When I started this book, I wasn't able to finish it because it didn't engage me as much as I thought.
It definitely has an audience; I just wasn't the right person.
I wish the author every success.

Not only does Pastoring Small Towns give an authentic peek behind the curtain at the pleasure and pain of shepherding God's people in a place where everyone knows everyone, it also explores the posture that is absolutely necessary of any person aspiring to follow God's call into these places. Insightful and relatable for pastors and pastoral candidates, but also valuable for every member of a church congregation (small town or not) for revealing ways in which you can pray for your pastors, partner with them, celebrate their victories, and help to make their burdens a joy. Martin and Griggs know what they're talking about, because they're living it; and their heart for pastoring shines through. Highly recommended.

Small churches can get left out when training new pastors is done. Sometimes, it is because people don't realize how different a small town can be from a larger town or city. Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs have done a great job of drawing out how being a pastor in these often rural areas stands out. How it is sometimes harder, but also the benefits that come with it.

I am not a pastor, but I am a deacon at a small church and help some other small churches in the area. That is why I was interested in this book, so that I could better support the pastors I know. It has plenty of helpful information on what to expect and how pastors can serve their congregations. I would recommend this book to anyone that serves at a small town church.

I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.