May 4, 2018
Planting Churches in ‘Flyover Country’
By Kelly Carr You take in the gorgeous sights—calming lake waters surrounded by verdant fields and purple mountain majesty. After a few minutes of awe, you pull down the window shade, sit back, and sleep the rest of your flight. Ah yes, many of us have experienced some of God’s greatest wonders from a bird’s-eye view only. The nickname “flyover country” came out of the camaraderie of folks who felt their heartland was overlooked by those who focused only on the coasts. But, if we’re being honest, when it comes to Restoration Movement congregations, have we adopted a similar attitude?
