Flyover Church, by Brad Roth, is an easy-to-read book that encourages pastors in rural communities to reach their communities without comparing their ministry to bigger ones. I like that the author shares his hesitation to talk to people in public because, as a fellow-introvert, I have done the same thing. Being an introvert in ministry is hard! I like how he encourages the reader to focus on who you have in front of you at your church and in your small town. Minister to the people right there. You don't have to be bigger or better or have the crowd-attracting methods. The people right there need ministered to. Not to look past the small town that appears to be dying, as most of our country is "fly-over".
Just 150 pages, this is a good book for any pastor. Roth weaves scripture throughout the book and I didn't find anything that would be a warning or red-flag with his theology. He is a man who loves the Lord and wants to help small-town pastors realize what they have right in front of them.
This book provided for review by MennoMedia
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