*Originally published at www.mmcturnercenter.com* Recently, the New York Times published an analysis of rural America by Eduardo Porter entitled, “The Hard Truths of Trying to ‘Save’ the Rural Economy.” It’s paints a compelling, if not grim, portrait of the challenges of rural America — fewer jobs, economic stagnation, and lower…

Exodus 17:1–7 “Is the LORD among us or not?” That question comes because the Israelites were thirsty and angry; it’s born out of quarrel and fear. As we read the passage, we know it’s not the right question to ask. …

Practicing Community Development in Rural Places As the Church thinks about how to adapt to our rapidly changing world, community development will become more important to our evangelical practices. …