Outputs (9)

Why networks matter in faith-related community development work: Learning from diverse Christian responses to debt in England (2019)
Journal Article
Orton, A., & Barclay, D. (2020). Why networks matter in faith-related community development work: Learning from diverse Christian responses to debt in England. Community Development Journal, 55(3), 496-514. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsz002

This article explores the significant contribution being made by diverse Christian responses to debt in England, drawing on action research in London and the North East of England. These responses range from providing individual support and services... Read More about Why networks matter in faith-related community development work: Learning from diverse Christian responses to debt in England.

Interfaith Dialogue: Seven Key Questions for Theory, Policy and Practice (2016)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2016). Interfaith Dialogue: Seven Key Questions for Theory, Policy and Practice. Religion, State and Society, 44(4), 349-365. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637494.2016.1242886

Interfaith dialogue is increasingly being recognised by governments across Europe as crucial to developing cohesive communities. This article critically analyses approaches for developing strategies to promote interfaith dialogue between individuals... Read More about Interfaith Dialogue: Seven Key Questions for Theory, Policy and Practice.

Transformative Potentials of Liminal Leadership (2015)
Journal Article
Orton, A., & Withrow, L. (2015). Transformative Potentials of Liminal Leadership. Journal of religious leadership, 14(1), 23-44

This article considers the crucial contribution of liminal leaders who engage with individuals and groups temporarily dwelling in spatial-temporal thresholds, thresholds in which dissonance and dislocation provide opportunities for transformative gro... Read More about Transformative Potentials of Liminal Leadership.

Diaconal Ministries: At the Intersection of Churches and Communities (2014)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2014). Diaconal Ministries: At the Intersection of Churches and Communities

Forms of diaconal ministry are being renewed in diverse ways across many denominations, as churches explore how this ministry can help them serve others in ways that are relevant to the current context (Diakonia World Federation, 1998; Clark, 2005; O... Read More about Diaconal Ministries: At the Intersection of Churches and Communities.

The Ethical Dimensions of Dialogue Between Policymakers: Learning Through Interaction Over Migrant Integration Dilemmas (2014)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2014). The Ethical Dimensions of Dialogue Between Policymakers: Learning Through Interaction Over Migrant Integration Dilemmas. Journal of dialogue studies, 2(2), 25-48

This article explores how dialogue between policymakers from different countries can help generate learning which responds to the dilemmas they face when seeking to integrate migrants more fully within local communities. These dilemmas include reduci... Read More about The Ethical Dimensions of Dialogue Between Policymakers: Learning Through Interaction Over Migrant Integration Dilemmas.

The Contemporary Nature of Diaconal Ministry in British Methodism: Purposes and Processes of Good Practice (2013)
Journal Article
Stockdale, T., & Orton, A. (2013). The Contemporary Nature of Diaconal Ministry in British Methodism: Purposes and Processes of Good Practice. Theology and ministry, 2(2013), 4.1-4.19

This article highlights key findings emerging from a two-year project focusing on the contemporary nature of diaconal ministry in the Methodist Church in Britain, drawing on the practices and perspectives of deacons in this denomination. Within this... Read More about The Contemporary Nature of Diaconal Ministry in British Methodism: Purposes and Processes of Good Practice.

The Diverse and Contested Diaconate: Why Understanding this Ministry is Crucial to the Future of the Church (2013)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2013). The Diverse and Contested Diaconate: Why Understanding this Ministry is Crucial to the Future of the Church. International Journal of Practical Theology, 16(2), 260-284. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijpt-2012-0017

The diaconate has attracted widespread renewed interest in the contemporary context, whilst being the focus of considerable international ecumenical, social and theological debate. This article shows how the deacon’s role embodies many of the pressin... Read More about The Diverse and Contested Diaconate: Why Understanding this Ministry is Crucial to the Future of the Church.

Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work (2007)
Journal Article
Orton, A. (2007). Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work. The journal for faith, spirituality and social change, 1(1), 20-33

Faith-based community work is currently receiving a high level of policy interest from diverse organisations and government bodies in England, based on its perceived potential to address a combination of policy, organisational and individual interest... Read More about Contesting “good practice” in faith-based action for social change : diversity, dialogue & dilemmas in Christian community work.

The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority (2007)
Journal Article
Banks, S., & Orton, A. (2007). The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority. Community Development Journal, 42(1), 97-113. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsi074

This article offers a brief overview of the challenges facing UK local authorities, including the need to enhance public participation in decision making and service delivery, improve service performance and increase partnership working. It explores... Read More about The grit in the oyster: community development workers in a modernizing local authority.