Strong financial support to address the needs of the church and its ministry. Actively supportive of the world missions enterprise. Deep abiding faith that has carried many through difficult times, helping them to grow spiritually. Open minded and accepting of new ideas. Supportive of other small churches.
Love is experienced in the congregation.
Problems of Rural Pastors 1. Limited access to some modern conveniences and cultural activities close at hand. Time constraints related to serving bivocationally, or in a multi-point charge. Constraint of opportunities to grow a church to a larger, more active size. Poor self-image for self and church.