Dr James Butler

James is Pioneer Mission Training Oxford leader. He teaches in the areas of mission, ecclesiology and practical theology.

Book review: Introducing James H. Cone

James Butler highly recommends Anthony Reddie's introduction to Cone, to Black theology and to Reddie’s own life and work

Why Christians can’t keep out of politics

James Butler introduces our upcoming Faith in Public course, that is open to all.

CMS Pioneer Mission Training has a new leader

But he may not be new to you. Dr James Butler has been appointed to the role of Pioneer Mission Training team leader.

Not evangelism as usual

Rethinking how we share faith in the face of a ‘Quiet Revival’ with James Butler

Webinar: Mission in the Neighbourhood – Part 2

Watch a recording of the webinar with more insights from Anna Ruddick, John Wheatley and host James Butler

Doctor Why?

James Butler explains the joy of the shared journey for doctoral students with CMS and Roehampton University.

Book review: Uncertain

James Butler finds Olivia Jackson's raw account of deconstruction offers an important witness that should be listened to.

Book review: A Primer in Christian Ethics

Luke Bretherton paints a bold and persuasive vision for ethics and human flourishing, says James Butler.

Seeing Mr Bates vs The Post Office but not perceiving

James Butler asks if there is a bigger and deeper story behind the parable of the subpostmasters.

Book review: René Padilla, What is Integral Mission?

A fine starting point for engaging with Padilla’s work and his legacy of integral mission, particularly for church groups, says James Butler

Book review: Flourishing in Tensions

James Butler struggles to recommend Michael Bräutigam's textbook discipleship, thought there were nuggets which captured his imagination.