Posts Tagged ‘ Appalachian Regional Ministry ’
What are the challenges of working with the small local churches in Appalachia?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersHow is the atmosphere of the church in Appalachia different than here in South Carolina?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersWhat are the three main things volunteers need to know when they go to minister in Appalachia?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersWhat are the main issues volunteers need to know to be effective in Appalachia?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersWhat challenges will volunteers face while ministering in Appalachia?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersWhat are the critical pre-project steps for a successful ministry project in Appalachia?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersHow will a mission project in Appalachia impact my church?
Sep 10th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Training for VolunteersAppalachian Culture
Sep 8th, 2008 | By Bill Barker | Category: Featured ArticlesBe real
Mountain people like people to be real - nothing phony nor imitation. When you come to the mountains you do not have to try to be like a mountain person just be who you are… in their culture. If there is something you do not like, express it.
Pretense is obvious to people of Appalachia. They have seen it too often.
Explain to them your culture and ask them to share their culture.
Never attempt to lead by… coercion, manipulation, or intimidation. You will soon be found out and relationship will cease.
For when you fall out of the good graces of Mountain people … very rarely do you again get back in. To Mountain people… when they love you… they will do anything for you. When they do not love you and respect you… all you say and do will not matter. (more…)
