Charles E. Cotherman

executive director Center for Rural Ministry @Ruralmin_CRM | planter/pastor Oil City Vineyard @OcvOil | author #ToThinkChristianly, co-editor #SentToFlourish

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

I sent in the final proofs to @ReadBakerBooks this week!

Strip Mine Jesus summarizes so much of what I have experienced and believe about God's presence in small places. I hope this book about little places finds a big readership. #stripminejesus

https://t.co/4jpuf6EjJp

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

Here's the link: https://t.co/4jpuf6EjJp

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

The August 4th release date is coming soon! I'm pumped because I think #stripminejesus will be an encouragement to a lot of folks who live in or care about small communities.
Now is a great time to pre-order. @ReadBakerBooks is selling it for 40% off and offering free shipping.

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

What makes people--especially young people--choose to stay in a small community?

That's the question at the center of my latest article on what I have come to call The Stability Triangle.
https://t.co/uGKx5qlaZ9

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Rural change requires intentionality https://t.co/yqfWKiUTU1 via @YouTube

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

A new podcast episode on a new book on rural ministry! Glenn Daman is the co-editor of "The God of Small Places"...
https://t.co/mf8kMqH5lV

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

I always benefit from conversations with @scottsunquist

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

New podcast episode! How can we lead well and instill leadership qualities in others? Listen in on our conversation with Scott Sunquist, President of Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Scott is also a mentor of our very own, Charlie Cotherman, Executive Director here at the Center for Rural Ministry.
https://t.co/du3vFR8m09

[Jeffrey Bilbro @jeff_bilbro]

In which I recommend essays by @CarolusCarman, @seanirving100, @CaseySpinks, @bonniekristian, @Tyler_A_Harper, @gracyolmstead, @womanwqualities, and @CECotherman.

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

New podcast episode! What are some of the ways we can identify and develop leaders in a rural church? Hear from both a pastor and a lay leader about what works... and what doesn't.
https://t.co/iYjUVGGDlw

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

Last summer two very different novels pushed me to think about the loneliness epidemic in new ways. The piece I wrote in response came out today in @mereorthodoxy.

https://t.co/vnRwTTeoZg

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

Our latest film at the @RuralMin_CRM highlights the faithful ministry of pastor Mark Harley. He's an art school grad who regularly sees God use his background as an artist to bless folks in his small town of Filmore, NY.
https://t.co/cSw6RjvfHW

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

The pressure to find a mentor is something many folks feel, especially during our college years and early twenties. Here's a few reflections on mentorship from my own experience. Link in comments.

https://t.co/ePeb1sf1DT

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

Our first episode in a new podcast series on raising leaders in rural places... A big thanks to Steve Donaldson, Founder of Rural Compassion, for sharing his heart and insights! https://t.co/B8ayZnc9Pd

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

This was a fun one to write. It's about Advent, the Incarnation, and the Pennsylvanian phenomenon of trees painted purple.

[Center for Rural Ministry (CRM) @RuralMin_CRM]

"This is what happened to me this Advent. As I reminded the congregation of our need to wait on the Word, God reminded me about how varied and how gracious his communication to his people is." @CECotherman

Follow the link below for the full article: https://t.co/TGlL9QVyS1

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

Advent is the gritty-yet-hopeful season the folks in my town and church need. It’s the season I need too.
https://t.co/LE77OV58WK

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https://t.co/KDocpgLOf2

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

Even when all of American culture is theoretically slowing down for a day of thanksgiving, it's hard to maintain a posture of gratitude that lasts much longer than a turkey dinner and a football game (1/2).

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For decades, our day of gratitude has been followed by the consumeristic frenzy of Black Friday....That is one option this season holds forth. But we can do something else. We can be people who flip stones looking for gratitude. Link in comments.

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

@c_talbot Thanks! It was a fun book to research and write.

[Charles E. Cotherman @CECotherman]

I'm glad that places like this exist.