As rural America continues to undergo massive economic and demographic shifts, rural churches are uniquely positioned to provide community leadership. Leading a rural congregation requires a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these communities, as well as a strong theological and community-focused identity. Allen T. Stanton describes how in establishing this identity, rural leaders build a meaningful and vital ministry.Reclaiming Rural explores the myths and realities of rural places, and how those common narratives impact the leadership of rural churches. Ultimately, rural congregations must practice a contextual understanding of vitality, which understands both the strengths and challenges of leading in a rural setting. Arguing for a practice of evangelism imbued with this mission of vitality, Reclaiming Rural promotes the church as a leader in economic and community development, modeled upon a Wesleyan theology of grace. Acknowledging the many challenges facing rural churches, this book is an energetic and encouraging guide to overcoming social and economic obstacles to build a thriving congregation.
Allen T. Stanton
Reclaiming Rural [EPUB ebook]
Building Thriving Rural Congregations
Reclaiming Rural [EPUB ebook]
Building Thriving Rural Congregations
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语言 英语 ● 格式 EPUB ● ISBN 9781538135259 ● 出版者 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ● 发布时间 2021 ● 下载 3 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 7790378 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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