The unique challenges -- and opportunities -- for congregations in rural areas and smaller towns. 

The Center for Rural Ministry is housed at Grove City College offers networking and resources for smaller and midsized churches across a four-state region. Their executive director the Rev. Charlie Cotherman joins Greg Gillispie to delve into today's realities for rural churches. 

In this special Family Life podcast, you will hear about attitudes and vitality, the strengths of smaller churches, and how the Center for Rural Ministry has effectively connected a variety of young people with congregations in smaller towns. Cotherman also says good networking and support for rural pastors is vitally important, not only for the clergy but for those congregations.

For more information, to find resources to be shared with leadership boards and visioning groups, or to get plugged in to the Center's offerings, go to www.ruralministry.org