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Nov 29, 2018Rural Matters
Good News in Rural America: There’s More to the Story than Poverty and Disappointment
Jesus is alive and active in rural America.

Charlie Cotherman
Oct 27, 2018Rural Matters
America’s Hidden Mission Field: Why We Need Rural Churches
Some rural churches are struggling, but many still have a lot left to give.

Bob Smietana
Jul 24, 2018Leadership, Rural Churches
Transitioning from Bi-Vocational to Vocational Ministry: 3 Questions
Three questions that can help guide you and your churches if you are considering this transition.

Ed Stetzer
Jun 2, 2018Rural Matters
Reaching and Revitalizing Rural America: Overcoming Misconceptions, and Answering the Call (Part 3)
Christians belong in the space of need and desperation because we carry a message of hope that is vitally needed in those contexts.

Ed Stetzer
May 30, 2018Revitalization, Rural Churches
Reaching and Revitalizing Rural America: Overcoming Misconceptions, and Answering the Call (Part 2)
In reality, rural America is in a perilous position — perhaps in greater danger of decay and decline than many cities.

Ed Stetzer
May 28, 2018Church Planting, Revitalization, Rural Churches
Reaching and Revitalizing Rural America: Overcoming Misconceptions, and Answering the Call (Part 1)
To paint any people with a broad brush is not to see them for who they truly are.

Ed Stetzer
May 6, 2018Rural Matters
One-on-One with Glenn Daman on ‘The Forgotten Church’
The presence of the rural church is critical if the gospel is to make an impact in the community.

Ed Stetzer
Feb 26, 2018Rural Matters
Can Multi-Site Work in a Rural Context?
Many churches have embraced a multi-site strategy with a lot of success.

Jon Sanders
Feb 17, 2018Leadership, Rural Churches
Rural Fish Bowl
Pastor Dad needs to be just Dad.

Tyson Lambertson
Jan 4, 2018Church Planting, Rural Churches
I’m a Rural Pastor! What Now?
Do not make any changes in the first year.

Brian Wechsler

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