I just came across a book that may be a 2010 "must read". Shannon Odell has written Transforming Church in Rural America. I'm only 1/2 way through the book, but it is extremely practical and applicable to rural America. Shannon was invited to serve a church of 31 people in a small (400 - 500 people) community in Arkansas. Now they are at several sites and ministering to 2,000+ on weekends. I'd encourage all of our Iowa pastors to get a copy of the book and prayerfully read it. I guarantee that you will relate to the issues, obstacles and victories that Shannon has encountered.
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