The Rural Project

Our church does an easter flyer this time of year. Includes a testimony, a reflection from the pastor, invitations to special and regular events. You won't believe how many people don't know your church exists. Even at the most basic level, send an invite to an Easter service.

@glteel69 Our pleasure

@TheRuralProject Thank you for your posts. Great reminders for those of us ministering in rural places.

Preacher, You are not performing for a crowd. You are feeding souls. Preach accordingly.

“No one comes to the Father except through me.” If that’s true, your village needs to hear about Jesus this Easter. (Hint: It's true)

God loved your village so much that he gave his only Son. Don’t assume they know that. Tell them.

What can a 17th‑century country parson teach today’s rural pastors? More than you might think. Here are timeless lessons on faithfulness, presence, and shepherding small communities. 👇 theruralproject.org/blog/what-a-17…

So there are our seven tips. What would you add? 1. Change the scorecard 2. Build Real Relationships 3. Don’t answer “no” for them 4. Start with existing relationships 5. Pray like it makes a difference 6. Plan the next step 7. Preach Jesus

7. Preach Jesus Not family values. Not community spirit. Not apologetics. Make sure the gospel of Jesus is front and central because that's what people really need.

Running an @ap4l Life ’26 mission in a rural church this month? Here are 7 tips for mission in smaller places:

What if the church growth strategy God has for your village is simply this: Preach the Word. Love the people. Stay for decades.

Pastor, Today's ordinary Sunday sermon matters. Heaven does not grade on attendance size.

@IanPaulFletcher Thanks Ian!

@TheRuralProject Your posts are great - and they seem to apply equally to 'forgotten-out-of-the-way-post-industrial-towns' just as much as rural settings! Keep up the good work of encouraging the Saints!

4 Practices for Gospel-Centered Rural Ministry: 1. Preach Christ every week 2. Pray like revival is possible 3. Visit people in their world 4. Stay longer than feels strategic

Pastor, Don’t underestimate the slow work of God. You are shaping souls who will shape families who will shape communities. That is not small work.