Transitional Assistance…
So a former southern baptist youth pastor who works for a non-denominational parachurch ministry walks into a Quaker Church… This is not …
You’re Tracking The Wrong Metrics in Rural Ministry…
I know, I used a buzzword. Whether you are in Church Growth, Business, Marketing, SEO, or Fantasy Sports, the word “Metrics” carrries …
Rural Pastor, You Need to Write…
Pastor, I have a suggestion. No, I’m not the person begging for your attention directly before or after the sermon to let …
Staging…
A couple weeks ago, I announced that I was embarking on a new ministry adventure. There has been much preparation in the …
Poll: The Biggest Issue in Rural Youth Ministry is…
We are constantly working on new ideas and resources here at MinistryPlace.Net. One of the upcoming ideas involves a lot of feedback …
4 Lessons from the Bible Found on the Farm…
We live in a world where context is vital to our understanding. One of the reasons our society struggles with parts of …
Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Super Bowl Party
I love playoff football. I’ll admit it. I’m a full-on NFL junkie. Here’s the deal: I’m not alone. This past weekend, network …
Rural Ministry in a Grocery Store…
At a local Pastor’s prayer breakfast, I heard the following statement: I do a large part of my ministry at the local …
Gangs and Rural Ministry….
The title of this post sounds like an oxymoron, but it is becoming a real problem. It has been for a while …
Lessons From The Bible Found on The Farm: The Vine
In John 15, Jesus makes the claim ” I am the vine, you are the branches, …if someone remains in me, they …