Actually just before surfing your blog, I read the article “The Rural Church” in the Vineyard Cutting Edge Magazine. It’s an interview with Ross and Mary Nelson who planted a Vineyard church in Tomahawk, WI, population 3,700 (average attendance in their church is now at 250 – what a ratio!) and they’re talking about the uniqueness of rural church planting as opposed to big cities. There are some beautiful thoughts in there which reminded me of our St. Stephen context. One advice they give for the leaders involved in the church plant is: Get involved in the community (school, sports, events etc.), let people see who you are as word of mouth is very effective in a small town.

I guess, they’re right. And although you did not intend to be visible or advertise our church in the ice-cream shop, sooner or later people will hear about it. What a nice by-product Thank you for your unique way of caring for people, Dan.