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{"id":15665041015164,"title":"Footsteps of Faith: Reflections from a lifetime of following Jesus","handle":"footsteps-of-faith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone has a story to tell, and everyone loves to hear a story…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootsteps of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, popular speaker and mentor Tony Horsfall distils the wisdom of over 50 years of discipleship and ministry. Using the events of his own life story to illustrate the ways in which God prepares us for ministry and shapes us for fruitfulness, he reflects on different life stages and identifies key phases of the spiritual journey. Through these he explores the process of leadership development and considers issues of transition and change, purpose and identity, and rest and contentment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Horsfall is an author and a retreat leader with a lifetime’s experience in mentoring others, including church leaders and missionaries, both in Britain and overseas. His book Deep Calls to Deep was reissued in 2021 because of its emphasis on lament and its relevance post-pandemic. Grief Notes describes the author’s own experience of crying out to God from the depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-03-04T10:17:23+00:00","created_at":"2025-10-24T12:31:07+01:00","vendor":"Tony Horsfall","type":"Paperback","tags":["2026","Discipleship","For individuals","KCLC","New Titles","Retired and inspired","Tony Horsfall","Upcoming titles"],"price":1299,"price_min":1299,"price_max":1299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":55900760113532,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394391","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Footsteps of Faith: Reflections from a lifetime of following Jesus","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1299,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394391","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/FootstepsofFaith.jpg?v=1772619416"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/FootstepsofFaith.jpg?v=1772619416","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":67536040591740,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"width":1535,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/FootstepsofFaith.jpg?v=1772619416"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/FootstepsofFaith.jpg?v=1772619416","width":1535}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone has a story to tell, and everyone loves to hear a story…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootsteps of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, popular speaker and mentor Tony Horsfall distils the wisdom of over 50 years of discipleship and ministry. Using the events of his own life story to illustrate the ways in which God prepares us for ministry and shapes us for fruitfulness, he reflects on different life stages and identifies key phases of the spiritual journey. Through these he explores the process of leadership development and considers issues of transition and change, purpose and identity, and rest and contentment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Horsfall is an author and a retreat leader with a lifetime’s experience in mentoring others, including church leaders and missionaries, both in Britain and overseas. His book Deep Calls to Deep was reissued in 2021 because of its emphasis on lament and its relevance post-pandemic. Grief Notes describes the author’s own experience of crying out to God from the depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Footsteps of Faith: Reflections from a lifetime of following Jesus

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{"id":15665336156540,"title":"Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope","handle":"dementia-god-and-the-church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDementia is one of today’s most feared health conditions, and Christians with the condition may also worry about losing their faith and their connection to God. However, there is still hope: those living with dementia can still find meaning in their life and their faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by two practitioners in this field, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDementia, God and the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aims to show how person-centred approaches to dementia can provide hope. Wendy Gleadle first examines the difficulties of maintaining religious beliefs as cognition declines, and the implications of this if faith is equally emotional as cognitive. She explores other forms of spiritual awareness, such as relationships, the arts and creativity. Frances Attwood asks how churches can better support those living with dementia, through examining what they and their families and carers find helpful and want most. Throughout, space is given to first-hand stories of those with dementia, those working with them and those caring for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWendy Gleadle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retired Christian counsellor, Anna Chaplain and secretary to an online dementia support group. In 2021 she attained a BA (First Class Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Evangelism with the Light College, Chester University. Wendy is widowed, with three children and four grandchildren.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrances Attwood\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a music teacher and music therapist with all ages and a variety of needs. Her music groups highlighted the challenges and lack of provision for families living with dementia. In 2023 she gained a Master’s in Applied Theology at Moorlands Bible College. She runs a reminiscence group for people with dementia and is an Anna Chaplain in Bournemouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003ePraise for Dementia, God \u0026amp; the Church\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Having known Wendy and Frances for several years, it has been a pleasure to read their excellent, well-researched book and available resources, explaining factors and pressures affecting dementia, and how faith can become more real and churches play an important role in this.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Bute, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDementia from the Inside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Wonderful. May this book bless many people who are struggling to under-stand the sacred pilgrimage of dementia.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Bryden, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDancing with Dementia\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill I Still Be Me?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebrings wisdom and insight to an area of church ministry that can be overlooked. It instils hope and urges courage in keeping people whose lives are affected by dementia at the heart of church and community. The book sings with compelling voices drawn from lived experience of dementia which gives it weight and authority in shaping responses to this growing area of need. Hope derives from the reality of God’s Spirit continuing to work in lives touched by dementia, and the possibility we can make a difference even through small changes.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Burton-Jones, Anna Chaplaincy Training and Development Lead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This hope-full book offers a stepping stone in exploring aspects of relational life for churches, with an invitation to cross the divide and break down the barriers of isolation so often experienced by people living with dementia and their families. Practical and inspiring examples encourage compas-sionate connection but, even more than this, to honour wisdom expressed by those living with dementia. They can be teachers of intimacy with God, who live in our midst yet find themselves on the margins. These are deep waters, but not too deep for God’s love, which is seen and felt throughout.