My latest is another ‘Cover to Cover’ Study Guide for was used to be CWR (now Waverley Abbey). This one is I Ams: Who is Jesus published in September 2023,. It’s a seven session Bible study for individuals or small groups on the seven ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus. I’m writing another in that series - Roots and Routes which will be my 23rd book.
The rest of my books are listed below, in the order in which they were written.
Amazon claim most are sold through them still, even the out of print ones, though most take 4-6 weeks to arrive. Chris can offer as those listed at the bottom of this page, post-free within the UK
A Giant in Ghana – Good news from Africa, for a change! James McKeown had little education but this modern day Apostle founded a church unusual in that it remained true to the Gospel yet fully African. This is Chris’ first book, researched in 1987 as the church celebrated its 50th anniversary. It consisted of 3,000 churches and 250,000 people then – and today this fastest growing church in West Africa flourishes with 1,200,000 members. The book paints a good picture of vibrant life in this part of the world as well as giving some early insights into early Pentecostal missionary movements in the UK.
Published by New Wine Press in 1989. Out of print but Chris still has copies.
Expecting the Impossible (SU, 1993) – true stories of 8 modern Christian heroes for 10-12s. Out of print
No Easy Answers (Kingsway, 1993) ghosted for the singer/songwriter Lou Lewis. Gives hope to those suffering from deep emotional problems and encouragement to friends who try to help them. Out of print
Hidden in the Mist 'So the grey mist grabbed you?’ A depressing mist seemed to hang over Melanie. She had always felt a failure. Only Jacintha, an old woman who shared Melanie’s passion for otters, seemed to understand. But what dark secret was she hiding? Then Melanie discovered that a local boy, Tom, was mad about otters too. But the love of these clever creatures would lead them into danger. A novel for 10-12s. SU, published April 1995. Out of print but Chris still has copies.
Children on the Edge was written in conjunction with Tear Fund for 9-11s. ‘Faction’ stories of children in nine countries around the world, suitable for N.C. Key Stage 2, as well as individual reading. Out of print but Chris has a few copies.
Through the Counselling Maze, ghosted for Roger Altman, who co-founded the Association of Christian Counsellors, contains biographical elements but is designed for Christians interested or already involved in counselling. Its aim is to raise standards.
Kingsway, June 1996. Out of print
The Risk Takers, similar to Expecting the Impossible. True stories of eleven C21st Christians - most will never be famous but their actions have affected people across the world. All of them have taken risks for God, believing in his great power to change lives. SU, February 1997. 2nd ed 2001. Published in Romanian in 2001. Chris has a few copies.
Affirming Love, a devotional book for adults, Bible Reading Fellowship, January 1999. Chris wrote this devotional book because she met so many people who know in their heads that God loves them but don’t feel that he does. Reflections on 30 different aspects of God’s love draw on stories, images, scripture, poems, prayers and meditations – some by Chris, some by saints and writers renowned through history. Chris’ personal favourite among her books, it’s beautifully produced, great to dip into a short section at a time for personal use - and also yields a rich source of devotional ‘readings’ for groups or Christian meetings.
Out of print but Chris still has copies
God's Heart for the Poor, ghosted biography/how to for Philippa Stroud. Kingsway, Aug 1999 Out of print.
Road to Easter (co-written with Jacqui Gardner) A resource book for small or large groups of 5-10 year olds, drawing on stories about Jesus from John’s Gospel. It’s packed with fun activities, games, dramas, stories, prayer and worship ideas, even for science and ‘snack time’ - and each week there are two photocopyable sheets for the children to take home. A time machine drama, ‘key’ ring verse and lively road imagery link each session, making the material adaptable for holiday club as well as for the 8 Sundays leading up to Easter.
BRF, Nov 2000. Chris has some copies.
Who are You? for new Christians, part of SU's CEV Bread for the Journey series on how God wants us to treat others who are different from ourselves, March 2001. Chris has some copies.
The Heart of Christmas – Christmas, love it or loathe it? Many find it a double-edged sword. Each day from Dec 1st to Jan 6th Chris explores a Bible verse, around the themes of expectation or exhaustion, joy or disappointment, love or loneliness, peace or pain, tradition or risk and keep on giving or shop until you drop? True stories follow, from ‘ordinary’ Christians with varied life experiences who struggle with these things, at Christmas or any time of year. A short prayer or meditation ends each day. The book shows that Emmanuel really is ‘God with us’ through all the ups and downs of everyday life. Out of print but Chris has copies.
Adult, devotional for BRF, Sept 2001. Reprinted 6 weeks after publication, due to demand. Should be available through BRF www.brf.org.uk or Christian booksellers
The Kingdom: Studies from Matthew's Gospel, January 2003, revised and re-published as Matthew: Your Kingdom Come in 2023 and Parables: communicating God on earth, January 2005, Sermon on the Mount, November 2005. Group/personal study guide over 7 weeks in CWR's Cover to Cover series. Available through CWR www.cwr.org.uk or Christian booksellers. Parables and Sermon on the Mount were reprinted in 2010.
Leaning Towards Easter: Readings and stories from Ash Wednesday to Easter Monday. Stories about hope from the Bible and from ordinary people today. Published by SPCK in November 2005. Chris has copies.
Waiting: reflections, stories, prayers was published by SPCK on 21st August, 2008 with a book-launch on 30th August. Everyone has at least one good story about waiting and this book contains contributions from nearly 50 different people, most telling their own true stories about waiting. These ‘earth’ a short Bible reading and there is a short prayer or meditation to end the ‘day’ of each undated section. ‘A hopeful book, full of prompts and prods... confident in the usiness of God’s silence.’ (Church Times) Cost is £8.99 and the ISBN 978 0281 05891 4. Chris has copies.
Holding On and Letting Go was published by SPCK 22nd October 2009. The cover image is on the news page of this website. Price is £8.99 and ISBN 978 0 281 06059 7 Chris has a few copies
Is God for Real? Signposts and Stories for People who Wonder, published by SPCK in 2011. Chris has a few copies
Reflections on Christmas: Seasonal Poems by Chris Leonard and Eric Leat was Published by CWR, August 12th, 2013 64 page paperback, ISBN: 978 1 85345 999 3. Chris has copies
Since 1997 Chris has been on the regular team of writers for ‘Day by Day with God’ - BRF's Bible reading notes for women. Should be available through BRF www.brf.org.uk or Christian booksellers. She has written sometimes for CWR’s ‘Inspiring Women Every Day’ but that series is now discontinued
Chris is one contributor among many from the Day by Day team in ‘Changing Lives! Daily readings for women who want more than a makeover’ ed. by Catherine Butcher, BRF, Jan 2005.
She also wrote many articles about continental Europe published in the trade magazine ‘On The Road’. Her poems were published from time to time in ‘Weyfarers Magazine’ etc.
She served for some years as assistant editor and main writer for the ‘Bookhams' Bulletin’ – the quarterly magazine of her local Community Association – has written local history booklets for them and the Shaftesbury Society etc.
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