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About Us
Our Mission is to encourage and reinforce rural and small town congregations to serve as mission outposts in their communities and the world.
Our Vision is through the power of the Holy Spirit and study of God’s Word see congregational leaders and members experience the joy and delight of reaching out with the Gospel in various ways that engage their changing communities for Christ.
Our Promise is to follow the core beliefs of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and bring the hope of Christ into each consultation and coaching activity that equips professional church workers and lay leaders for outreach mission in rural and small town congregations.
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Mission Transformation Goal
The Rural Mission Resource Center -SPIFE works in partnership with LCMS World Missions under the direction of the Board for Mission Services through a National Rural and Small Town Mission Committee, chaired by Nebraska District President Rev. Russ Sommerfeld.
 The Rural Mission Resource Center –SPIFE is served through the direction of Dr. Ralph Geisler, Missionary/Catalyst. The Schroeder Memorial Leadership Training Center serves to equip missionary consultants and coaches with-in the LCMS districts to facilitate training for professional workers and lay leaders in rural and small town congregations.The Missionary/Catalyst works in collaboration with the 35 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Districts, Transforming Churches Network (TCN), The 72®—Partners on the Road, Church Planting, Mission Central, Hoffmann Institute, Concordia University (St. Paul, MN) and others. Together, these partners develop mission transformation processes that are sensitive to rural and small town contextual and value factors.
The Rural Mission Resource Center will continue to provide a vibrant educational environment where God’s people are equipped through leadership training to more effectively fulfill the Great Commission.
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