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Dirk van der Duim > Our Rural Ministry Immersion started with several days of classes at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Pictured here is our group of ten seminary students, along with our three professors. Our trip involved traveling to several towns in Nebraska and learning about rural ministry from the people there. We split up for the first part, with a few of us going North, near Pender, then we all went to a rural ministry conference in Aurora. Atkinson and Bassett were our next stops, visiting local businesses, farmers, churches, and landmarks. We were hosted most nights by gracious members of the local congregations (St. Peter's in Bassett and St. John's in Atkinson). Our main leaders were Pastor Nancy Nyland, Larry Poessnecker, and Barry Frerichs, but many others contributed to our experience as well. They all showed us amazing hospitality throughout the whole trip, and our class is truly grateful for the experience.
Dirk van der Duim > Dennis Gengenbach, Rev. Ruth Boettcher, and Rev. D. Jensen Seyenkulo gave us an introduction to rural ministry before we left for the trip.
Dirk van der Duim > Karen Tjarks and a crew of other kind people met us at the Omaha Airport to welcome us to Nebraska.
Dirk van der Duim > These are some of Pastor Steve Tjarks' closest neighbors in Pender, Nebraska.
Dirk van der Duim > Pastor Steve Tjarks shows Gordon Pace a local parishioner's feedlot operation.
Dirk van der Duim > A stained glass window at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pender, Nebraska.
Dirk van der Duim > Bruce Wichman, a loan officer and farmer, tells our group about the economics and practicalities of farming, and also about rural life.
Dirk van der Duim > Bruce Wichman, a loan officer and farmer, tells our group about the economics and practicalities of farming, and also about rural life.
Dirk van der Duim > Karen Tjarks is in training to become a pastor in a nearby town. She also shares her perspectives on rural life with the group.
Pastor Steve Tjarks shows Gordon Pace a local parishioner's feedlot operation.
> Pastor Steve Tjarks shows Gordon Pace a local parishioner's feedlot operation.
Pastor Steve Tjarks shows Gordon Pace a local parishioner's feedlot operation.
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