Convocation on Rural Church Emphasizes 'Gathering With Hope'
August 14, 2023
About 250 people gathered in Myrtle Beach for annual Rural Church summit aimed at refreshing and strengthening United Methodist clergy and congregations.
Sharing Hope through Ministry in Rural Communities
June 14, 2023 | Robert R. Webb III
The Duke Endowment’s Director of Rural Church, Robb Webb, shares his reflections about a recent grant to support the creation of new faith communities and strengthen existing congregations within the United Methodist conferences.
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