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Rural and Small Town Ministry

Rural and Small Town Ministry. Raised in a rural community Pastor of rural congregation Ohio District MMF Rural and Small town Ministry. Word & Sacraments are the Whole Church. NOT Size. Define the Purpose of the Congregation. TOTALLY COMMIT TO IT. Build for the Future. Prioritize.

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Rural and Small Town Ministry

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  1. Rural and Small Town Ministry

  2. Raised in a rural community Pastor of rural congregation Ohio District MMF Rural and Small town Ministry

  3. Word & Sacraments are the Whole Church NOT Size

  4. Define the Purpose of the Congregation TOTALLY COMMIT TO IT

  5. Build for the Future

  6. Prioritize

  7. Find Gifts and Talents

  8. Leadership Training

  9. Define Role In Community

  10. Separate From the Crowd

  11. Stand for Something

  12. Be Known

  13. Don’t Apologize for Lutheran Doctrine

  14. Offer Opportunities to Invite Find Opportunities for People to Get to Know You

  15. Show Unconditional Love

  16. Visitors Look for ways to allow visitors to be comfortable with building and the liturgy.

  17. Work with Others in the Circuit Combine Resources

  18. Discussion/ Questions Your Specific Challenges Best Practices

  19. Pastor Doug DeWitt Immanuel Lutheran Church G-988 State Route 109 Hamler, OH 43524 (419) 274-4811 immanuelpastor@bright.net

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