Youth Ministry in Rural and Small Town Settings: A Planning Resource

How do we minister effectively to youth in rural and small town settings? This resource makes it possible to answer this question. Although rural and small town settings share common characteristics, they differ greatly from place to place. Consequently, Youth Ministry in Rural and Small Town Settings offers the insights, assessment tools, and strategies for understanding and effectively responding to the unique circumstances of youth ministry in individual rural communities and small towns.

Developed in consultation with youth ministers throughout the United States, Youth Ministry in Rural and Small Town Settings reflects the most current thought and experience in Catholic youth ministry. It is a reliable and effective guide for those who minister in these special settings, including pastors, religious educators, pastoral administrators, and Catholic school personnel. An appendix includes case studies, a bibliography, and reproducible handouts for assessment.