James Butler

MA Lecturer @CMSpioneer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow @roehamptonUni. Currently working on @edgylearning project. On @TARN_Roe steering committee.

[James Butler @_jamesb]

I'm really please to let you know my Grove Book on lay pioneering came out last week. Thank you to all the lay pioneers who contributed to the research project and thank you to @SusannaWesleyFd for funding the research.

[Theology and Action Research Network @TARN_Roe]

Do check out our upcoming seminar on using the four voices of theology in teaching.

[Theology and Action Research Network @TARN_Roe]

Thinking about engaging with theological action research and the four voices of theology in your research? The theological action research training run by TARN might be just what you're looking for. The next training takes place on 3rd and 4th June via Zoom.

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Next TARN online seminar coming up on using the four voices of theology in teaching. https://t.co/asTuBEJYXY

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Bookings being taken now for Theological Action Research Training across two mornings 3 and 4 June. with @_jamesb Butler and me. https://t.co/286IZBkQI2

[James Butler @_jamesb]

At Church Mission Society (CMS) we have a webinar coming up on Monday 18th May with Harvey Kwiyani exploring the challenges of the multicultural church and how we can overcome them and discover hope. Do sign up and come along. https://t.co/mpw0QupU9D

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Still some places for a June start.

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Still time to book:

[Wesley House @wesleyhousecam]

⏰23 April 2-3pm. There is still time to register for this free taster session with @Helen4voices @_jamesb & David Dadswell: Enabling good conversations.

https://t.co/HLaoz74ARU

[James Butler @_jamesb]

Excited to hear my paper for @PrThJournal has gone live today. It's part of the special issue coming out in a couple of months on Congregational Studies. In the paper I look at how we can embrace a riskier approach to interdisciplinary work. https://t.co/vxbTYXY7cO

[Theology and Action Research Network @TARN_Roe]

Some of the TARN team are involved in running a free webinar on enabling good conversations. In TARN we're all about having good conversations - do check it out.

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Looking forward to running this with @_jamesb and David Dadswell.

[James Butler @_jamesb]

Free webinar on enabling good conversations in ministry and mission. I'm involved with a few colleagues. Do come along and share with those who might be interested.

[Wesley House @wesleyhousecam]

Feedback on Enabling Good Conversations : "Thank you for the gracious way you led" "A wonderful learning experience" "This course has given me the practical skills & theological voice required".

Sign up to taster session here: https://t.co/jyZyoamOC1

[Theos @Theosthinktank]

What does it mean to be Christian in public life?

Don't miss the 'Faith in Public' course by @CMSPioneer, equipping churches and Christian leaders to face the big political issues of our time.

📍Online + Manchester residential
🗓️ 21 and 28 April, 19 May; Residential 7 to 9 May 2026

[James Butler @_jamesb]

Want to get hold of the book I wrote with Clare Watkins called "Christian Faith and Christian Learning" about our theological action research project? We have affordable payback copies here: https://t.co/JqgqqpjVDL @TARN_Roe

[James Butler @_jamesb]

I wrote this last week reflecting on the Tommy Robinson supporters attending churches, and how churches can respond, drawing on ideas we explore in our political theology for mission module. @churchurbanfund @Theosthinktank

[CMS Pioneer @CMSPioneer]

This week, the BBC featured an article exploring the rising number of Tommy Robinson supporters turning to church. It shines a spotlight on some tricky questions that Christians and churches have to navigate at this time. Ahead of the Faith in Public: Political Theology for...

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Training in Theological Action Research Thursday 20 November from 2-8pm UK time, so ideal for anyone west of the UK. Room for a few more. https://t.co/iuew4wPoHr

[Helen Cameron @Helen4voices]

Wesley House is a great place to do online learning with a huge online library and a real welcome for those from different traditions.

[Enabling Skills for Ministry and Mission @EnablingSkills]

Latest enabling skills newsletter, out now.
https://t.co/gFRRqY7l5J

[Theology and Action Research Network @TARN_Roe]

The next TARN training takes place on 20th November. Aimed at doctoral students and researcher, it will give you at taste of theological action research project through a participatory and conversational training day.

[Theology and Action Research Network @TARN_Roe]

Our latest newsletter is out including details of our upcoming training days, news of a new theological action research field guide, and how to get hold of Clare' and James' book at a much more reasonable price. https://t.co/KqxIEHkEAw