Dynamics of Small Town Ministry

Download or read book Dynamics of Small Town Ministry written by Lawrence W. Farris and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique in character and cultural distinctions, small towns present special challenges for pastors, especially for those whose models of ministry may be grounded in urban or suburban contexts. Writing out of his personal experience in and commitment to small town ministry, Farris explores the impact and importance of such factors as local history, geography, the values and metaphors of small town life, boundary setting, and ministerial roles. For everyone involved in small town ministry, this book is a “must-read.” Foreword by Norma Cook Everist.