Re-shaping Rural Ministry: A Theological and Practical Handbook - Softcover

 
9781853119538: Re-shaping Rural Ministry: A Theological and Practical Handbook
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1853119539 ISBN 13: 9781853119538
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, 2009

Synopsis

This practical and theological guide to rural ministry comes from the Arthur Rank Centre, the national resource and training centre for rural churches of all denominations. It runs courses and conferences in rural ministry and this practical book has emerged from its many areas of expertise and experience. Focused especially on the needs of those - lay and ordained - who already help to run local churches in rural areas, those preparing for ministry in such a context, and for those who provide pre- and post-ordination training, this welcome volume explores: pastoral skills for rural ministry, leadership models for rural contexts, multi-church ministry, developing lay ministry and leadership, the distinctive values of rural churches, vocational pathways for rural ministry, whether mission be explicit or implicit, and appropriate continuing ministerial education for rural contexts. Illustrated with real life examples and supported by theological reflection throughout, this will be essential reading for engaged in rural ministry.

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About the Authors

Dr Jill Hopkinson is National Rural Officer for the Church of England.

Trevor Willmott has recently been appointed as Bishop of Dover.

James Bell is the Bishop of Knaresborough.

Martyn Percy is Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon.

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Publisher
Canterbury Press Norwich
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853119539
ISBN 13 
9781853119538
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128
Editor
Hopkinson Jill, Willmott Trevor, Bell James, Percy Martyn