Rural Ministry Resource Library
Relevant articles, templates, and guides for those serving in small-town, small-church, rural ministries
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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10 Jul 26
Pastoral Rhythms for Balancing Family and Ministry
How can pastors faithfully shepherd both their congregation and their family? Discover six practical pastoral rhythms to help navigate...
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08 Jun 26
Rural Pastor Job Description Templates
How do we create a job description for a full-time pastor or a bivocational pastor? We often look
to our own experience and what we have...
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08 Jun 26
Praying Through the Sermon: The Five Gates of Sermonic Prayer
A thoughtful look at how prayer shapes every stage of sermon preparation—from study and structure to preaching and surrender.
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08 Jun 26
Leading Through Conflict in Small Churches
Practical wisdom for pastors navigating conflict in small churches—with guidance on prevention, intervention, reconciliation, and leading...
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08 Jun 26
Pastor, Protect Your Wife!
Pastors are called to shepherd the church—but also to protect their wives from the unique pressures and burdens of ministry life.
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