About the Journal

The Journal of Contemporary Christian Practice is a peer-reviewed, practitioner-friendly, open-access journal dedicated to exploring how Christianity navigates the complex realities of modern ministry. The journal provides a space where practical theology, communication, culture, leadership, and ministry practice meet, offering insight for church leaders, ministry practitioners, academics, and all who serve within Christian communities.

Modern Christian ministry exists at the crossroads of shifting cultural expectations, digital transformation, new modes of communication, and evolving expressions of faith. The aim of the Journal of Contemporary Christian Practice is to help bridge the gap between academic research and the everyday demands of ministry, highlighting work that is both theologically informed and practically applicable. The journal welcomes contributions that reflect real-world experience, rigorous academic study, and creative responses to the challenges of contemporary ministry.

The Journal of Contemporary Christian Practice publishes research articles, practice-based reflections, case studies, and reviews that explore issues faced by people working in Christian contexts. Common themes include communication and media use in ministry, cultural engagement, leadership and organisational dynamics, community formation, commercialisation and stewardship, pastoral care, and the lived experience of Christian practice in a rapidly changing world.

The journal is committed to open access and operates on a diamond open-access model, meaning that there are no fees for authors, no subscription barriers for readers, and no commercial agendas shaping the journal's content. The Journal of Contemporary Christian Practice aims to serve the global Christian community by making thoughtful, high-quality scholarship and practice wisdom freely available.

The Journal of Contemporary Christian Practice is led by an editorial team with experience across ministry, communication, practical theology, and organisational leadership. We use a light-touch peer review process that ensures academic integrity while remaining accessible and constructive for practitioners.

Whether you are a pastor, communicator, researcher, chaplain, church leader, or student, this journal exists to support your work, enrich your thinking, and contribute to the ongoing conversation about what faithful, effective Christian practice looks like today.