Overview Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered The Power of Appreciative Inquiry New Life Through Shared Ministry Coaching Questions Humble Leadership Humble Leadership Humble Inquiry The Emotionally Healthy Church Crucial Accountability Good Leaders Ask Great Questions Building Leaders The Little Book of Conflict Transformation The Little Book of Cool Tools for Hot Topics The Heart of Change A Sense of Urgency Immunity To Change How The Way We Talk Can Change The Way We Work Mining Group Gold Governance and Ministry The Practice of Adaptive Leadership Antagonists in the Church Game Storming Mission-Shaped and Rural Choosing Change How To Have That Difficult Conversation Small Group Idea Book Managing Transitions

Author: Sally Gaze

ISBN: 978-0-7151-4084-0

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.