num_pages: 224
description: With the poetic force of Kathleen Norris and the pastoral warmth of Eugene Peterson Kansas pastor Roth sets forth a vision for vibrant rural churches for ministry in congregations that bear a profound sense of both loss and possibility and for harvesting fruits of transformation and renewal. Rooted in stories from Scripture his own ministry and interviews with rural church leaders Roth offers a sturdy theological and practical alternative to church-growth strategies that rely on success stories and flashy metrics. Reclaiming Gods vision for the rural church Roth writes means learning how to praise abide watch pray grow work the edges die befriend and dream. In Gods Country rediscover the stunning abundance of Gods presence in rural communities. Name the ways that the rural church testifies to Gods glory and goodness. Learn to live and love and minister right where you are no matter how small or unassuming it may seem.
language: None
title: God's Country: Faith, Hope, and the Future of the Rural Church
publisher: Herald Press