Experience the Energy
Standard Publishing reflects on lessons from the Energizing Smaller Churches Network and invites leaders to join upcoming ESCN conferences this fall for connection, learning, and practical encouragement.
Articles for tag: Rural Churches
April 22, 2007
Land of Opportunity
Newcomers are moving into rural communities, and churches can feel the strain when long-term residents and newcomers collide. This introduction explores agrarian and cosmopolitan contrasts and why understanding them can ease conflict.
October 15, 2006
The Megas Were Minors
Knofel Staton reflects on what megachurches can offer—and why small congregations matter just as much. He traces how “minor churches” nurture faith and leaders, and calls both large and small churches to value each other’s role.
Everybody”s Challenge
Mark A. Taylor reflects on serving a fellowship of churches ranging from rural “mini churches” to megachurches, and why stewardship questions—especially how we spend and give—matter for every congregation.
