Mission-Shaped and rural
Subtitle: growing churches in the countryside
Publisher: Church House Publishing
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London, UK
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780715140840
Description: Using a compelling mix of theological reflection, sociological analysis, real-life case studies and personal experience this book explores ways forward for mission in a rural context in both traditional and fresh expressions of church.
 
This insightful book looks at current issues in rural England and explores:

the nature of mission with special reference to the rural situation;
ways for the Church to engage with rural culture;
examples of rural fresh expressions of church;
identifying and pruning the things which inhibit mission in the countryside;
how all forms of church can work together for the glory of God
This compelling book is an essential read for all who seek to minister in a rural context – whether at a local, diocesan or national level.
Table of contents: label: Chapter 1
pagenum: 1
title: Mission; label: Chapter 2
pagenum: 15
title: Listening to rural culture; label: Chapter 3
pagenum: 27
title: Engaging with rural culture; label: Chapter 4
pagenum: 50
title: Rural fresh expressions; label: Chapter 5
pagenum: 74
title: But are fresh expressions church?; label: Chapter 6
pagenum: 86
title: Pruning the vine - restructuring rural church for mission; label: Chapter 7
pagenum: 102
title: Together for the harvest; label: Appendix 1
pagenum: 109
title: Recommendations for rural mission-shaped dioceses from the Mission-shaped Church report; title: Resources
label: Appendix 2; title: 120
label: Glossary of key terms; title: 122
label: Endpiece; title: 127
label: Notes; title: 136
label: Index