States such as Minnesota and South Dakota are offering suicide prevention training to clergy – a crucial, trusted presence in rural America. In the farmland, churches remain essential social gathering points.
“Just go there and find a new way to keep telling the Jesus story.” The “Take It Or Leave It” farm stand that sits on the property of the United Church of Lincoln is one of those “new ways.” Read full piece
A national initiative for community development may be coming to Missouri in an effort to alleviate rural poverty.
Rural churches, particularly those within driving distance of a seminary or denominational college or university, often become training grounds for ministerial staff.
Rural churches in America face a host of challenges as they seek to continue ministry in their communities. Loss of members through population shift from rural areas to urban centers can drain rural churches.
Brand New Church in Arkansas and Fairy Baptist Church in Texas are examples of rural churches that follow different worship styles and appeal to different kinds of people.
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