiser

John Valentine

All church planters, especially the lead planter, need to engage in fundraising.