| The Forgotten Church: Why Rural Ministry Matters for Every Church in America Contributor(s): Daman, Glenn (Author), Wechsler, Brian (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0802418139 ISBN-13: 9780802418135 Publisher: Moody Publishers OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Christian Ministry - Missions - Religion | Christian Church - Growth |
| Dewey: 253.091 |
| LCCN: 2018004417 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.60 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner of Christianity Today's Award of Merit for The Church/Pastoral Leadership 2018 Whether it's because of the 2016 Presidential election or books like "Hillbilly Elegy," Americans are beginning to understand the tremendous influence people in rural areas have in our nation. But rural America--not urban America--is also the new center of poverty. Thus, the rural church stands at the crossroads of strength and struggle. It carries the gospel, the very hope and power needed. Yet its ministry efforts are hamstrung because urban and suburban churches often don't realize their need for rural churches, and the rural church itself rarely understands its unique assets and values. The Forgotten Church addresses these problems and:
This book is essential for any pastor--whether from the city or the sticks--because we are one body and we need each other. |