Reflections of a Child of Rural and Rust Belt America: Why the PRM Matters to Me
Grace Leuenberger
Watching her father’s ministry in a small, country church helped Grace appreciate the power and gospel-significance of everyday faithfulness.
Rural Ministry Connections
Rural Ministry Connections is the blog of the Project on Rural Ministry at Grove City College.
As its name implies, this forum is dedicated to connecting pastors, individuals, and organizations who care about the flourishing of rural pastors and churches to resources, ideas, and a larger community who share this common interest. At the PRM, we care about rural pastors. That’s why we are dedicated to fostering rural ministry connections that can resource rural pastors, amply their voices, and help them thrive along with the congregations and communities they serve. Thanks for joining the conversation!
The Resilient Local Church–PRM Hosts Pastors and Lay Leaders for Second Annual Conference
Mikayla Gainor
Pastors and lay leaders from across our region gathered earlier this month for our 2022 PRM annual conference–The Resilient Local Church.
Framing Rural Ministry: New Photo and Video Projects Showcase Local Pastors, People & Places
Charlie Cotherman
New photo and video projects help us share the stories of pastors and congregations in our region in new ways.
A Summer of Service and Learning: Nine Student Interns Serve Small-Town Congregations
Emily Cox
For these nine students, summer meant a break from classes but not a break from ministry in the local church.
Putting the “Bee” in VBS: A Church-College Partnership Lets Kids Taste and See God’s Goodness in Creation
Emily Cox
Thanks to the help of two PRM interns, kids at one rural congregation’s VBS were abuzz with appreciate for science and their Creator.
Growing Good: Community Gardens Link Churches and Their Communities
Emily Cox
For these churches, community gardens provide an opportunity to nourish minds, bodies, and souls in their communities.
Stand in the Gap, Together: How Cooperative Ministry Can Empower Small Churches
Randy Powell
Every community has people who are falling through the cracks. How can our one small church make a difference? Cooperative ministry may be the answer.
Celebrating Farmers and Faithfulness–Agricultural Day at Coolspring Church
Emily Cox
For pastor Mark Frailey, contextualized ministry means celebrating the agricultural roots of his congregation.
Students Research Attendance Trends in Two Local Churches
Mikayla Gainor
For these college students, a service-learning project in their research methods class was more than an academic exercise.
Faithfulness and Place: Four Videos about Small Places and Those Who Call Them Home
Charlie Cotherman
What does faithfulness look like in a place many have neglected or exploited? Four recent videos showcase people who are living the answer.
Co-pastoring as a Married Couple: Mike and Jen Haddox Share Their Story
Mikayla Gainor
Have you ever thought about co-pastoring with your spouse? For Mike and Jen, saying “yes” to this question has blessed their church and family.
The Local Ministerium–Meeting Needs or Just Another Meeting?
Charlie Cotherman
When pastors make building relationships with other pastors a priority, their efforts benefit the entire community.
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Project on Rural Ministry
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Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-3897
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Project on Rural Ministry
100 Campus Drive, Box 3042
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-3897
office@ruralministry.org
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Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-3897
office@ruralministry.org
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