Rural Ministry Resource Library
Relevant articles, templates, and guides for those serving in small-town, small-church, rural ministries
11 Aug 26
Conference Teaching Library: “Don’t Lose Heart: Persevering Through the Pressures of Ministry”
Les Lofquist encourages weary pastors to trust God through discouragement, weakness, and trials without losing heart.
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11 Aug 26
Lay Shepherding Training Guide
Looking to equip current and future lay leaders? Mike Boyle provides an adaptable training guide with biblical teaching and ready-to-use...
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11 Aug 26
Developing an Evangelism Strategy for a Rural Church
Discover how to help your church cultivate a culture of evangelism, designed for rural communities.
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11 Aug 26
Strengthening Your Preaching in a Small-Town Context
Strengthen your preaching with five practical strategies designed to maximize preparation time and deepen your connection with your...
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21 Jul 26
Understanding Rural: Why Rural Missions Matter
How does RHMA define rural places, rural people, and the need for rural missions?
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10 Jul 26
Believer’s Baptism Resource
As a pastor, your role is to help each baptism candidate clearly understand the significance of baptism and be spiritually prepared to...
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10 Jul 26
Conference Teaching Library: "Righteous Leadership in Regrettable Contexts"
In this message from Ezekiel, Marty Giese explores what it means to exercise righteous leadership in regrettable contexts. Drawing from...
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10 Jul 26
"Pastor, Could I Talk to You?" —The Pastoral Work of Counseling
How can pastors counsel well? Lee Eclov offers practical guidance for caring for souls through listening, prayer, and helping people...
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10 Jul 26
Tech Setup: Streaming Online
Is church streaming worth the effort? Discover how one small-town church uses online ministry to serve members and reach new people.
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