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Get Connected

Over the last decade, technology has transformed how most people live, relate and work. It's hard to think of many areas of our lives and work that hasn't been changed by technology, yet it can become too easy to feel isolated despite these advances. Connectivity has never been more important to us. Whether in person or virtually over Zoom, together, we can learn, share, support, pray and grow as we share the good news of Jesus. 

Different ways of connecting with RM

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Different ways of connecting with RM

Rural Ministries is a growing network of churches, organisations, pioneers, and practitioners united by their desire to see the countryside served by grace-filled people of mission, empowered by God and biblically relevant for the changing context. We invite you to connect with us to learn about our work and share your knowledge, ideas, and feedback.

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Becoming part of our Network

As the world becomes more complex, the need for expert support and professional advice when making decisions about church and mission increases. Our network is primarily intended for organisations, churches, pioneers, and practitioners who worship and witness in the rural context and think differently.

As part of our network, we'll keep you up to date with all of our latest news, events, campaigns, and opportunities to support us! It saves us money to contact you by email, and you have the option to unsubscribe at any time.

Our Network
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Become a Collaborative Partner

As the world becomes more complex, the need for expert support and professional advice when making decisions about church and mission increases. Our network is primarily intended for organisations, churches, pioneers, and practitioners who worship and witness in the rural context and think differently.

As part of our network, we'll keep you up to date with all of our latest news, events, campaigns, and opportunities to support us! It saves us money to contact you by email, and you have the option to unsubscribe at any time.

The Process

Get in touch

via

phone or computer

We will call you to get to know a bit more about your situation and explain more about RM and how we may be able to help

We may arrange a visit or a more extended conversation, especially if there is specific help needed

We will look to connect you with others in the RM network, local to you

Become a Collaborative Partner

Webinars, conferences, and events

Face to face learning from one another is a key part of building up leaders, pioneers, and churches. RM works hard to provide training and conferences that are practical, relevant, and affordable. Whether you would like us to run a course for your church or leadership, attend one of our conferences or join a webinar, you can find further details here.

Conferences
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Upcoming events and meetings

Rural Mission Hubs

Rural Mission Hubs aim to support and encourage pioneers, practitioners, and permission givers, as well as those looking to explore rural ministry and mission. They are an opportunity to chat, pray, explore, laugh, and cry together. It is a gathering of like-minded explorers with an open door to anyone seeking community, and as such, invites you to join the journey. Each hub aims to meet two or three times each year and has its own character with no set format. 

Future Rural Mission Hub meeting dates:

8th May - South West Rural Hub

Pippins Community Centre, Axminster, Devon. £10
More info and booking

25th June - Midlands Rural Hub

Launde Abbey, Leicestershire. £10

More info and booking

27th June - South East Rural Hub

Ashburnham Place, Battle, E. Sussex. £10

More info and booking

26th September - Midlands Rural Hub

Launde Abbey, Leicestershire. £10

More info and booking

7th October - Northern England Rural Hub

Scargill House, Nr Skipton, North Yorkshire. £10

More info and booking

8th October - North East & Borders Rural Hub

St Cuthbert's Centre, Holy Island, Northumbria £6

More info and booking

The Crucible Course

The Crucible Course helps us explore what Church & Mission might look like in this constantly changing world, especially for those on the margins?

The course is comprised of five sessions between the 13th April and 18th May, two in-person events at Garland Street Baptist Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and three evenings on Zoom.  The cost of the course is £27. 

Find out more and book here.

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Latest Conferences and Events

MOSAIC Magazine & Weekly Reflection

MOSAIC is our magazine published three times a year bringing together the latest news from around the Rural Ministries network together with relevant and useful articles. This publication is free to download and if you subscribe to our weekly reflection, you will be notified when the new edition is available here. If you would like to receive your copy through the post, let us know.

Each Sunday, one of the team offers a thought and a topical reflection. Many use these in their churches, small groups or as part of their personal devotions. Sign up here to receive your copy direct to your inbox.

Mosaic

Previous Conferences & Resources

Strategic Alliances

Strategic Alliances

In addition to working with our Church and Mission Partners RM works closely with range of complementary organisations to the mutual benefit of our partners. These strategic alliances allow us to offer resources and skills to more rural churches than we could do on our own.

ForMission college equips Christian Leaders to transform their communities through accredited training, thought leadership and missional support. Their BA and MA programmes are validated by Newman University

Engageworship aim to resource local churches for creative, innovative, and world-changing worship; engaging with God, each other, and the world around us. They have numerous resources for churches and those leading worship

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Urban Expression is an urban mission agency that recruits, equips, deploys and networks self-financing teams pioneering creative and relevant expressions of the Christian Church in under-churched urban neighbourhoods.

Northern Baptist College is an up to date, two hundred years-old learning community. With deep roots in the Northern half of England it seeks to equip women and men for leadership in the mission of God wherever they might be called.

Fresh Expressions is a growing movement of ordinary people across all denominations who are passionate about connecting with those who don’t know Jesus and forming new communities of faith with the people they meet in the places where they meet them. From new housing to rural, urban to suburban, messy church and third age to forests, coffee shops, beaches, pubs, barns, online and even church buildings!

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