The July issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ provides insight into how congregation members can welcome new people and include those in the congregation who are not regular attendees.
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 July 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:
- “Welcoming People” free webinar presented by Mark Einspahr — Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central. Visit lcms.org/rstm if you are interested in participating.
- “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.
- 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.