Gather up the fagements: reclaiming a kingdom vision for trhe rural church -- Praise in place: God is somewher -- Abide: becoming the dust of the eart -- Watch: Vida painted on an adobe wall -- Pray: learning to pray with chickens -- Grow: wierding the axes -- Work the edges: stepping across the barbed wire -- Learn to die: congregational ars moriendi -- Befriend: on not being useful -- Dream: Zion on the migrash.
Summary:
With the poetic force of Kathleen Norris and the pastoral warmth of Eugene Peterson, Kansas pastor Roth sets forth a vision for vibrant rural churches. Rediscover the stunning abundance of God's presence in rural communities.--Back cover.
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