Rural Ministry Resource Library
Relevant articles, templates, and guides for those serving in small-town, small-church, rural ministries
10 Nov 26
Conference Teaching Library: "In the Penalty Box"
Have you ever felt forgotten, discouraged, or sidelined in ministry? Drawing from the life of Moses, Erwin Lutzer reminds us that God...
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28 Oct 26
Creating a Preaching Calendar
Planning your preaching for the coming year? Mike Boyle offers practical guidance for developing a thoughtful preaching calendar that...
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28 Oct 26
Guarding Your Soul and Sabbath
Are you finding it difficult to step away from the demands of ministry? David Pinckney explores why rest is an expression of our trust in...
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28 Oct 26
Living with the Tribal Chief
Every rural church has influential individuals or families who help shape its direction. Glenn Daman explores how pastors can recognize...
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28 Oct 26
Becoming Part of the Community
Building trust in a small town takes time and intentional effort. Steve Mathewson shares three practical strategies to help pastors...
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30 Sep 26
Partnering with Other Small-Town Churches
Discover how small-town churches can accomplish more together than they could on their own by pooling resources, building relationships,...
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30 Sep 26
Church Leadership in the Rural Church
Learn how rural pastors can identify and develop future church leaders by investing patiently in a few “Timothys” through discipleship,...
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30 Sep 26
Pastoral Review Process
Mike Boyle provides practical, ready-to-use tools to help churches encourage their pastors, assess ministry health, and establish a...
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30 Sep 26
Conference Teaching Library: "Hope for the Useless"
Feeling inadequate or ineffective in ministry? Drawing from the story of Gideon, Bryan Chapell reminds us that God works through fearful,...
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