Isolation in rural ministry can, for many, become deeply burdensome. Thomas Aquinas once stated, “Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious.” As much as we may feel called to a certain church or county, without friendship and support, the joyful task of ministry can become a tiresome burden.
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Small town churches and ministries face many challenges in the twenty-first century. Most seminaries exist in urban centers and likely focus on ministry in the context where they exist.
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