Rural Ministry – Christian Standard

The Church that Does the Recovery Program

By TR Robertson Walk through the doors of First Christian Church in Belle, Missouri, on a Sunday morning and it seems, at first glance, like a typical rural church. There are farmers and blue-collar workers in …

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Published on : October 13, 2017
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Overcoming the Challenges of Rural Ministry

By Justin Horey Imagine you live a half hour from the nearest pizza place, and no one delivers. …

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Published on : October 6, 2017
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The Miracle in the Cornfield

By Darrel Land It has been referred to as the miracle in the cornfield. That is an apt …

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Published on : October 5, 2017
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My Crazy, Exciting Adventure in Rural Ministry

By Tom Claibourne I recently turned 60 and marked my 38th anniversary of serving with the same congregation. …

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Published on : September 29, 2017
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The Impact of a Humble and Faithful Servant

By Shawn McMullen Tom Claibourne is a friend of mine. We’ve known one another since our days in …

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Published on : September 28, 2017
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Changing Our Church to Change Our Community: The South Fork Story

By Bob Hightchew How do you change an unhealthy church culture without any pain? How do you make …

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Published on : September 23, 2017
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Features|Movement

Rural Church Planting: A Conversation with Pastor Jerry Harris

By David Dummitt Last month I had the opportunity to speak with Eric Metcalf in Chicago about the …

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Published on : September 22, 2017
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A Church for Forgotten Places

By Jerry Harris Forgottonia . . . would you believe it’s a real place? The place is real …

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Published on : September 21, 2017
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