The August issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ provides insight into how congregations can make church events into community outreach opportunities.
The newsletter offers registration details for the 2015 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference Nov. 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo., and information is also included about Engaging Your Community events and free monthly free webinars.
Download August 2015 RSTM newsletter
Visit lcms.org/rstm to learn more about this ministry and the resources it provides. Also, mark your calendars and be praying for the following upcoming events offered through RSTM:
- “Youth and Parent-Partnered Youth Groups” free webinar presented by Angie Kollbaum, youth director, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Concordia, Mo. — Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central. Visit lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating.
- “Small Church Choirs” free webinar presented by Bill Gasau, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Emma, Mo., and Donna Owens, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Higginsville, Mo. — Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central. Visit lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating.
- Engaging Your Community (EYC) event in Columbus, Neb. — Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central at Christ Lutheran Church. The LCMS Nebraska District will help with the presentations. View schedule and register online.
- 2015 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference in Kansas City, Mo., at the Kansas City Airport Marriott — Thursday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Nov. 7. Keynote speakers include the Rev. Ken Klaus, speaker emeritus, “The Lutheran Hour”; Chaplain Craig Muehler, director, LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces; the Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford, senior pastor, Zion Lutheran Church and School, Mayer, Minn.; and the Rev. Todd Kollbaum, director, RSTM. Watch for updates and more information regarding registration at lcms.org/rstm/conference.