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.
The world is in desperate need of God’s love, in desperate need of more just and holy narratives, and in desperate need of people of faith leading the way. This is what Convergence is all about.
We are stronger when we partner together than when we struggle alone. How might a multi-church approach to ministry meet the needs of your rural community?
I was recently invited to participate in an event that has the potential to change the course of my life, and will no doubt jump-start my final doctoral writing project. I have been invited to participate as an Initiator with The Convergence Movement…
Is there a gap in your small town between local artists and local churches? What would bridging rural art and…
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