Ministering to the Peoples of Small Town and Rural Communities
* There are two ways to contribute to the Rural Chaplains Association. Donations can be made through the Advance. For more info you can follow the link below: Advance Special RCA * Memorials Gifts can also be made in “Memory Of” an individual or in “Honor Of” an individual Read More ...
Background/History The Rural Chaplains Association emerged in response to the US farm crisis in the 1980’s as a means of providing support and encouragement to farm families, communities, and congregations impacted by the farm crisis. Rural Chaplaincy offered a forum for dialogue related to issues that threatened the vitality and Read More ...
To become a Rural Chaplain download this form: RCA Application SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Scholarship support is available for lay and clergy persons seeking to become certified Rural Chaplains (a two year process). Applications must be complete with required recommendations filed with the RCA membership secretary 30 days Read More ...
Covid has been a challenge but we look forward to gathering again as soon as it is safe.
Rural Chaplains around the World PARTNERSHIPS FOR MINISTRY WITH RURAL RUSSIAN PASTORS AND COMMUNITIES Soon after the collapse of the former Soviet Union, Rural Chaplains were invited by The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries to be part of its exploratory efforts to develop strategies/partnerships for planting congregations Read More ...
What’s happening in your community? Have news to share? Something going on in your rural setting? Do you have a question that you would like some feedback on? This is the Place! Post your stories and questions here! Don’t forget to check our FaceBook page for more news and Read More ...
A place to post prayer requests, open to anyone who may have a need or concern. No request is too big or too small. Please feel free to post any answers to prayer as they occur.
A network and covenanting fellowship of Laity and Clergy who are called and choose to minister with persons, families, churches, projects, institutions and communities located in isolated areas, open country, villages and small and large towns.
RURAL CHAPLAINS come from diverse backgrounds, with varied education and life experiences, that uniquely equip them to serve rural persons, families, institutions, communities and congregations in challenging and productive ways. The rich diversity of those certified reflects the landscape that brings beauty, along with challenges and uncertainties, to people living in small towns and outlying rural areas.
RURAL CHAPLAINS serve in a wide array of settings from both religious and secular fields: counselors, farmers, ranchers, homemakers, consultants, pastors, teachers, health care providers, agronomists, environmentalists, etc.
For more information contact :
Dr. Judy C. Matheny P.O. Box 55, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 jcm2174@gmail.com OR Rev. Dr. Dorsey H. Walker 4705 Al Hwy #40, Dutton, Al 35744 dhwalker@centurytel.net
RCA IS AN ADVANCE SPECIAL NO. 982740 AND A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
Thanks for the work you are doing on the website, Bob.
You’re welcome!
Does anybody know we are here?
Thanks for the info on 2017 Focus Event.
We give an update each year at the Focus Event and we can be found with Google.
Good morning, Bob.
I am in mentorship with Backstory Preaching. In searching for our mission statement I landed here. Beautifully created. Looking forward to being back with the gang when financially more stable.
Rural United Ministry is meeting in person since July 2021.
Thank you, for following Rural United Ministry facebook page. It is a developing ministry that has been fruitful.
How do you set up a link for donations? Could you contact my husband? HE is our internet master and videographer.
Much blessing brother. Be well. and May the Holy Spirit abound. Love to Julie. M
Wonderful work and I am pleased to be part of the last conference when brother Jerry and I represent Uganda