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I just wanted to take a moment to point some of you in the direction of a 50 year study on rural patterns in America and their impact on rural churches. I know this isn't of great interest to a lot of you, but I am excited about it.

You don't have to keep reading if you don't want to.

OK, still here? This study is centered on Missouri and is applicable to much of the American Midwest. It is unique because it deals with an entire state and compiles 50 years of data.

It opened my eyes to a lot of things I saw and yet really didn't understand as a child growing up in the rural Indiana.

If you are interested in moving to the country, working in a rural church, doing business in rural areas, or otherwise interested in rural history and trends, you will want to at least scan through this report.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming on Thursday.

—Luke