Keith Elford
keithelf.bsky.social
Keith Elford
@keithelf.bsky.social
Vicar, consultant, some teaching, rock.n'roll singer, Scottie owner
An edited version of my last blog on managerialism is published in the Comment section of the Church Times today. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
The C of E needs to be managed — but how?
More attention needs to be paid to the variety of perspectives in organisational theory, argues Keith Elford
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January 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Inspired by Paul Avis’ powerful recent piece in the Church Times, my new post discusses what we mean when we say the church is ‘managerialist’. If you make to the end you will find a request for others to participate in the conversation & feedback is invited!

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Managerialism
No-one likes it - but what is it?
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January 12, 2026 at 8:25 AM
My latest blog questions the assumptions many in the Church of England appear to make about what motivates people and the nature of mission
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Motivation and Mission
What assumptions are being made?
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September 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In my latest blog I explore some recent better news for the church – the so-called ‘Quiet Revival’ and new funding for clergy from the Commissioners. How might they be linked?
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A change in the weather? A brighter outlook?
More money from the commissioners and evidence of ‘a quiet revival’ are welcome developments for the Church of England. How are they linked?
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June 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My new blog suggests there is something everyone associated with the Church of England could do to help address its systemic problems. substack.com/@keithelford...
What is going on here?
Changing the system from where we are
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April 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
My new blog asks whether the Church of England has the capacity to address its challenges. open.substack.com/pub/keithelf...
Who has the power?
Does the Church of England need some help?
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February 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
My blog on recent sentiment against the national church and for the parishes
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Up with the parish! Down with the archbishops!
Is it really as simple as that?
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January 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I have started a blog commenting on church matters from organisational and ecclesiological points of view. My first blog 'Up with the parish! Down with the archbishops!' will be published on Monday, 13 Jan. Keith’s Substack keithelford.substack.com?r=52qwfb&utm...
Keith’s Substack | Keith Elford | Substack
Church in change: organisational and ecclesiological perspectives. Click to read Keith’s Substack, by Keith Elford, a Substack publication. Launched 5 days ago.
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January 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM