Recognizing Rural Ministry

“With today’s changes in rural demographics, including baby boomers in America’s rural areas entering retirement, this book is a must-read for pastors and church leaders. In this volume, Carl Greene addresses both the challenges and opportunities of churches to reach their communities with the gospel and to engage Christians in service. I highly recommend it!”


—David M. Gustafson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School





“With this book, Carl Greene makes a two-level case for the importance of recognizing rural ministry. First, not all rural ministry context is the same, and we should recognize that! Second, rural ministry requires some unique tools that more clergy in urban and suburban areas could use to retool their ministry settings. Readers would be wise to add this to their library and put its practical lessons to use immediately!”


—Brian Foreman, coordinator of congregational ministries, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship





“In recent years, much has been written about the rural church. In Recognizing Rural Ministry, Carl P. Greene adds to the wealth of research regarding the rural ministry. In this insightful book, Greene carefully examines the social and demographic (especially the aging of the rural population) changes occurring within the rural community and then offers practical principles on embracing these changes as missional opportunities. Recognizing Rural Ministry is a must-read for those seeking to thrive in rural ministry.”


—Glenn Daman, pastor, River Christian Church