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Ministry in the Countryside: Revised Expanded Edition: A Model for the Future

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ministry in the Countryside: Revised Expanded Edition: A Model for the Future
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Revd Andrew Bowden
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:296
Category/GenreChristian theology
ISBN/Barcode 9780826467652
ClassificationsDewey:254.24
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 1 May 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In 1990 "Faith in the Countryside", the report of the Archbishop's Commission on Rural Areas (Acora) was launched at Lambeth Palace. It was widely accepted as a good document, and a worthy companion to "Faith in the City". But while it seemed to put the rural Church on the agenda, it failed to come up with acceptable ministerial solutions. Andrew Bowden's book offers a model for future rural ministry, which is practical, positive and a much-needed follow-up to the Commission's report. He recognises that although rural dioceses have taken new initiatives, rural clergy and congregations need an overall vision and a practical strategy. This handbook is now reissued with an expanded text to take into account the developments which have occurred since the original edition was published.

Author Biography

Andrew Bowden is Area Local Ministry Officer in the Diocese of Gloucester. Andrew Bowden was Area Local Ministry Officer in the Diocese of Gloucester.