{"product_id":"the-forgotten-church-glenn-daman-9780802418135","title":"The Forgotten Church: Why Rural Ministry Matters for Every Church in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e's Award of Merit for The Church\/Pastoral Leadership 2018\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it's because of the 2016 Presidential election or books like \"Hillbilly Elegy,\" Americans are beginning to understand the tremendous influence people in rural areas have in our nation. But rural America--not urban America--is also the new center of poverty. Thus, the rural church stands at the crossroads of strength and struggle. It carries the gospel, the very hope and power needed. Yet its ministry efforts are hamstrung because urban and suburban churches often don't realize their need for rural churches, and the rural church itself rarely understands its unique assets and values. \u003ci\u003eThe Forgotten Church\u003c\/i\u003e addresses these problems and: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides an overview of rural ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplores opportunities recent trends provide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshowcases the remarkable benefits of suburban, urban, and rural churches working together \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is essential for any pastor--whether from the city or the sticks--because we are one body and we need each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenn Daman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802418139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802418135\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moody Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Glenn Daman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981239681279,"sku":"9780802418135","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5c4845bf-923e-4571-bf76-3a6bec34a34a.jpg?v=1683254426","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-forgotten-church-glenn-daman-9780802418135","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}