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Re-shaping Rural Ministry

A Theological and Practical Handbook

by Jill Hopkinson

  • Paperback
  • 128 pages
  • Publisher: Canterbury Press
  • 18.1 x 21.6 x 13.5 cm

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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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  • Author

    Jill Hopkinson

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Canterbury Press

  • Published

    November 2009

  • Weight

    18g

  • Page Count

    128

  • Dimensions

    18.1 x 21.6 x 13.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781853119538

  • ISBN-10

    1853119539

  • Eden Code

    2323295

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    This collection of diverse essays gives an interesting picture of ‘rural’ England today, representing it still as an idyll of village communities with some level of economic and social coherence. Commuters are mentioned, of course, but their roles are not directly investigated. The ‘re-shaping’ of ministry is more to do with reducing numbers of clergy, and encouraging diverse and independent lay ministries within communities, than with reaching towards new patterns of associative church membership. That said, the book does present a variety of pictures of increased commitment to support and love for each other among lay people within communities, and ideas about how such ministry can be recognised and supported within specific church discourses – in cities as well as villages.

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