Today I had the opportunity to visit 3 churches in my local association. I was very happy to be in each church. Each church was different and unique, but each church had some similarities as well. If you're reading, you might wonder why the title includes rural as a qualifier. Well, I'm in a rural area, but I do think that these characteristics can speak to any size church and in any setting. My area just happens to be rural. Friendly Spirit: Every church I go to, I hea