Rural Ministry

Oftentimes when we are serving in ministry, we brainstorm outreach and growth. But what does growth look like when you live in a rural setting? What does growth look like when things remain small?

This conversation goes deeper than just location of ministry, and is an opportunity to step back and consider: what are we, as the church, here for, and what is that supposed to look like?

Gretchen's Book "Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted" is now available.

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