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebbie Ducille, Ministry Lead, Anna Chaplaincy for Older People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This is the book I needed when I set out in ministry to older people, and has now provided me with wisdom and cause for reflection.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Dunlop, chair of Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve Anna Chaplaincy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘High praise for this compassionate and timely book, which offers hope and practical wisdom, and highlights the vital role churches can play in bring-ing God’s love to people living with dementia and the families and friends who journey alongside them. As our population ages and more families are living with dementia, this book is an important and much-needed resource for the church and for us all.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Huggins, CEO, Faith in Later Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Faith truly is a mystery. This poignant book reminds and invites us to remember that God is thankfully not bound by our human cognitive capac-ity. It unpacks both theologically but also practically how we, the church, can play our role in supporting those living with dementia. It is written with tender, practical, authentic, sincere, love and care.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlyn Jones, church planter and lecturer in missiology, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peg and The Pumice Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This book engages with one of the big challenges of our time: how to care for and include those who struggle with dementia. It provides practical examples of how the needs of those living with dementia can and are being met, and advice about working with those who care for them as well as their families. Wendy and Frances record for us many examples of how these needs can be engaged with, and how a willingness to go on learning is the foundation for everything that is done in the name of Christ in this area of ministry. I hope and pray that many will read this book, and find the resources they need to go on caring courageously.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Dykes, Winchester Diocese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eoffers a compassionate and grounded account of dementia as a context in which personhood, dignity, and God’s presence endure. Gleadle and Attwood skilfully weave lived experience with pastoral and theological insight, challenging assumptions that faith is primarily cogni-tive. This is an important resource for those in Christian ministry, equipping the church to respond with greater imagination, sensitivity, and hope to those living with dementia and those who care for them.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbigail Maguire, director of learning and student experience, Moorlands College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This book is backed with biblical references, careful argument, and vivid stories from those living with dementia, caregivers, and churches trying to serve both groups.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin Thomson, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving with Alzheimer’s: A love story\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnfail-ing Love: 30 devotions to encourage dementia caregivers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Wendy and Frances’ inspirational book is of invaluable practical help as both fuel and a tool: fuel to remind us to cherish each person with demen-tia as whole people, loved by God and of infinite value; a tool to enable us to journey alongside others with everyday insights in sharing God’s love, reminding us that spirituality can blossom as cognition becomes limited. A word of warning, keep some tissues close as the stories within of carers and of those living with dementia are deeply moving.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Duffett, artist and creative evangelist, former co-principal of The Light College, and former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a deeply moving and important book that speaks with wisdom, compassion, and hope into one of the pastoral chal-lenges of our time. Wendy Gleadle and Frances Attwood offer a beautiful vision of dignity, belonging, and faithful community for those living with dementia and those who journey alongside them. Rich in theological insight and practical encouragement, this book calls the church to embody Christ’s love in tangible and transformative ways. It is an inspiring and grace-filled resource for churches, caregivers, and all who long for more compassion-ate communities.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Baines, supporter engagement manager, Pilgrim’s Friend Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘I was so encouraged to read this book. Golden threads of faith, hope, and love are woven through every chapter. This is a deeply practical book, shaped by the wisdom and experience of people living with dementia and those who walk alongside them. Essential reading.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina English, founder of Embracing Age and author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Great Place to Grow Old: Reimagining ministry amongst older people\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-01-09T22:57:36+00:00","created_at":"2025-10-24T15:19:41+01:00","vendor":"Wendy Gleadle and Frances Attwood","type":"Paperback","tags":["2026","Ageing and spiritual care","For churches","For individuals","KCLC","Leadership","New Titles","Pastoral care","Recommended for Anna Chaplaincy","Spiritual care","Upcoming titles"],"price":1299,"price_min":1299,"price_max":1299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":55901184065916,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800394339","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1299,"weight":178,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800394339","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dementia_GodandtheChurch.jpg?v=1767999253"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dementia_GodandtheChurch.jpg?v=1767999253","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":66884317806972,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"width":1535,"src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dementia_GodandtheChurch.jpg?v=1767999253"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":2339,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfresources.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dementia_GodandtheChurch.jpg?v=1767999253","width":1535}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDementia is one of today’s most feared health conditions, and Christians with the condition may also worry about losing their faith and their connection to God. However, there is still hope: those living with dementia can still find meaning in their life and their faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by two practitioners in this field, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDementia, God and the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aims to show how person-centred approaches to dementia can provide hope. Wendy Gleadle first examines the difficulties of maintaining religious beliefs as cognition declines, and the implications of this if faith is equally emotional as cognitive. She explores other forms of spiritual awareness, such as relationships, the arts and creativity. Frances Attwood asks how churches can better support those living with dementia, through examining what they and their families and carers find helpful and want most. Throughout, space is given to first-hand stories of those with dementia, those working with them and those caring for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWendy Gleadle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retired Christian counsellor, Anna Chaplain and secretary to an online dementia support group. In 2021 she attained a BA (First Class Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Evangelism with the Light College, Chester University. Wendy is widowed, with three children and four grandchildren.