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Rural youth ministry is an amazing adventure--a truly unique beast, different from serving in the inner city or the heart of suburbia. But even though our culture is becoming increasingly urban and suburban, rural youth ministry isn't going away anytime soon. Brent Lacy is no stranger to the realities of rural ministry--the joys, the challenges, the rewards, the heartaches. He grew up in a rural community and serves as the youth pastor at a rural church today. Through the pages of this book, Brent examines keys to thriving in rural youth ministry, strategies for building solid relationships, tips on reaching your local schools, wisdom on surviving church politics, ideas on effectively using technology, and advice on adjusting to a new church or community. Whether you're new to rural youth ministry or your life has been forged in a rural setting, this book will inspire you to hold firm to God's calling. You can be successful in your ministry. You can reach your community in ways you and your church never even thought were possible. The work may be long, hard, and messy, but the rewards are amazing. The Expanded Second Edition also includes updated and additional content.

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Pastor. Homeschool Dad. Former Child Abuse Investigator. IT Professional. Writer. Lock-in Survivor. Rural Ministry Advocate. These all describe the experiences and stories that are part of Brent Lacy's time in ministry. Brent grew up on 160 acres of corn, soybeans and cattle in Southern Illinois. Brent lives in Parke County, Indiana with his wife and three children. Ministry, rec-league sports, 4-H, and community endeavors are a huge part of their lives. Brent has worked in the IT sector since 1997, gaining a COMPTia A+ certification in 1998. He often works in business support, support in the public sector, and independently contracts to large corporate deployment teams in various parts of the Midwest, in addition to Writing, Speaking, and Ministry. Brent has shared his passion for Rural Ministry and encouraged youth workers all over the country through presenting workshops at national, regional and local conferences for many denominations. He served as a trainer for youth workers in Indiana as part of the BGEA/MyHope with Billy Graham Crusade. He has also been a presenter at Group's Simply Youth Ministry Conference and twice at the Rural Home Missionary Association's National Small-Town Pastors' Conference.

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