The author writes as one who grew up in a rural church, so he knows of the experience firsthand. Mixed in with his own story, and those of several others, is a ton of facts about how rural church ministry got its start, where it's come from, and how it will be important moving forward. A comprehensive book that would be excellent curriculum for a class on rural churches.

In the book The Forgotten Church, small church pastor Glenn Daman, takes us on a journey through The Forgotten Church and the forgotten parts of America. With scholarly passion, Daman shows us the importance of rural ministry and why it is different from urban ministry. He writes:
“The rural church focuses upon community and relationships while the urban ministries are driven by vision and mission. Because they fail to recognize this chasm, urban-trained pastors often struggle in rural churches. They seek to implement urban principles of church leadership and practices within the rural church. In the end, the pastor becomes discouraged, the congregation becomes frustrated, and the ministry struggles.”
As a rural pastor for over 25 years I have witnessed much of what Daman writes! He has put into words the struggles of many rural pastors and the frustration of lack of recognition for those faithfully serving.
This is an excellent resource for all pastors but especially rural pastors and a battle cry not to neglect rural ministry! I would highly recommend this thought provoking book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.