“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people" (Matthew 9:35). In this workshop, we will discuss the challenges of small-town dynamics and the effects that it can have on the pastor and ministry. Whether you’ve relocated and are planting in a new small town, or are homegrown and pastoring, this workshop is for you! Some Qs we will discuss: Why is this even a topic? Do (or should) issues such as accountability and “being an example” become even more magnified in a small town? What does it mean to assimilate into the culture? What about my relationship with other ministers/ministries in my small town? What would the Lord consider to be a “successful” small-town ministry? We will attempt to tackle these and other questions during our time together. It is my prayer that you will leave the workshop encouraged in the Lord!