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Flourishing where God has planted you…Join us for the 5th Annual Rural Impact Leadership Conference–
Nurturing thriving congregations in rural communities. The Rural Impact Leadership Conference equips small-town and rural churches to thrive in their Kingdom calling. RILC brings together trusted pastors, trainers and practitioners who understand the realities of rural ministry—small staffing, tight budgets and deep community ties.
When: Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Alexandria Covenant Church, Alexandria, MN
Designed for You.
Rooted in the Gospel. Whether you’re a solo pastor, bi-vocational leader or lay-volunteer, join us at RILC 2026—a conference designed for you. Join peers from across the Upper Midwest for workshops, stories and encouragement shaped by life in the rural church.
What to expect: Real Leaders. Real Churches. Real Impact. This one-day conference includes two main sessions, practical ministry workshops, exhibitors and more. In-person and online participation options are available.In rural settings, church is more than a gathering—it’s part of a community shaped byschool activities, fields, small businesses and neighbor-relations.
Each main session or workshop is led by practitioners who understand rural community life, small staffing, and limited budgets. Flourishing where God has planted you: Join us as we explore together the impact leaders have within rural congregations
Check out more information at the Rural Impact Website. To get free registration use the Bethlehem Church link above.