Providing Guidance and Support to Rural and Small Town Churches

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – September 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), additional information about the upcoming 2014 RSTM National Conference, scheduled for Nov. 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo., is provided. Also, suggestions are given to help pastors identify capable professional counselors who can give psychological consultation to parishioners who need it. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – August 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), information is shared as to how this ministry helps congregations revitalize to accomplish the work God has given them to complete. The 2014 RSTM National Conference, scheduled for Nov. 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo., is also discussed. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – July 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), information is shared as to how this ministry helps congregations revitalize to accomplish the work God has given them to complete. The 2014 RSTM National Conference, scheduled for Nov. 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo., is also discussed. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – June 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), information is shared as to the vocation of being a parish nurse and the profound impacts parish nurses have on congregations. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – May 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), a few community engagement examples that rural and small-town congregations are using across the country are provided. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – April 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), sowing seeds in fields during the spring, as farmers do, is discussed in light of how God gifts us with opportunities to sow the seeds of His love in the world in which we live. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – March 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), information is shared about a one-day Bible camp that was held August 2013 and the partnership of three rural churches to coordinate the entire event. In addition, general information about the ongoing Engaging Your Community (EYC) events and free monthly webinars is communicated.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – February 2014 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), insight is provided into how a congregation can make visitors in their church feel welcome and respected. These actions can then lead a congregation to play a more integral role in the life of its surrounding community.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – November 2013 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), you are provided insight into the how LCMS congregations can keep the “millennials” – young adults born after the year 1980) – connected to the Church and interacting with this community of believers.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – October 2013 newsletter

In this issue from LCMS’ Rural & Small Town Mission (RSTM), you are provided insight into the purpose of RSTM and what it is charged with doing for LCMS congregations. In addition, you will read about mission perspectives for work, whether you are in a rural setting or in another country halfway across the world.