Every so often, beneath the clutter of bills, advertisements, and junk mail lies something worth the trip to the mailbox: an invitation. It may be tucked near the bottom, beside offers for new windows and unbeatable grocery sales, but finding it is always a welcome surprise.

This is one of those occasions—with a bonus: no need to stroll to your mailbox or sort through the day’s mail. Your invitation is right here, ready to read. You are invited to a one-day rural evangelism conference. Lunch will be provided. You will receive complimentary books directly relevant to your rural ministry.

This conference is hosted by rural people, for rural people. The aim is to encourage and give practical insights to reach the rural community for Christ. The conference aims to foster healthy, bold rural churches. The target is you. God has placed your church in a certain community for a Great Commission reason. So, here is your invitation. What better way to start a Monday?

Place: Mac-O-Chee Castle, 2319 State Route 287, West Liberty, OH 43357

When: Monday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Cost: $25

Speakers: Tim Kirschner: District Representative with Village Missions

Allen Sparks: Author of 8 Traits of an Effective Rural Pastor

Jeremy Sarver: Rural Church Pastor

John Adam: Director of Village Missions, a rural church revitalization ministry

What you will return to your rural community with:

• “A Big Gospel in Small Places: Why Ministry in Forgotten Communities Matters”

by Stephen Witmer

• “8 Traits of the Effective Rural Pastor: Going ‘Nowhere’ Slowly: Serving ‘Insignificant People in Insignificant Places’" by Allen Sparks

• Fellowship with other rural folk who want to see the rural church thrive.

• Practical encouragement and insights to reach your community.

• Good coffee and a full belly