6 October 2023
Independent research into the wellbeing of clergy from working class backgrounds has been published by the Church of England as part of a 10-year programme into how clergy can flourish in ministry.
The findings of the qualitative research conducted by York St John and Bournemouth universities, will inform Living Ministry, a Church of England research programme exploring clergy wellbeing.
'Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters’ Exploring the Wellbeing of Working-Class Clergy in the Church of England: A Rally Cry for Change', by Dr Sharon Jagger and Dr Alex Fry, with Rebecca Tyndall, used material from interviews and focus groups with 50 ordained ministers.
The Bishop of Barking the Rt Revd Lynne Cullens was part of the Advisory Group for the Study.
This week Bishop Lynne joined a Religion Media Centre Panel discussion about the report's outcomes which can be watched below.