Many rural churches that were established for a different time and to serve different needs are struggling to survive. Some church leaders suggest that these churches might find new energy and purpose in working to revitalize their communities. Read More »
As mainline churches across America struggle with declining membership, rural churches often face an additional problem: The difficulty of calling and keeping a pastor. Cost is a significant concern, but making the math work is just part of the challenge. Read More »
"The idea that a being a pastor in a 'rural ministry' is somehow akin to being 'put on the back shelf' in the world of 'ministry' represents a fundamental contradiction to the message you are called to proclaim," writes the Rev. Tim Koch of Cresbard, S.D. Read More »
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