Rural Surprises – web resources for rural ministry
- The Arthur Rank Centre exists to serve the rural community and its churches. Its website contains a wealth of information and resources, including details of rural networks around the country, publications on issues facing rural churches, and details of its training opportunities. www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk
- Rural Ministries exists to facilitate the planting and development of rural churches, offering apprenticeships for those considering rural ministry, advertising opportunities to lead rural churches and providing a set of free practical resources for rural churches. Resources can be downloaded at www.ruralministries.org.uk/resources.html
- Defra is the government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their website contains publications on a range of rural issues that can be bought or downloaded, information on grant funding and public consultations, and updates on events or incidents affecting life in the countryside. www.defra.gov.uk
- Christian Rural Concern is an organisation which has run ecumenical courses and events on rural issues since 1986, and offers a Certificate and Diploma in Christian Rural and Environmental Studies, based near Oxford at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, an Anglican centre for ministerial training. www.cruc.org.uk
Churches and initiatives mentioned in our feature:
Christian Communications Partnership Ltd (CCP)