North Carolina: Hinton Rural Life Center, HayesvilleSummary: A resource and education center for small-membership rural churches. (#731372) Description: The mission of Hinton Rural Life Center is to be an advocate for the small membership church within the United Methodist connection, to assist small membership churches in becoming healthy and effective, to provide opportunities for missional involvement, and to be a place of hospitality, spiritual growth and renewal. Hinton's goals are to: (1) develop resources and provide training and consultation with congregations of small membership and congregations in town and country settings; (2) to provide opportunities for persons to come to the Hinton community and participate in a hands-on mission experience; and (3) to be a place of hospitality, spiritual growth and renewal with the Hinton lodge, cottages and retreat facilities. |