Resources

This book of essays can help congregations that are exploring a significant change in how they use their property, whether that’s...

A part of a larger site dedicated to all things rural life, the blogs in the Religion and Faith part of The Daily Yonder focus on matters...

This web resource guides congregational leaders through the development and implementation of a wellness ministry. Although this guide can...

Dr. William Cooke, MD. was practicing in a small rural community when a health crisis broke out. He joins Abby and Matt to talk about how...

This article recounts the creation and growth of a grassroots rural congregation focused on reaching those in the margins. Whether read as a...

This video helps congregations understand the reasons for and the challenges and advantages of having a bivocational pastor. An episode of...

This episode of the Pivot podcast features Rev. Clara King, who shares insights from her work with small, rural churches, highlighting how...

This video podcast episode shares both introductory and advanced social media tips that work for small and rural churches. This installment...

Rev. Brad Thie, Director of Duke Divinity School's Thriving Rural Communities Initiative, joins Abby and Matt to talk about his work with...

This organization helps rural Christian congregations in the United States and Canada that are struggling to find leadership and survive...