Description
The Rural Church Institute (RCI) at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center provides support and resources to help rural and small town congregations thrive. Believing these faith communities are vital to the spiritual welfare of the rural areas and small towns in which they're located, RCI offers in-person and online Rural Church Evangelism Cohorts. In these cohorts, clergy and congregational leaders from different denominations are presented with the opportunity to get coaching and learn from each other about how to meaningfully reach those inside and outside their congregations and create a culture shift for evangelism. RCI program participants gain access to resources and an ongoing peer network for continuing support, which in turn helps pastors and congregational leaders revitalize their rural small town congregations.
Features
- Links to related books, research, podcasts, websites, videos, and relevant conferences
- Partner organizations committed to rural and small town faith communities
Practical Applications
- Share the link to the Rural Church Initiative website with your faith leaders to investigate how the learning opportunities, resources, and support RCI provides might meet their personal and congregational needs.
- Explore the educational opportunities and resources on the RCI website to learn whether any might meet the immediate needs of your rural or small town clergy or congregational leaders.
