Rural Ideas Conference - Small Congregations

Your church and town are unique. In fact, all rural communities are unique. To know one rural place is to know one rural place. By focusing on rural congregations, we believe that we will be able to support, empower and equip rural congregations and their leaders in a unique way. As a rural university, we at the University of the Ozarks care deeply about rural life and community, and believe we bring a unique perspective to this work.

The First Annual Rural Ideas Conference will be July 16-18, 2025, in Clarksville, AR on the campus of the University of the Ozarks. Once you reach campus, all your expenses will be paid through the generosity of the Lilly Endowment for Religion.  You ever wanted to be part of a gathering where every single person lives and works in a rural area or small town? This is your place! Click here for more information and registration.