Adam Loretto

My professional account for teaching, research, and networking purposes. Or, really, just for whatever.

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Almost 9 in 10 small-town pastors (88%) expect their church to be stronger in 10 years, including 53% who strongly agree. Just 11% disagree, and 1% aren’t sure. https://t.co/CSkgOO9UHC via @LifewayResearch

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Optimistic new data was released today by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at @GroveCtyCollege , The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, and RHMA. Hear some of our initial impressions on this new podcast episode featuring special guest, Dr. Adam Loretto.
https://t.co/0a59r6j0fO

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

We were honored to host Chris Fletcher, Director of Mobilization at Handi*Vangelism Ministries International (HVMI), at our CRM Annual Conference.
Chris shared powerful insights on how we can expand our hearts—and ministries—to better embrace those with special needs in our communities. 

Missed this workshop and/or would like to keep the conversation going? You're invited to join our Special Needs Affinity Group! Our next meeting is in the evening on October 7, where we’ll talk about adapting Sunday School curriculum to better serve kids with special needs.

👉 It’s FREE to join! Sign up here: https://t.co/ufxsW9pGgi

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Listen to the latest episode of The Rural Ministry Podcast as we discuss, "What Makes Rural Worth It?"!
https://t.co/gcPU2GLZir

[Adam Loretto @AdamLoretto]

@jonnyess8 @MissedApexF1 @mattpt55 @ChrisOnRacing Agree that the super license system isn’t good, particularly in its treatment of IndyCar as compared to, say, F2. But Palou does have a superlicense. Each of his championships earned him 40 points (so two championships in a row still on his three year record is more then enough).

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Get ready to dive in! The very first episode of The Rural Ministry Podcast is here! Join us as we kick things off with a deep conversation in our debut episode, "Why Choose Rural?"
https://t.co/ZP8MFKFdZv

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

CRM Intern Emily Fox gives a recap of the ICO Rural Ministry North Team and the good work that they did over Spring Break 2025! Read all about it here:

https://t.co/pENodciCXm

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

A group of Grove City College men and their residential staff teamed up to serve the local church and other organizations near Grove City. They spread out across several communities to make a difference through service! It’s the first of what we hope will be many such service days that connect COLLEGE, CHURCH, and COMMUNITY through the CRM’s partners. @GroveCtyCollege

#ServiceDay #Community #GCC #GivingBack #CollegeAndCommunity

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

We've extended the deadline for the Special Needs and Mental Health Affinity Group. Here's a bit from the group leader, Jennifer Hollenberger, about what this FREE group will entail. Go to https://t.co/lf08KhSUP3 for more info and to apply.

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Grove City College has received a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) as it helps rural pastors, congregations, and communities thrive.

The funding through Lilly Endowment’s Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative is a game changer for the CRM and its mission to bolster the partnership between the College, the church, and community, according to Dr. Charles Cotherman ’06, executive director of the Center.

“This funding will enable the CRM to expand our core programs to rural and small town churches in the region and beyond and extend the impact of our work by creating a hub for other colleges and universities to share and scale up programs and initiatives we develop with pastors, CRM staff, faculty, students, and communities,” Cotherman said.

Read the press release here: https://t.co/SVSZlCU9SS

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Please help us spread the word about this important new affinity group. It launches Feb. 11 at @GroveCtyCollege.

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Don't miss this opportunity to read through Berry's amazing novel "Hannah Coulter" with @jeff_bilbro.
This is group is free and open to anyone interested in good books and flourishing rural communities. The online registration is open at https://t.co/Bm7CWNjYKv

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Since our first affinity group for youth leaders just wrapped up, we figured it would be great to check in with Jesse and Cassie to see what they had to say about youth ministry in their small town.

https://t.co/ncS3J9o2BK

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

We loved learning from Grove City College NT professor Josiah Hall at our annual conference this past September. Check out his tips for preaching Gospel narratives.
https://t.co/Law0jxefMU

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Ever felt like you were stuck in life or in ministry? Pastor Abby Shaffer's idea might just help you see things from a different perspective.

https://t.co/MJdRB1WOCF

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Are healthy church systems just for large churches? Not according to Anthony Caiola, pastor and planter of Awaken514 Church in Clearfield, PA.
https://t.co/d78eQTsO0M

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Wonder what our annual conference was like this year?
Check out this recap by CRM writing intern Emily Fox.
https://t.co/sFPYOLuwxB

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Did you know that we have a YouTube page https://t.co/XAdPMg4V4z where you can find videos from our most recent conference (like the one below) as well as a wide array of content about rural ministry?

https://t.co/6nbeMozjQx

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

We were glad to be able to offer continuing education credits at our conference for the first time this year for pastors in denominations that require them. One more reason to mark your calendar for next year's conference--September 5-6, 2025.

[Jeffrey Bilbro @jeff_bilbro]

A brief essay on my new book: "When we’re blinded by technological determinism—in either its optimistic or its pessimistic variant—we neglect the possibilities that always exist for more convivial technological practices and arrangements." https://t.co/8mj8vfbbfI