Project on Rural Ministry Archives - The Project on Rural Ministry

February 26, 2021

From Prison to Church Plant

Janna Lu
Before Pastor Nate Keisel met God, a judge sent him to prison and termed him "a hopeless case.” God, however, had other plans.

May 12, 2021

Sidewalk Saints: Kingdom Opportunities in Everyday Life

Jason Hansford
God's at work in His Church. He's also at work in a community, business, or sidewalk conversation near you.

February 16, 2021

Seeing God Through the Mundane

Janna Lu
When the COVID pandemic turned ministry upside down, Pastor Mark Frailey found an additional outlet for ministry through his work for the US Census.

February 22, 2023

Real vs. Virtual: Reflections on the Work of Pastoring

Joe Olkowski
Pastoral burnout poses a real threat to most pastors. How can we reshape our weekly priorities to avoid it?

November 5, 2020

Parable of the Campfire

Joe Olkowski
For one rural pastor, a simple campfire served as a reminder of some of the things a church needs to thrive.

October 8, 2020

It Is Time to Lead!

Steve McVey
As rural pastors make unwinnable decisions every week, some are choosing to retire early or resign. Are there other options?

August 20, 2020

Leadership Pain

Allan Copenhaver
No pastor can avoid pain entirely. Thriving in ministry over the long haul requires that we navigate challenges and the resulting pain well.

July 8, 2020

How Do We Lead Without the Answers?

Glenn Daman
Perhaps the greatest challenge we face today is not that we lack all the right answers, but the fact that we are asking the wrong questions.

February 28, 2023

Revival and the Local Church

Adam Loretto
How can local churches build on the momentum of student revivals at places like Asbury? The answer may be simpler than you expect.

July 24, 2020

Quarantine Songs: History and Tradition in a Changed World

Adam Loretto
Used well, history and tradition can be the soundtracks that help rural churches adapt and develop new practices that meet the needs of a world in flux.