Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction: Hope for Small Churches by Kelly Malone
1. The Church and Expectations of the Pastor by Bob Perry
2. Nurturing Momentum in Small Churches by Larry Tarver
3.Handling Conflict in the Small Church by Doran McCarty
4. Pastoral Care in Small Churches by Ben D. Craver
5.Preaching in the Small Church by Mike Fuhrman
6.Discipleship in Small Churches by Jonathan Grenz
7.Global Missions for Smaller Churches by Dennis Horton
8.Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry in Rural Churches by Duke Jones
9. Preparing Students for Small Church Ministry by Kenneth Gore
10. Preparing Bi-Vocational Pastors for the Small Church by Rod Earls
11. Responding to the Shortage of Pastors in Rural Churches: Some Lessons from
Global Missions by Kelly Malone
Conclusion by Ben Craver