Stranger in the Wings: A Report on Local Non-Stipendiary Ministry

By D'Amico and The Church of England

This report explores the role of a much underestimated area of ministry in the Church of England - the Local Non-Stipendiary Minister (LNSM). Opinions on the function and merits of the LNSMs have differed among senior figures in the Church. This report aims to help move the debate forward as the Church discusses the future of this aspect of its ministry.

It includes sections on:

the importance and changing responsibilities of the LNSM
the unique role of the LNSM
the arguments for a change of title to Ordained Local Minister
the collaborative work with incumbents and other stipendiary clergy
the vocation and selection of LNSMs
three emerging models of training LNSMs

This report will be of interest not only to the clergy, but also to all those involved in the administration and mission of the Church.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715126016
• ISBN13: 9780715126011
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Church House Pub
• Length: 144 Pages