How does the Son of God show us what human flourishing can look like in our lives and in our local communities? Listen to Alex Fogleman's talk from our 2025 CRM Annual Conference... youtu.be/Zs_IPiW51FU

This morning, several Plowshare leaders and the CRM team came together for a thoughtful conversation about their experiences in rural churches this fall semester. Grateful for the insight and encouragement shared! ☕ 🍩 Grove City College students: you can ride with fellow

This past week, our Executive Director, Charlie Cotherman, joined Matt Bonzo and the community at the Michigan Christian Study Center for a thoughtful conversation on the unique challenges—and opportunities—facing rural places across the nation.

Here is PART 2 of Charlie Cotherman's review of Tim Slack and Shannon Monnat book: RURAL AND SMALL-TOWN America. "Who lives in rural America, and what trends, challenges, and opportunities define their lives?" ruralministry.org/rural-populati…

What can revitalization look like in your local church? Join our conversation with Steve McVey, founder of Dirt Roads Network, in our latest episode of The Rural Ministry Podcast. youtu.be/DsFFBvg9tnk

We love being centered at Grove City College when students share their amazing talents. Grateful for the leaders who have led worship at our Annual Conference. What a gift!

A great perspective on the Advent Season... "When we light the Advent candles this season, may we not deny the pain, but proclaim that Christ has entered it." -Jennifer Hollenberger dordt.edu/in-all-things/…

Our latest podcast episode: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." - John 1:14 youtu.be/A4wxIVRpGh8

"This is what happened to me this Advent. As I reminded the congregation of our need to wait on the Word, God reminded me about how varied and how gracious his communication to his people is." Charles E. Cotherman Follow the link below for the full article: ruralministry.org/painted-purple…

Merry Christmas!

Lots of good things happening in the rural church! Check out this new podcast episode on a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and the Rural Home Missionary Association.

We are looking back to one of the most impactful blog articles in 2025 by CRM Fellow (and Grove City College senior) Emily Fox as she reflected on her experience shooting a video for the Center for Rural Ministry with Garrett Heath. ruralministry.org/the-garage-how…... Here's a link to

“To love my community is to love those God has saved and wants to save in Christ. As churches recognize that vision, the search for leaders becomes a search for love.” — Adam Loretto research.lifeway.com/2026/01/07/dev… via Lifeway Research

Small Towns and Rural America in Parallel. What room is there for partnership? Check out Grove City College Professor Andrew Baker’s insightful review of Jennifer Mapes’ book, The New American Small Town: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Futures. ruralministry.org/the-new-americ…

Our first episode in a new podcast series on raising leaders in rural places... A big thanks to Steve Donaldson, Founder of Rural Compassion, for sharing his heart and insights! youtu.be/1j4j6zIv0J8

Emily Fox's latest blog article is now live! "Over the past year, the Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) at Grove City College has formed two partnerships with other colleges to expand its mission of facilitating connections between rural churches, colleges, and the community to