Rural Churches offered ideas for children's work

Nearly one in five of the rural population are children - and a new book from the Church of England shows how to involve them in the life of the Church. It brings together advice on two specialist areas of Christian ministry: working with children, and working in rural areas.

In an uncomplicated style, Rural Children, Rural Church offers practical ideas to help churches build an effective ministry among children. Drawing together a range of case studies and practical ideas from rural churches where children's work is growing, the book provides

*Tried and tested tips for setting up children's clubs and toddler groups
* Ideas for involving children in activities as part of wedding and funeral services
* Advice on offering support and guidance for children during 'pinch points' such as moving schools.

* Pointers on the type of material likely to engage children on the visitors' boards, often found in rural churches that are left open during the week
* Ideas for getting children involved in bringing alive twinning arrangements with churches in other parts of the world, which can broaden the horizons of both children and adults.

Rural Children, Rural Church - Mission opportunities in the countryside (£5.99) is available from Christian bookshops including Church House Bookshop. Order it from bookshop@chbookshop.co.uk or visit: www.chbookshop.co.uk