God-Shaped Mission

Theological and Practical Perspectives from the Rural Church

By: Alan Smith

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Paperback | 19 July 2011

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The bestselling Church of England report, "Mission-Shaped Church" is having a profound effect on the way local churches view themselves and their futures, yet its focus is very urban. Not only that, it was critiqued by John Hull as lacking in any new theological insights into the task of mission.

Alan Smith, bishop of the rural diocese of Shrewsbury, responds to both of these issues in this theological and practical exploration of mission drawing on what is happening in the rural church.

Part One explores some of the issues facing the church today, especially in rural areas, and some theological strands in the New Testament that underpin the way we go about mission. Part Two tells the stories of a range of new mission initiatives actually taking place in rural areas and identifies good practice. Part Three identifies opportunities for sustainable growth for churches - tourism, working in association with church schools, making the best use of church buildings, involvement in environmental issues. Part Four summarizes the way ahead for sustaining mission through developing appropriate leadership.

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Setting the Scene: The Changing Role of the Church in the Countryside and Rural Spirituality	p. 1
The Changing Face of the Countryside	p. 3
The Changing Face of the Rural Church	p. 15
Belief and Spirituality in Rural Britain	p. 31
God-Shaped Mission: Theological Reflections	p. 50
Mission and Evangelism in Rural Areas: Examples of Mission-Shaped Church in the Countryside	p. 63
Innovation, Celebration and Service	p. 65
Children and Young People	p. 74
Worship	p. 88
Care and Social Action	p. 99
The Wider Context: The Importance of the Family and Apologetics	p. 109
Passing on the Faith in the Family	p. 111
Apologetics: Is the Gospel True?	p. 124
Principles for Mission in the Rural Church: Listening, Learning, Acting, Refocusing	p. 141
Listening	p. 143
Learning	p. 157
Acting	p. 172
Refocusing for Mission	p. 189
Bibliography	p. 212
Index	p. 223
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