http://ruralmissions.org.uk Latest articles from Rural Missions 2010, Rural Missions en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/183191/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Latest_News/REN_News_February.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/183191/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Latest_News/REN_News_February.aspx Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The latest Rural Evangelism Network Members' Newsletter is now available and you can download a copy. Click the image. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/181217/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/NO_ORDINARY_MAN.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/181217/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/NO_ORDINARY_MAN.aspx Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT We have 500 copies of a beautifully illustrated book containing Luke's Gospel interspersed with helpful notes and personal testimonies. These are available free to UK churches as part of a project. Click to read more. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/176716/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/How_to_Plant.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/176716/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/How_to_Plant.aspx Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The second article in his series on Church Planting following "Why Plant Churches?" By Declan Flannagan http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/175178/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Shows_and_Festivals/Making_a_Show.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/175178/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Shows_and_Festivals/Making_a_Show.aspx Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A really useful information resource for any church involved in County or Local Shows. By Gordon Banks and Betty Jones http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/172709/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_and_Community/Church_and_Community.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/172709/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_and_Community/Church_and_Community.aspx Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new section in the Knowledge Bank. There are many wonderful stories emerging about how churches are helping to rebuild a sense of rural community. Click the link to read more. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/162618/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Baptists_hold_Rural.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/162618/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Baptists_hold_Rural.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Baptist Union of Great Britain rcently held a special day for ministers and others in leadership of their rural churches. Baptists represent the third largest group in rural Britain. Click on the image for more information. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/167108/Two_Helpful_Leaflets.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/167108/Two_Helpful_Leaflets.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Click on the image on the left in order to read about two simple leaflets with important messages for rual Christians and village churches. Free material available to help in the work of rural mission. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/176714/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/Why_Plant_Churches.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/176714/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/Why_Plant_Churches.aspx Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT This article by Declan Flanagan first appeared in "Impact", the magazine of Rural Ministries. It is the first in a series. By Declan Flanagan http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/139761/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/New_Childrens_Work.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/139761/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/New_Childrens_Work.aspx Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT After the first print run ran out within the first twelve months Rural Sunrise has just ordered a reprint of this excellent manual for those who work with children. A wealth of ideas that work in rural areas. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/157749/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Small_Churches_Workbook/Small_and_Rural.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/157749/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Small_Churches_Workbook/Small_and_Rural.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Spriggs has contributed this helpful chapter to our Small Churches Workbook This section will expand over coming weeks as various experienced authors contribute to the theme. By David Spriggs http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/152324/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/Rural_Church_Plant.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/152324/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Church_Planting/Rural_Church_Plant.aspx Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT As part of a project to plant a new church in rural Cumbria the local Christians have reopened a village shop as a service to the community. By Rural Ministries http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/136479/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Rural_and_Urban.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/136479/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Rural_and_Urban.aspx Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Banks (Church Army Officer) suggests a new way of looking at the relationship between the urban and rural communities. By Gordon Banks http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/135447/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/New_Wine_calls.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/135447/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/New_Wine_calls.aspx Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Details of a conference held during February for rural church leaders. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/135443/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/News_and_Views/Visit_to_Obambo.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/135443/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/News_and_Views/Visit_to_Obambo.aspx Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Barry Osborne writes about his recent visit to rural Kenya. He returns after 13 years to see the amazing changes that have taken place. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/115224/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/What_Works/What_works.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/115224/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/What_Works/What_works.aspx Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT What methods of evangelism work best in rural areas? By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/114112/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/UK_Christian_News.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/114112/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/UK_Christian_News.aspx Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT How to get up to date news from CTE By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/113256/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Conferences/Sustainable_Countryside_Conference/Conference_Reflections.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/113256/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Conferences/Sustainable_Countryside_Conference/Conference_Reflections.aspx Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Looking back on a very successful conference By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/110531/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Welsh_Churches_Consult.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/110531/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Welsh_Churches_Consult.aspx Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Information on the Welsh Consutation on Rural Evangelism http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/108266/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Tourist_Outreach/Sharing_Good_News.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/108266/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Tourist_Outreach/Sharing_Good_News.aspx Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Excellent high quality leaflets for evangelising rural tourists http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/106288/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Village_Church_Grasps.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/106288/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Village_Church_Grasps.aspx Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT An example of how one village church is engaging with Hope08. By Debbie Kirk http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/102458/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Training_for_part.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/102458/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Training_for_part.aspx Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT REN member "Home Evangelism" is offering training in evangelism and opportunities for service. By Trevor Dickerson http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/102727/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Enhancing_your_outreach.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/102727/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Enhancing_your_outreach.aspx Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ideas on how to use the rejesus website and the Christian Enquiry Agency to add value to your existing witness. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/98306/Rural_Missions/Resources/Books_Booklets_and.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/98306/Rural_Missions/Resources/Books_Booklets_and.aspx Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Resources to support rural churches in mission http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/97819/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/ALPHA_etc/ALPHA_and_similar.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/97819/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/ALPHA_etc/ALPHA_and_similar.aspx Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT This area will contain various articles with information on various courses. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/95126/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Childrens_Prayer_days.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/95126/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Childrens_Prayer_days.aspx Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT An introduction to Pareyer days for children By Monica Cook http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/95129/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Childrens_Work_in.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/95129/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Childrens_Work_in.aspx Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Monica explores some of the key issues for working with children in small rural churches. By Monica Cook http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/93904/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Hope_08/Hope_08_In.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/93904/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Hope_08/Hope_08_In.aspx Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hope 08 in the villages http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/93315/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/PowerPoint_on_Rural.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/93315/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/PowerPoint_on_Rural.aspx Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT A PowerPoint presentation exploring some of the issues in rural evangelism. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/89803/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Releasing_the_Potential.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/89803/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Childrens_Work/Releasing_the_Potential.aspx Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Cook and Osborne raise serious questions about the role of children in the life of our churches. By Monica Cook and Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/89627/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Demographic_facts.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/89627/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Other_Information_and/Demographic_facts.aspx Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Some statistical information on Rural England and Wales By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/86673/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Introducing_REN.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/86673/Rural_Missions/Evangelism_Network/Introducing_REN.aspx Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Introducing this unique network for all concerned for the evangelisation of Rural Britain. http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/83024/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/Ethos_and_Values/Rural_Sunrise_our.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/83024/Rural_Missions/Rural_Sunrise/Ethos_and_Values/Rural_Sunrise_our.aspx Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Discover more about the ethos and values that inform the work of Rural Sunrise. By Barry Osborne http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/82975/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Hope_08_and.aspx http://ruralmissions.org.uk/Articles/82975/Rural_Missions/Knowledge_Bank/Hope_08/Hope_08_and.aspx Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Comment on this national initiative By Barry Osborne