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20 Truths from "God's Country"
OCT 17, 2017  20 TRUTHS, BOOK RELEASE, RURAL CHURCH  20 Truths from “God’s Country”  Reclaiming...
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Bivocational Ministry as an Evangelism Opportunity
Bivocational Ministry as an Evangelism Opportunity One-third of American pastors are bivocational. |...
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A Child’s View of Church Planting
We, all of us, have been called to go. Image: First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, Texas / Facebook “The...
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Defining Success in Ministry Part 3
One of the critical questions we face in ministry is, “How do we define success?”  How we answer this...
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How I generate Rural Ministry Barriers
Some of the most daunting barriers to effective rural ministry are facilitated by rural ministry practitioners...
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How Cultural Attachments of Yesterday Diminish Our Effectiveness Today
How Cultural Attachments of Yesterday Diminish Our Effectiveness Today Evangelism in a postmodern context...
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5 Places to Find Your Next Church Planter
5 Places to Find Your Next Church Planter A ChurchPlanterDepot where you could find in one place the...
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You Should Be Thinking About 2050: North American Church Planting Capacity For the Next Generation
On July 23, the Send Institute convened a gathering of 17 thought leaders and heads of some of North...
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Defining a Multiplying Church
Defining a Multiplying Church What is a multiplying church? Evangelical church planting organizations...
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GROWTH POTENTIAL AND THE SMALL CHURCH
In an age where bigger is better, the standard for success is often measured by numerical growth. Yet,...
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Spiritual but Not Religious?
Rural churches have a window of opportunity to invite people to belong—the sweet spot of the overlap...
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Lessons Learned in the School of Farming
Over the years of ministry, I gained a greater appreciation for the theological, biblical, and ministry...