Explore narratives written by experienced writers who seek to provide wisdom for leaders in rural, redemptive communities.
Advancing During Economic Trouble – A History of Rural Churches Fueling AG Growth in Hard Times
By Dr. Darrin J. Rodgers, J.D. Can rural churches and ministers play a significant role in the...
Small Beginning, Big Impact
By Dwight Sandoz Foster Beckstrand grew up in a pastor’s home where he learned about small-town...
The Lord of the Harvest – Obedience Sparks Prayer
By Charitie Sandoz In the fall of 2021, while serving on the Billy Graham Evangelistic...
Christ Called-Minister Mobilized
By Dwight Sandoz Organizations can find a crucial indicator for the future in the leaders they...
Finding Joy in the Journey
The joy in rural ministry comes from embracing Paul’s encouragement on the placement of our focus...
Discipleship, Gideon, and a Rural Kansas Church
Replace the torches with weekly meetings, accountability partners, and biblical devotions....
Multiplication Begins With Us
This failure comes when they never trained those who could fill key roles in the church....
Developing a Thankful Heart
While the world is discouraged and downhearted, believers look for reasons to rejoice....
The Missional Voice Of The Spirit
Some often ask, “What is the Spirit saying to you?” and that question should remain a primary...
Navigating the Unknown: From the Directors
How do Christ followers navigate the dark paths of the unknown? What should guide our response to...
Rural Multisite in South Dakota: A Celebration of Change
Some rural pastors could not feasibly do multisite church, however, every rural pastor can learn to...
Setting the Atmosphere for the Day of Worship
"Finding a way to reach your audience and knowing your audience is imperative to growing a healthy...
Principles for Rural Youth Ministry Part 3: Crab Claws and Candy Ships
I was brand new to the role and naturally apprehensive about such a low showing. The next week...
Principles for Rural Youth Ministry Part 2: See a Need, Meet a Need
By Pastor Joe Epley Small towns are a lot like cars. When maintained properly, they can last for...
Principles for Rural Youth Ministry Part 1: Making Blind Eyes See
I was challenged by a question from the Holy Spirit: Isn’t it worth it? The answer seems clear....
Leadership Lessons Learned at A Small Country Church
I once pastored a church that was twice the size of the town it was in. Impressive! 20 people in...
60 Million Deserve the Gospel
In one drive through the American country, you’ll likely drive past two or three rural churches...
A Life that Mattered
I was recently taken by surprise at the grief which overwhelmed me on my sister Kim’s 60th...
