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Allen T. Stanton

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In a conversation that highlights churches in rural areas, Rev. Allen T. Stanton describes the challenges and opportunities facing churches in small town America and the unique position they have as potential agents of change within their communities.   About Allen Rev. Allen Stanton is the Chief of Mission Integration and Outreach at the University of Tennessee Southern, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the Turner Center for Rural Vitality. Allen is an ordained in the United Methodist Church. He is the author of Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations and holds degrees from Wake Forest University and Duke Divinity School. Allen lives in rural Tennessee with his wife and two daughters. RESOURCES  Check out Allen’s book,  Reclaiming Rural, Building Thriving Rural Congregations (30% Discount RLFANDF30) Connect with Allen on Twitter at @atstanton or by email at ats@utsouthern.edu Certified Rural Training Ministry BeADisciple 

In a conversation that highlights churches in rural areas, Rev. Allen T. Stanton describes the challenges and opportunities facing churches in small town America and the unique position they have as potential agents of change within their communities.   About Allen Rev. Allen Stanton is the Chief of Mission Integration and Outreach at the University of Tennessee Southern, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the Turner Center for Rural Vitality. Allen is an ordained in the United Methodist Church. He is the author of Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations and holds degrees from Wake Forest University and Duke Divinity School. Allen lives in rural Tennessee with his wife and two daughters. RESOURCES <ul> <li>Check out Allen’s book, <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538135259/Reclaiming-Rural-Building-Thriving-Rural-Congregations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reclaiming Rural, Building Thriving Rural Congregations</a> (30% Discount RLFANDF30)</li> <li>Connect with Allen on Twitter at @atstanton or by email at <a href="mailto:ats@utsouthern.edu">ats@utsouthern.edu</a></li> <li>Certified Rural Training Ministry <a href="https://beadisciple.com/ifd-certifications/#rural" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BeADisciple</a></li> </ul>

Episode 37: Reclaiming Rural Ministry with Rev. Allen T. Stanton

As rural America continues to undergo massive economic and demographic shifts, rural churches are uniquely positioned to provide community leadership. Leading a rural congregation requires a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these communities, as well as a strong theological and community-focused identity. Rev. Allen T. Stanton describes how in establishing this identity, rural leaders can build meaningful ministry. His three indicators for vital ministry offers hope as well as a pathway for renewal.