A Calendar of Care: Reflections of a Country Pastor by James Schmitmeyer
Father Schmitmeyer reflects on the deep mysteries that are revealed when people of faith order their lives by the divine ordering of natures. (National Catholic Rural Life Conference, Des Moines, IA ISBN 1-56854-339-5)

Earthkeepers by Art and Jocele Meyer
Demonstrates the connections between ecology and economics, as well as points to specific areas like global warming, deforestation, and sustainable agriculture, which demand the church’s urgent attention. (Herald Press, Scottdale, PA ISBN 0-8361-3544-X)

A Grain of Wheat: Giving Voice to the Spirit of Change by Dr. Chuck Lofy
The author helps an organization successfully work through the chaos of change, because he feels how an organization responds to change is more critical than the change itself. (Prince of Peace Pub., Burnsville, MN ISBN 0-933173-56-3)

Psalms from the Heartland by Judy F. Hoff
These 85 psalms from the heartland express a full range of experiences of life in rural America. (St. Mary’s Press, Christian Bros. Pub., Winona, MN ISBN 0-88489-295-6)

Rejoice in Creation by Scott McCarthy
This book contains 22 new rituals and blessings for celebrating life, from giving thanks for minerals to honoring St. Francis, to praying while going to work. (Resource Publications, Inc., San Jose, CA ISBN 0-89390-199-7)

Rural Ministry: The Shape of the Renewal to Come by Shannon Jung, et al.
The authors bring a sense of urgency and importance of the salvation of persons, the health of the land and the welfare of human communities in this book. (Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN 0-687-01606-1)

Worship from the Ground Up, Toni L. Newman, editor
A worship resource that features resources specific to rural worship, it includes Rogation and Harvest services plus collects, confessions, litanies, antiphonal and responsorial readings, scripture readings, and a selection of hymns appropriate to rural worship. (The Center for Theology and Land, Dubuque, IA)