Small Christian Communities: Vision and Practicalities - Softcover

'At last the book I have longed to see from the person best fitted to write it. Whatever the form of ministry, lay or ordained, I was able to recommend this book as one filled with wisdom. For me this is the Book of the Year.' - Coracle, Iona, Scotland 'It is as concise and as full a description of small Christian communities as I know.' - Christian Socialist, UK 'This book is a must for anyone involved with small Christian communities. The Trinitarian vision is stupendous.' - INK, USA 'One of the best introductions to small Christian communities.' - The Tablet 'Clear about the elements of a viable ecclesial vision for the 21st century.' - National Catholic Reporter 'The greatest breakthrough to forming small Christian communities will likely be this book. I'm confident the Holy Spirit has inspired the work.' - Director, Tacoma Seafarers Center, USA. 'The author is to be commended for a very accessible and well researched book.' - Intercom

James O'Halloran is a Salesian priest who has worked with small Christian communities for over thirty years as member, coordinator, and promoter. This mission he has carried out worldwide - with a predilection for Africa and Latin America - from the halls of academia to parishes and far-flung mission stations. Among other places he lectures, or has lectured, at All Hallows, Church of Ireland Theological College, The Priory Institute, Kimmage Manor, Maynooth, and Milltown Park, Ireland; Selley Oak (Birmingham University) and Ushaw College, England; Kenema, Gaba, Karen College, Tangaza, Jomo Kenyatta College, Thika Pastoral Centre, Tzaneen Pastoral Centre, Africa; La Salle University, Philadelphia, USA; Notre Dame University Australia, and La Universidad Catolica, Quito, Ecuador.