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrances Attwood\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a music teacher and music therapist with all ages and a variety of needs. Her music groups highlighted the challenges and lack of provision for families living with dementia. In 2023 she gained a Master’s in Applied Theology at Moorlands Bible College. She runs a reminiscence group for people with dementia and is an Anna Chaplain in Bournemouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003ePraise for Dementia, God \u0026amp; the Church\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Having known Wendy and Frances for several years, it has been a pleasure to read their excellent, well-researched book and available resources, explaining factors and pressures affecting dementia, and how faith can become more real and churches play an important role in this.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Bute, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDementia from the Inside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Wonderful. May this book bless many people who are struggling to under-stand the sacred pilgrimage of dementia.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Bryden, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDancing with Dementia\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill I Still Be Me?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebrings wisdom and insight to an area of church ministry that can be overlooked. It instils hope and urges courage in keeping people whose lives are affected by dementia at the heart of church and community. The book sings with compelling voices drawn from lived experience of dementia which gives it weight and authority in shaping responses to this growing area of need. Hope derives from the reality of God’s Spirit continuing to work in lives touched by dementia, and the possibility we can make a difference even through small changes.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Burton-Jones, Anna Chaplaincy Training and Development Lead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This hope-full book offers a stepping stone in exploring aspects of relational life for churches, with an invitation to cross the divide and break down the barriers of isolation so often experienced by people living with dementia and their families. Practical and inspiring examples encourage compas-sionate connection but, even more than this, to honour wisdom expressed by those living with dementia. They can be teachers of intimacy with God, who live in our midst yet find themselves on the margins. These are deep waters, but not too deep for God’s love, which is seen and felt throughout.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebbie Ducille, Ministry Lead, Anna Chaplaincy for Older People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This is the book I needed when I set out in ministry to older people, and has now provided me with wisdom and cause for reflection.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Dunlop, chair of Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve Anna Chaplaincy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘High praise for this compassionate and timely book, which offers hope and practical wisdom, and highlights the vital role churches can play in bring-ing God’s love to people living with dementia and the families and friends who journey alongside them. As our population ages and more families are living with dementia, this book is an important and much-needed resource for the church and for us all.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Huggins, CEO, Faith in Later Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Faith truly is a mystery. This poignant book reminds and invites us to remember that God is thankfully not bound by our human cognitive capac-ity. It unpacks both theologically but also practically how we, the church, can play our role in supporting those living with dementia. It is written with tender, practical, authentic, sincere, love and care.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlyn Jones, church planter and lecturer in missiology, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peg and The Pumice Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This book engages with one of the big challenges of our time: how to care for and include those who struggle with dementia. It provides practical examples of how the needs of those living with dementia can and are being met, and advice about working with those who care for them as well as their families. Wendy and Frances record for us many examples of how these needs can be engaged with, and how a willingness to go on learning is the foundation for everything that is done in the name of Christ in this area of ministry. I hope and pray that many will read this book, and find the resources they need to go on caring courageously.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Dykes, Winchester Diocese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eoffers a compassionate and grounded account of dementia as a context in which personhood, dignity, and God’s presence endure. Gleadle and Attwood skilfully weave lived experience with pastoral and theological insight, challenging assumptions that faith is primarily cogni-tive. This is an important resource for those in Christian ministry, equipping the church to respond with greater imagination, sensitivity, and hope to those living with dementia and those who care for them.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbigail Maguire, director of learning and student experience, Moorlands College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘This book is backed with biblical references, careful argument, and vivid stories from those living with dementia, caregivers, and churches trying to serve both groups.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin Thomson, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving with Alzheimer’s: A love story\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnfail-ing Love: 30 devotions to encourage dementia caregivers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘Wendy and Frances’ inspirational book is of invaluable practical help as both fuel and a tool: fuel to remind us to cherish each person with demen-tia as whole people, loved by God and of infinite value; a tool to enable us to journey alongside others with everyday insights in sharing God’s love, reminding us that spirituality can blossom as cognition becomes limited. A word of warning, keep some tissues close as the stories within of carers and of those living with dementia are deeply moving.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Duffett, artist and creative evangelist, former co-principal of The Light College, and former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eDementia, God, and the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a deeply moving and important book that speaks with wisdom, compassion, and hope into one of the pastoral chal-lenges of our time. Wendy Gleadle and Frances Attwood offer a beautiful vision of dignity, belonging, and faithful community for those living with dementia and those who journey alongside them. Rich in theological insight and practical encouragement, this book calls the church to embody Christ’s love in tangible and transformative ways. It is an inspiring and grace-filled resource for churches, caregivers, and all who long for more compassion-ate communities.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Baines, supporter engagement manager, Pilgrim’s Friend Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e‘I was so encouraged to read this book. Golden threads of faith, hope, and love are woven through every chapter. This is a deeply practical book, shaped by the wisdom and experience of people living with dementia and those who walk alongside them. Essential reading.’\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina English, founder of Embracing Age and author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Great Place to Grow Old: Reimagining ministry amongst older people\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Dementia, God and the Church: Journeying with hope

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