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Who
we areThis is primarily the effort of pastor Jim Thomas, who pastors Holly Springs Bible Fellowship. He oversees this web site and its content. Jim involves himself with a number of pastors who minister in different areas. Most of these pastors have congregations of less than 125 people and live in towns of less than 2,000 people. They are predominantly located in the Northwest corner of Iowa and pastor churches in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Our backgrounds are very diverse, but we are all either fundamental, or evangelical in our approach, depending on your definition of those terms. We pastor Bible churches, Baptist churches, and non denominational churches in the tri-state area. We seek to meet together as often as possible and share things that are encouraging to us within a ministry context. It is our goal to make these available to you as time allows.
This ministry makes no money, and is not interested in selling things or promoting items that are for sale. This ministry is interested in ministering. We are always looking for articles of encouragement and helps in ministry. They may be submitted to Jim Thomas.
Why
I am doing thisThe current trend in literature and seminars is toward the church growth movement. I do not oppose the church growth movement, since the literature and seminars tremendously challenge areas with a large population. However, the needs in rural ministries are much different. Growth is usually slow and consistent and is based on relationships rather than programs. Having been raised and involved in large ministries, I have found the challenges of rural ministry very different. I have also noticed the lack of information and resources available to small ministries. It is my desire for this internet minisry to fill that void.
Please understand, we are not experts. We are simply a small group of soldiers in God's great army who are trying to conquer a small corner of this world for Christ. We believe the denominations, schools, and many others have left and ignored this field and we believe it is one of the greatest mission fields America has in the 21st century. We are burdened, committed, and encouraged to be a small part of God's wonderful work.
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