Rural Ministry Resources and Networking
The Rural Ministry Resources and Networking (Rural Desk) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a ministry committed to sharing the promise of hope for rural people, churches and communities through presence, resources, education, advocacy, and networking. Want to learn more about what applies to our Wisconsin congregations? Read The Church Addresses the Rural Life Context.

Where do you see hope in rural Wisconsin?
Where do you see hope? Share with us and and/or read others' thoughts.

In the Face of the West Wind:
Rural Churches in the Midwest
A photo essay of Lutheran churches in the Midwest and the men and women who toiled for their existence.
Click here for the site.

STaR (Small Town and Rural) Ministry Alliance
Approximately 55 percent of the ELCA’s 10,776 congregations are in small town and rural settings. In order to better serve this large and diverse constituency, the ELCA is developing the ELCA Small Town and Rural Ministry Alliance.
●  STaR Main Page
●  Vision Statement
●  Criteria
●  Membership Application (PDF)
●  Annual Meeting

Small Town and Rural Evangelism
The Small Town and Rural Evangelism office of the Division for Congregational Ministries of the ELCA provides leadership support training, networking, and resource development in the areas of congregational evangelism and rural vitality.