Kevin Ruffcorn, Rural Evangelism: Catching the Vision. Augsburg Fortress Press, 1994. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary Most materials written on church development and evangelism are designed to help churches reach the more culturally-immersed population typical of suburban or urban settings. Rural areas, however, have some degree of distance from current trends, and embody
Kent R. Hunter, The Lord’s Harvest and the Rural Church: A New Look at Ministry in the Agri-Culture. Beacon Hill Press, 1993. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is by Kent R Hunter, the famed “Church Doctor.” As such, it reflects the assumptions of the church growth movement and benefits from Hunter’s
Anthony Pappas, Money, Motivation, and Mission in the Small Church. Judson Press, 1989. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a contribution to Judson’s Small Church in Action Series. Consult the resource guide on Small Churches for several other volumes in the series. From the Publisher There are no magic or instant solutions
James L. Killen, Pastoral Care in the Small Membership Church (Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series). Abingdon Press, 2005. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is part of Abingdon’s Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series. These tools are designed for Methodist churches, but are also useful for other contexts. From
Nancy Foltz, Caring for the Small Church: Insights from Women in Ministry. Judson Press, 1994. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of several volumes by Judson on ministry in small membership churches. Many are listed in the resource guide on Small Churches. From the Publisher Both inside and outside the church,
John H. Tyson, Administration in the Small Membership Church (Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series). Abingdon, 2007. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is part of Abingdon’s Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series, designed for Methodist churches, but also useful for other contexts. From the Publisher For many pastors, church
Douglas Alan Walrath, Making It Work: Administration in the Small Church (Small Church in Action Series). Pilgrim Press, 2000. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a contribution to Judson Press’s Small Church in Action Series, and is revised from the earlier 1994 edition. From the Publisher This book challenges the assumption that
Donald L. Griggs and Judy M. Walther, Christian Education in the Small Church (Small Church in Action Series). Judson Press, 2000. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a contribution to Judson’s Small Church in Action Series. Consult the resource guide on Small Churches which includes several other volumes in the series. The
Karen B. Tye, Christian Education in the Small Membership Church (Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series). Abingdon Press, 2008. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a comprehensive, practical book on all phases of planning, implementing, and improving religious education in the small-size church. It is part of Abingdon’s Ministry in the
Robin Knowles Wallace and Terry R. Heck, Worshiping in Small Membership Churches (Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series). Discipleship Resources, 2007. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is part of Abingdon’s Ministry in the Small Membership Church Series. These tools are designed for Methodist churches, but are also useful for other
