Mission
‘Strengthening the churches’ (Acts 15:41)
Mission is the lifestyle of the disciple and the culture of the church.
At the heart of our purpose is the calling to proclaim and live out the Gospel. Mission is not simply an activity of the church, but an integral part of our discipleship and relationship with Jesus Christ. Being active in mission means putting our faith into practice, sharing the good news through our words and actions, and making the most of the opportunities God gives us.
For more than a century, Village Hope has sought to make Christ known among the villages and farming communities of rural Britain. We continue this calling through our own mission engagements, by encouraging and supporting others in mission, and by working alongside churches, fellowships and rural ministries.
Mission Partners
Our specific vision for mission finds its place at the centre of discipleship. This means mission is not a tag-on or optional extra, but integral to our relationship with Jesus Christ. This informs our approach, which is not about frameworks, models or packages, but an ongoing partnership to see mission at the heart of who we are as disciples, and what we do. If you would like to explore becoming a Mission Partner, please contact us.
Mission Network Events
When there is an interest expressed in a specific rural area for help in mission, we provide an opportunity to come together for a morning.
Missioners
How we proclaim and live out the gospel is creatively diverse, and wherever we can, we want to encourage others in their specific vision for mission. Through collaboration and our help and support, we enable others to pursue their God-given mission.
This is not about putting you through programmes, courses or certificates; instead, we jointly and organically develop and tailor to your context. You will also join our Mission Hub and be invited to the events and online calls we organise.
Mission Associates
Proclaiming and living out the gospel sometimes requires a more formal framework to help fulfil the vision for mission. Setting this up can be daunting and time-consuming, which is why we offer Mission Associate partnerships. By providing you with the infrastructure you need, you are free to do the work to which you have been called.
Farmgate Network is the latest to join our family of Partners and Associates.
Mission Hub
The Mission Hub is where we can practically encourage one another in faith and in mission. You will find articles and resources to help you, your fellowship, and your communities learn, grow and discover Jesus in new and fresh ways.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
Sharing in rural mission
We are not the only rural ministry ‘in the field’, and we recognise that each one has its distinctive call and focus. Doing things differently is a strength we support, and, where we can, we seek to stand with them. Through praying together and for each other, and providing mutual encouragement, we share in the ministry and mission across rural Britain.
If you want to explore working together in rural ministry, then please email us.
