Consultations, Seminars and Training for Rural Churches


Good News in the Countryside

These are deliberately fairly small and intimate gatherings of rural church leaders,  both lay and ordained.  The ideal number is capped at 30, but should be at least 12 participants.


Ideally, Rural Mission Solutions looks for a partner body in order to localise arrangements as much as possible.  A warm but well-ventilated room with reasonably comfortable seating will be required. Digital projection will be used and RMS can provide equipment if it is not available at the venue.  The event usually starts with coffee from 10.30 am , followed by a short act of worship.  It concludes no later than 4.00 pm.


We work with our local partners to invite local church leaders who live within a ten to fifteen mile radius. It always helps to get a mix of denominational representation.  In any Consultation there is likely to be people with varying levels of experience.  The opening session enables each peson to introduce themselves and state on matter that has been an encouragement and one that has been a challenge.  It doesn't take long for attendees interacting and offering to share their experiences.  At the same time the Consultation facilitators from Rural Mission Solution are carefully noting issues to which they can respond.
Group of attendees

After the introductions, there will be the first of two key presentations, followed by a question and answer session which takes us to a buffet lunch.


During lunch time there are opportunities to explore the bookstall.  While we are able to bring a range of relevant  publications, we are always pleased to provide opportunity for the promotion of local material and information.


After lunch, we are ready to deliver the second key talk with a question and answer session.  The final session in the afternoon is designed to ensure that we have not failed to address the concerns of all who have attended.  It also provides the opportunity to introduce the concept of creating an autonomous local self-help network.


We then encourage Local Networks to meet four times a year and follow a proven pattern for a two-hour meeting. For further information use the links below.


Rural Mission Solutions host several online forums throughout the year, where we gather with local church leaders to discuss issues affecting rural and village churches.


The idea is to encourage local churches, share with others from a similar background, to share and develop new ideas as you engage with your local community and help to develop a support networks across the Rural Church in the UK.




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Specialist Outreach and Evangelism Training


Rural Mission Solutions offers a variety of specialist training seminars which are aimed to encourage and enable every church, no matter what size or their level of resources.

Encouraging Friendship Evangelism


In the past evangelism has often had an unhelpful image. Sadly sometimes this is of an aggressive style. Or it might be linked to an exceptionally gifted person such as Dr Billy Graham, or influenced by something seen on TV.

 

But evangelism is about sharing good news and that is something we all ought to be comfortable doing with our friends. So, apart from the image problem, what might hinder people in your church from sharing the good news about Jesus.

 

Not certain what to say?

 

Afraid of being misunderstood or judged?

 

Fear of rejection?

 

These are just some of common issues. But with a little of the right kind of help such problems can melt away.

 

We offer a One Day Event (typically 10.00 to 3.30) where various aspects of Friendship Evangelism are shared in an informal, friendly and interactive format. This might be an ideal event for a Church Away Day.

 

Whatever your denomination or tradition the event is run in an appropriate and sensitive way.

 

The only cost is to cover travelling expenses (and one overnight accommodation if necessary).


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