What we do
UNDERSTANDING
values - vision - ACTION

Values
We believe that, like the tribe of Issachar, God calls us to understand in order to know what to do.

Vision
Our vision is of an ‘observatory’ or a ‘watchtower’ gathering strategic intelligence, understanding the ‘times’ and the ‘word of God’ and communicating that understanding to support church and mission.

Action
We develop understanding through study and research and communicate it through our publications, website, and conferences.
'understand the times, know what to do' (1 Chronicles 12:32)
PROJECTS
Some of the ways we promote understanding
VILLAGE HOPE BLOG
Information, insights, news and comment on rural life, faith, church and mission.
VILLAGE LINK
Our regular newsletter and magazine with news and updates on our work and thoughtful and informative articles on key themes.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A weekend event combining fellowship, worship and prayer with informative and inspiring speakers, discussion and open forum, for all concerned with rural church and mission.