Mission-Shaped and Rural : Growing Churches in the Countryside

Sally Gaze

ISBN 10: 0715142801 / ISBN 13: 9780715142806

Published by Church House Publishing, 2011

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mission-Shaped and Rural : Growing Churches in the Countryside
• Publisher: Church House Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715142801
• ISBN 13: 9780715142806
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 210W x 148H x 9D millimeters 210 millimeters width by 148 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 216 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Sally Gaze has been in rural parish ministry for ten years and is currently the Team Rector of a multiparish benefice in Norfolk which incorporates a rural cell church. She has a longstanding passion for sharing the gospel in today's culture and was a member of the working group which produced Mission-shaped church.