Encouraging and Equipping rural church leadership
Walking into a new job can be exhilarating and exhausting. You have so many hopes and dreams as you are expectant of what God is going to do. With fresh eyes on the scene, it is easy to see everything that you think needs to be fixed. You notice all of the changes you want... Continue Reading →
Control is the kryptonite that destroys rural churches. I know this is true in every church, but it holds deeper roots in the rural church. Why? In small towns, the elders and church leaders are the same people who serve as mayor, substitute teacher, and football coach. Every area of life is intertwined and must... Continue Reading →
1. Unity around mission is a must. Each day, a new issue divides the world we live in: politics, race, masks, vaccines, regulations, lifestyle choices, and more. Neighbors are at odds. Friends aren’t talking, and then everyone shows up at church. Now more than ever, the echoes of Jesus’ prayer for unity need to reverberate... Continue Reading →
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