Faith in the Heartland

Faith in the Heartland: A family that grew through a life-changing road trip

Dust storms, dead cows, tornados, rodeos, freight trains pulling 110 cars filled with coal are all found in America’s Heartland. And all are new experiences for an east coast mom who has never been west of the Mississippi. Join this pastor’s wife and her family as they leave behind a secure job and treasured community as they tackle a five-year assignment of coming alongside churches in rural America. Challenges for the task include living out of a camper, homeschooling, continual change of culture and scenery, and being an on-the-road caretaker of a daughter who is profoundly disabled.
This intriguing, continuing story of the Denlinger family is one of stepping out in faith. It is also about being rewarded with encountering a variety of cultures, being introduced to interesting and inspiring people, and gaining life lessons. You too will discover the Heartland of America as you get off the Interstate and view it through the lens of small-town ministry.