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Rural Church Institute

The Rural Church Institute (RCI) at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center provides support and resources to help rural and small town congregations thrive. Believing these faith communities are vital to the spiritual welfare of the rural areas and small towns in which they're located, RCI offers in-person and online Rural Church Evangelism Cohorts. In these cohorts, clergy and congregational leaders from different denominations are presented with the opportunity to get coaching and learn...

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Lessons from a 'Misfit Church': 5 Principles for Rural Church Growth
This article recounts the creation and growth of a grassroots rural congregation focused on reaching those in...
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Rural Revival?
This article chronicles how three congregations from two different denominations evolved to become a success...
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Creating a Good Virtual Worship Experience
I’ve “attended” several synagogue and church worship services over the last...
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Talking About Racism
Many congregations are looking for resources to help them talk about racism. White congregations...
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4 Steps to Free Community Data
In the last few years there’s been a surge of congregations interested in their...
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The Art of Community: 7 Principles for Belonging
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This book helps congregations explore seven principles for fostering belonging. Written by...
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The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
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In this book, author Priya Parker shares how looking at gatherings with fresh eyes can make...
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Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations
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This book explains the unique opportunities of rural ministry, offering strategies to build...
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Small Church Ministry Podcast
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This podcast offers conversations on the importance, opportunities, and difficulties often...
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Church Mental Health Summit
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This online event helps congregations and ministry leaders establish, grow, and maintain...
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Racialized Trauma Course
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This web resource offers a free online course to help individuals and communities begin...
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Lessons from a 'Misfit Church': 5 Principles for Rural Church Growth
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This article recounts the creation and growth of a grassroots rural congregation focused on...
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Rural Revival?
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This article chronicles how three congregations from two different denominations evolved to...
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Church Accounting: Ultimate Guide + Best Practices To Know
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The article Church Accounting: Ultimate Guide + Best Practices to Know provides church...
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Organizations

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Rural Church Institute
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The Rural Church Institute (RCI) at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center provides...
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The Colossian Forum
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This organization provides resources, workshops, and materials to help individuals,...
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VisitorReach
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VisitorReach helps congregations connect with potential visitors. VisitorReach believes...
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Podcasts

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S8 E17: Homelessness Is Complicated
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William Wubbenhorst, Non-Resident Scholar for the Institute for Studies of Religion...
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S8 E16: Five Cups of Coffee a Week
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Dr. Josh Packard joins John and Matt to discuss Sacred Listening; a tool that can help...
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S8 E15: The Place(s) Where It Happened
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Pastor Dave Fox and Pastor Eric Lehman from The Bridge Community Church in Decatur,...
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Can the Local Church Heal Political Division?
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This podcast episode offers congregations insights into how they can support social change...
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What do American Christians believe about their Religion
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This podcast offers congregations insights into the range of Christian beliefs. Hosted by...
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What Now? Creative Tool for COVID-19 Planning
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This 3-hour self-facilitated planning process helps teams think creatively to make an action...
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Mental Health First Aid
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This training helps congregations respond effectively to people experiencing a mental...
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Certificate in Community Storytelling
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This certification program offers congregational leaders a specialization in personal and...
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Project Resource: Fall 2026 Training
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This Fall 2026 webinar series from The College for Bishops focuses on annual giving and...
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iwave
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This software can help congregations find and connect with donors. A product of Kindsight,...
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Tarjimly
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Tarjimly is designed for overcoming language barriers, available anytime, anywhere, via...
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accessiBe
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This software helps congregations ensure that people with disabilities can access their...
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People

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Charles Vogl
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Charles Vogl is an advisor, keynote speaker, and author whose insights on leadership and...
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Freddy DeAnda
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Este consultor es un pastor, autor, orador y podcaster Latino que provee cursos educativos...
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Bailey, Marlon, PhD
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Dr. Marlon M. Bailey offers invaluable expertise to congregational leaders seeking to...
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RELEVANT Magazine
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Since 2002, RELEVANT Media Group has published RELEVANT magazine, intended to speak to...
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Outreach Magazine
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Outreach Magazine is a by-monthly, non-denominational magazine for Christian churches that...
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MinistryTech Magazine
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Formerly Christian Computing Magazine, this free, monthly e-zine is for church staff and...
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