We believe that God calls us to understand both His written word, the Bible, and the times, in order to know what to do. Our vision is of an ‘observatory’ or a ‘watchtower’ gathering ‘intelligence’: understanding the ‘times’ in the light of scripture, and applying God’s word to current issues and challenges, notably in the context of rural life and church. In particular, the Bible bears witness to the good news of Jesus Christ for all people and reveals God’s heart and purpose for mission. Paul’s ministry and methods, especially, have inspired us to seek to come alongside and strengthen and support rural believers and churches for the long-term. We develop understanding through study and research and communicate it through our websites and other publications, online seminars and conferences.