Resources

Forms for Partner Churches
These resources are designed for the Thriving Rural Communities Partner Churches.

• Thriving Rural Communities Travel Reimbursement (pdf)
• Thriving Rural Communities Travel Reimbursement (Word doc)
• Thriving Rural Communities Invoice (pdf)
• Thriving Rural Communities Planning Grant Application (pdf)
• Thriving Rural Communities Grant Program Request for Proposals (pdf)
• Thriving Rural Communiities Kickstart Grants Request for Proposals (pdf)

Rural Life Resources

• Center for Leadership Development
  This resource center offers a discussion forum, conferences, seminars, and other resources to enrich and equip small church pastors and lay leaders.
• Student Action with Farmworkers
  Provides opportunities for students to engage in efforts to improve the lives of farmworkers.
• Lewis Center for Church Leadership
  Affiliated with Wesley Theological Seminary, the Center offers programs, resources, and events to inform clergy and lay leaders, congregations, and denominational leaders.
• Institute for Emerging Issues
  IEI works at a statewide level on a regular basis, with the understanding that their work benefits from and informs local work.
• NC Rural Center
  The NC Rural Center works to help build vibrant rural communities, improving the quality of life for the state’s rural people and places.

Rural Development Resources

• Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA)
  Offers information about organization that promotes sustainable agriculture and the health of rural communities, as well as updates on U.S. farm policies.
• Christian Community Development Association
  Offers training and development resources designed to inspire and connect Christians and help them to restore under-resourced communities

Agriculture and Rural Life Resources

• The Daily Yonder
  News and commentary on how national issues are affecting rural America.
• NC Department of Agriculture 
  The state governmental agency overseeing agricultural policies and services.