A number of adult studies focus on rural life. Planting Seeds to Harvest Hope is a six-part bible study on issues of the rural crisis. Resources of the Christian community for ministering to those struggling with rural issues are part of the study. Of the Land, For the Land also deals with church, land, and community. Walter Wink s book, Transforming Bible Study, is an important resource for blending factual biblical information with learner s own experiences and their understanding of the Bible s relevance today.
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