Benjamin Carter
Benjamin Carter is the Vicar of the Parishes by the Wall in the Diocese of Newcastle, which take in many of the most famous sections of Hadrian’s Wall. There he has developed a new pattern of Church called “God’s Tent” which pitches a bell tent in the landscape as a location and focus for worship. Prior to ordination Benjamin taught history and philosophy at Bristol University; he is currently an Associate Tutor and Board Member of the Lindisfarne College of Theology.
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God's Tent Pitched Among Us: A New Pattern for Rural Church Mission
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How can small rural churches respond with confidence to the opportunities and challenges for mission and ministry? As the Church focuses more and more on growth in urban areas, God’s Tent shows that flourishing exists throughout the Church, and particularly in small and rural contexts.
Finding God Pitched Among Us
GUEST BLOG: Benjamin Carter heads to the countryside (in spirit, at least) to explain the origins of God’s Tent, an exciting new pattern for rural church mission. If I look out of my study window, I can see a small knot of tress on the skyline. If you squint, you can just about see…
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