Thinker, creative, theologian, mum, married to a wonderful man. Co-Director at Rural Ministries. Ordained pioneer minister. I love to spend time with family, play football, game, sing, read & paint. Politically engaged & passionate about social justice.https://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3lvbi6qeuik2aGreat hour with @jazzgoat.bsky.social the fire alarm went off, I think everyone was ok and we still managed to chat about rural mission. Looking forward to what God will do #churchestogether #mission #rural31 Jul 2025 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvbi6qeuik2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3lrpjvddbfk2rTeaching Rural Ministry @riponcuddesdon.bsky.social this weekend was such a Joy. Rural context, rural leadership for today & rural mission. Beautiful day, beautiful people #rural #mission #theology #acheivingdreams16 Jun 2025 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrpjvddbfk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3lrd4bbl2ds2oJust had a glorious morning in the most beautiful coffee shop. I have been praying for some direction and God sent me a wise friend who was there just at the right time. We hadn’t spoken for a year and it was the most God filled moment. #prayer11 Jun 2025 09:37 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrd4bbl2ds2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3lqtweb7t522eSecond day working with Jon Timms at Rural Ministries and it was a glorious day with @lindseyml.bsky.social in Cornwall05 Jun 2025 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqtweb7t522ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3lqncjlbimk2iDay 1 of first week as co-director with the fabulous Jon @ Rural Ministries. Im excited for the adventure God is taking us on. Here’s a tiny snapshot - an unglamorous office day. #rural #femaleleadership #jointleadership #christainleadership #mission02 Jun 2025 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqncjlbimk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3ljuzmzlv6k2tHere's a short reflective post I wrote for our RM blog, celebrating some incredible Christian women. Happy International Women's Day. https://www.ruralministries.org.uk/post/inspiring-women08 Mar 2025 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljuzmzlv6k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jo-allen.bsky.social/post/3ljqabgxmwk2sGreat day discussing our literature reviews. I was in the depths of research reality and feeling a little lost, and today the conversation brought a lot of life. I’m excited to discover more about the Holy Spirit, pioneering mission and prophecy with the team @curiouswilds.bsky.social06 Mar 2025 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:o7vrc5m7ydp3eclxbrc4sasg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqabgxmwk2s