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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.
Details of the conferences run by the Church Commissioners' Pastoral Team during summer 2018
This report sets out the context and challenges for small and rural schools.
The Council for Christian Unity's new report on missional ecumenism in England
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.
Dioceses need to integrate thinking about their church buildings with their mission and ministry planning so that their possibilities and challenges are part of a growth strategy. We can help you with your diocesan strategic review of church buildings
How money is distributed to help fund mission and growth as part of the Vision and Strategy
The Mission of the Church and the concept of Church growth.
The findings of the research provide rich and wide-ranging insights into church growth in the Church of England.