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Training

• Overview_from_2003_Rolph_report.doc (0.16 MB)

The first examples are of training suitable for laity as much as clergy

• A_course_of_6_weekly_sessions_for_all.pdf (0.34 MB)
• Rural_Day_for_Chelmsford_Diocese.doc (0.02 MB)
• [LINK]The CRES course is a thorough introduction for laity and ministers alike
• [LINK]Rural Evangelism Network
  
• Rural_Training_for_Readers.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Durham MA Module - "Rural Theology: Community and Church" (0.04 MB)

These examples are of initial training for rural ministy - across denominations

• Course_weekend_on_Rural_Ministry.doc (0.06 MB)
• Bristol_Baptist_College_5_day_Module.pdf (0.88 MB)
• Initial_Training_programme_for_the_Cambridge_Federation.doc (0.03 MB)
• 2_days_in_Cumbria.doc (0.04 MB)
• Placement at Three Counties show (HTML)

Andrew Bowden is running a 3 day Rural Ministry course for Ripon College Cuddesdon in 2007. No papers are yet available.

Twice a year national gatherings target those new to rural ministry. Similar ideas can be used for those unable to travel to ARC

• Arthur_Rank_Centre_Rural_Ministry_3_day_Induction_Course.pdf (0.27 MB)
• [LINK] The Arthur Rank Centre website - future induction and MPB Courses and past material
  

Training needs to continue for those experienced in ministry - especially those with an increasing number of churches to care for.

• A_diocesan_strategy_for_experienced_rural_ministers.doc (0.02 MB)
• Rural Theology Association Website has details of regional and national meetings
• Centre for Studies in Rural Ministry (for more advanced study)
  
  
  

Last updated 29/04/2008