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Title: ELCA Lutherans Sponsor Rural Evangelism Seminars ELCA NEWS SERVICE - NEWSBRIEF June 2, 1997 RURAL EVANGELISM IS POSSIBLE "Mission Possible," a one-day evangelism seminar, gathers rural congregation leaders to examine methods for effective outreach in rural and small town communities. Sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, five seminars are scheduled for the fall: Sidney, Mont., Sept. 15; Havre, Mont., Sept. 16; Ritzville, Wash., Sept. 17; Eugene, Ore., Sept. 18 and Deshler, Ohio, Sept. 20. Participants will "review their congregation's attitude toward membership growth and discover keys to motivating growth in their setting," said the Rev. David Poling-Goldenne, ELCA director for evangelism. "It is possible to be a spiritually and numerically growing congregation in a rural setting," said Poling-Goldenne. "These seminars provide an opportunity for congregations to gather resources and ideas about effective rural evangelism from the wider church, and connect with others to discuss local strategies and models that work," he said. For information contact: Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html