Helpful reports and resources that aim to provide advice, guidance and recommendations for dioceses, parishes, PCC and clergy on rural mission and growth.

The Church of England has over 10,000 churches in rural areas and 40% of those who attend church go to rural churches. We are committed to supporting rural churches in their mission and helping them to grow.

The Rural Affairs Group of General Synod is primarily a consultative group that works to support the mission and growth of the rural Church of England. It is chaired by the Rt Revd Richard Frith, Bishop of Hereford.

The challenges of rural ministry are addressed in a new report aimed at releasing the energies of clergy and lay people for mission in the countryside.

Church of England national funding for features such as improved broadband and pooled administrative support have given rural parishes a boost.

The Strategic Investment Board, on behalf of the Archbishops' Council, has awarded £10.5 million to eight dioceses to support major growth and change projects.

The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education has backed calls for a comprehensive Rural Strategy, following the publication of a new study.

Lead bishop for education calls on Government for overarching rural strategy following Lambeth summit.

The Mission of the Church and the concept of Church growth.

A £1.3 million award has been made to a Church of England diocese to help expand its work spreading the Christian faith to people with previously no contact with church in towns and rural communities.