Strip Mine Jesus: Hope for the Rural Church, Small Towns, and Overlooked Places

Jesus Hasn't Given Up on Small, Exploited, and Overlooked Places-and Neither Should We

Many young people entering ministry and starting careers believe success requires them to leave their communities. After all, the fastest-growing congregations, the highest-profile ministries, and the best opportunities are in big cities or their wealthy suburbs, aren't they?

But Jesus didn't ignore the small, the exploited, or the overlooked places, and neither should his followers.

In this reflective yet e...