“There can be no higher mission than to spread the love of God and the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Arthur Rank Centre has a vital role in connecting the rural church with rural people to see that mission fulfilled in the countryside. The Tenant Farmers Association is delighted to be working alongside the Arthur Rank Centre to improve the quality of life of those living in the rural communities.”
George Dunne, Chief Executive of the Tenant Farmers Association
“I am delighted to support the work of the ARC which is supremely placed to play an important role in addressing rural issues. The ARC is well-known for challenging the churches of all denominations to play a vital part in the development of rural communities. My hope is that the Centre will long continue to make Christian people aware of the important issues of the day especially around the theme of the disadvantaged and that it will further develop its current activities in challenging and influencing government rural policy.”
Rev. Dr. Stuart Burgess, Chairman of the Countryside Agency and Rural Advocate
“As Bishop of a large, predominantly rural, diocese and as Chairman of the Church of England’s Rural Affairs Committee, I work very closely with the staff at the Arthur Rank Centre. I am deeply grateful for the resources provided by the ARC. It is of great benefit to us to have the National Rural Officer based at the ARC. The training offered and the projects and initiatives that are developed are used and valued by a great many people, communities and churches.”
Rt. Revd. Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter.
