Exploring Faith in Everyday Life
Discover the power of faith and community in your journey.

Discover the power of faith and community in your journey.

At Rural Christian, our mission is to spread hope and faith in rural communities. We believe in the power of the gospel of Christ, and that love and community can uplift individuals and families.
It is our desire to encourage Christians to be confident in their faith, excited by the gospel, and willing to share their faith with others.
Hi! I'm Barry Osborne.
I have spent a lifetime in Christian ministry and mission mostly in the UK but also in other countries in Africa and Europe. Although I have recently retired from full time ministry I still have a great deal of experoence and accumulated wisdom that I am willing to share.
Being a Christian in a small rural community is challenging, but it brings exciting possibilities. I would like to help you unlock those possibilities. This is exactly the context in which Jesus lived and began his ministry. What does he want to do in your village today?

We extend to all friends who visit these pages, our sincere and warm greetings as we celebrate the birth of a child who became the Saviour of humankind. We hope that Christmas will be a very blessed time for you and your family.
We expect to start 2026 with renewed energy and value your prayers. To ensure that you keep in touch with developments please sign up for our periodic newsletter at barry@ruralchristian.org or ruralbarry@gmail.com. We promise that we will not bomb you with emails and will not be making any financial appeals.
Happy Christmas.
The reources of Rural Missions. This is a major ministry in the UK and aims to help rural churches become more missional. Visit their website at ruralmissions.org.uk
We are still building this website, so please be patient with us.
Send me a message or ask me a question using this form. I will do my best to get back to you soon!
barry@ruralchristian.org

Rural Christian