“I pastored for some years amongst the thick forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. One thing I learned in that rural and remote area is that good local church leaders did not grow on those trees. Not any of them.” - RHMA
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
Church Leadership in the Rural Church
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NewInteresting....
....that he calls Yooperland a "matriarchal" culture. Looking up sources on Finnland, it does look like things are described as "egalitarian" in nature, which is at least close. Agreed 100% that in developing leaders in any culture, you've got to concentrate on discipleship.
Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.